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"I am not a fan of microdermabrasion systems at home," Tanzi says. "The crystals, beads or particles used to scrub the skin can be very irritating, leading to increased inflammation and redness, which is not something we want in acne-prone skin."
Your Rx: Goldfaden recommends derm-administered microdermabrasion for women who have acne scars, but advises sticking to facial scrubs (like his Goldfaden MD Doctors Scrub Ruby Crystal Microderm Exfoliator) for home use. Frank recommends a gentle facial scrub or brush, a la the Clarisonic Mia.
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