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Oily skin, congested spotty chin. Recommendations?

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PullingAtTeeth · 08/07/2025 16:46

Hi all.
I have always had oily acne prone skin. Two rounds of roacutane in my twenties but didn’t finish the second one due to side effects.
since then I’ve used benzoyl peroxide daily and La Roche possay effaclar duo (salicylic acid) as well and it’s kept it more or less clear albeit still very oily and the odd spot.
Recently though my skin is oilier than ever and the skin around my chin is congested which leads to bigger more painful spots.
I tried subscribing to dermatica who gave me a cream with benzoyl peroxide, niacinamide and adepelene but this burns my skin so bad and makes the redness even worse.

i think I also have mild rosacea as my cheeks, nose and chin are baseline a bit red Witt a few broken capillaries.

My hormones are fine as far as I know, normal regular periods and I’m early thirties.

i need something to unclog my chin without causing too much irritation…any recommendations please ladies?

OP posts:
Plump82 · 08/07/2025 20:53

I really like using azelaic acid. I used one from The Ordinary. I don't normally rate them but I like this product. It makes me skin super soft as well. I only use it at night but can be used in the morning as well.

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