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Glycolic peel
I got acne on my face , shoulders and back . Along with acne there are small small pimple on backs ,I don't know how they call it in medical teams and it doesn't look like normal acne pimples ... when I consulted the doctor ..she straight away recommend "70% glycolic peel" . She said this is completely acne problem can't be cured with creams or medicines..so she recommended to do glycolic peel .. is it really necessary to do this peel .. can't this be cured by creams , acne soup or medicines.. is it really necessary to do peel ?
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Treatment depends on the grade..Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it.. Treatment depends on the grade of pimples or acne..So, please send photos by direct online consultation as it's a must to see which grade of pimples or acne for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Well for such problems a complete routine has to be followed that includes a face wash, creams, lotion for the back, an antibiotic course depending on the severity. The peel definitely has great results.
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