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Q: Over the counter acne treatment ?

asked by: mtb_rider on December 11th, 2004

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I have quite bad acne on my back,upper arms and chest. I have had it for atleast 2 years now and it jus hasnt gone!! I have not tried any thing on it as no one knows I have it because its too embarassin to tell ne one! I was just wondering if there is any thin I can buy over the counter that will work to get rid of the spots? Plz plz plz write back!! Thank youxxx

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replied on December 14th, 2004

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Upper back, mid chest sternum area and upper arm shoulder is the classic case of keloid scars. Look around the web for keloid pictures to see if it matches what you have. Steroid injection seem to be the most consistent fix. It's long term too.

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