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what causes acne

Plugging of pilosebaceous orifice with keratin and their inflammation.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Chemical peel, dermal fillers such as polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), hyaluronic acid (HA), and poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) and laser resurfacing, microneedling.

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