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    Skin care for acne-prone skin - Acne

    Some people think that UV light improves acne, while others believe that it makes acne worse. There's no evidence that it has any benefits. But exposing your skin to sunlight or artificial UV rays for too long is known to damage your skin. Everyone should use sunscreen to protect their skin when it's sunny – including people who have acne. more...

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    Acne

    Acne is described as mild if there are only a few acne pimples, or none at all. Moderate acne: People who have moderate acne have noticeably more acne pimples. Inflamed pimples are called “papules” (small bumps) or “pustules” (filled with yellow pus). more...

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    Acne: Do lotions, tablets or light-based treatment help ...

    Light-based treatment. Besides topical and oral medications, different types of light-based approaches can be used to treat acne. These treatments are usually only a good idea when used in combination with medication because they probably aren't as effective as the medication. more...

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    Acne

    Charlotte, 26 years old "At some point I made a conscious effort to stop picking at my skin as much. That helped." It started gradually when I was around 14. more...

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    Which birth control pills can help reduce acne? - Acne ...

    If girls and women who have acne use the birth control pill as a form of contraception, it may also have a positive effect on their complexion. Various types of pills can help reduce acne. There is not much difference between the different birth control pills. Acne is the most common skin condition in teenagers. Most boys and girls will have ... more...

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    How does skin work?

    How does skin work? Even at its thickest point, our skin is only a few millimeters thick. But it is still our heaviest and largest organ, making up about one seventh of our body weight: Depending on your height and body mass, it weighs between 3.5 and 10 kilograms (7.5 and 22 pounds) and has a surface area of 1.5 to 2 square meters. more...

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    Acne

    Acne is more acceptable in men than in women. Men were often negative and dismissive towards me, which made me realize how disfiguring acne can be for a woman. I personally feel that society is more accepting of men who have acne than of women. For instance, one time a man on the street who I didn't know said to me, "Ever tried Clearasil ... more...

Updated September 24th 2019 September 24th 2019
Created September 16th 2013
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