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AAD.org brings these tips for unblocking pores and fighting acne:

Combination therapies using oral and topical antibiotics or topical retinoids in conjunction with a chemical peel also have been found effective in managing acne. Chemical peel solutions with glycolic acid or salicylic acid are applied to the skin to exfoliate and help to unblock the pores, open the blackheads and whiteheads and stimulate new skin growth. This promotes the penetration of topical medications and also may treat blemishes which result from breakouts. Similar to chemical peeling, microdermabrasion results in superficial exfoliation of the skin and can improve irregularities in the skin's surface to help enhance the penetration of topical treatments. "Chemical peels and microdermabrasion are minimally invasive, produce almost no discomfort and involve almost no recovery or down-time for the patient," stated Dr. Roberts.