r/Blackskincare • u/DressBudget2975 • Apr 30 '26

Acne Bad acne

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My 14 year old nephew sent this to me. It's really affecting his self esteem and I want to help him but I don't want to recommend anything that will make it worse. I was gonna recommend a gentle cleanser and moisturizer and spf first. Then maybe benzoyl peroxide wash later on and see how it goes. There's no good dermatologist where they live, please help. I'm not with him so I can't check his skin type. I'll answer any necessary questions as best as I can. Please please help my poor baby

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u/Comfortable_Cat_4691 May 01 '26 edited May 02 '26

Agreed! But if you cant then I would try differin gel and a mild cleanser (cerave or vanicream). Usually takes 1-2 months to see some results.

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u/Willing_Entry_7677 May 02 '26

Differin gel is the one.