Are Pimple Patches Worth the Hype? The Expert Weighs In
Huff Post recently wrote an article asking if pimple patches are effective. The products are popular with beauty bloggers who swear the patches have breakout-stopping properties.
For an expert opinion, I consulted double board-certified dermatologist Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand, MD, who is based in Dallas, Texas.
Do pimple patches work? If so, how?
Pimple patches can work on isolated acne l …
Huff Post recently wrote an article asking if pimple patches are effective. The products are popular with beauty bloggers who swear the patches have breakout-stopping properties.
For an expert opinion, I consulted double board-certified dermatologist Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand, MD, who is based in Dallas, Texas.
Do pimple patches work? If so, how?
Pimple patches can work on isolated acne l … Continue reading "Are Pimple Patches Worth the Hype? The Expert Weighs In"
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