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What should I consider when deciding about acne treatment?

There are four factors to consider in deciding when to treat and how to treat acne. They are as... Full Answer

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If I get only a few pimples a month, do I need to treat them?

Whether to treat acne at all and even how to treat acne are very personal decisions. Some... Full Answer

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Should I use only oil-free skin products if I am prone to acne?

The definition of “oil free” is more complicated that it first seems. All oil-free... Full Answer

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Does exercise affect acne?

It is unclear the exact effect exercise has on bringing out acne in some people. It may be a... Full Answer

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If I have acne, what kind of cosmetics should I use?

In recommending cosmetics to my acne-prone patients I try to give them guidelines from which... Full Answer

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Do oil-free skin products prevent acne?

A big and continuing trend toward oil-free everything exists as a way to prevent acne; however,... Full Answer

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Do prescription medications cause acne?

There is a long list of prescription medications that list acne as a possible side effect. The... Full Answer

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How is adult acne different from teen acne?

The acne that occurs in adults often has a different distribution than it does in teenage acne.... Full Answer

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Will my acne go away now that I'm no longer a teenager?

One of the greatest myths about acne is that it occurs only in teenagers and that if you can... Full Answer

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How can I avoid acne breakouts from using sunscreen?

It's a myth that sunscreens cause acne. For people who feel that they breakout after using... Full Answer

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How can I get a suntanned look without sun/UV exposure?

If you like the look of a suntan, try the sunless tanning products that are now available. They... Full Answer

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How will time in the sun or tanning salon affect my acne and skin health?

For some people, especially those with inflammatory acne, there is a dramatic improvement in... Full Answer

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How can managing stress help my acne?

Stress management is an important part of treatment for acne. It helps to anticipate situations... Full Answer

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Does stress cause acne?

Although stress does not directly cause acne, it is one of the factors that makes acne worse.... Full Answer

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How does my skin cleansing routine affect my acne?

A common myth is that dirty skin causes acne. Dirt does not cause blackheads and other acne... Full Answer

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