As I mentioned in the tanning article, acne is caused by several key factors. The three that are most crucial are oil overproduction, lack of proper exfoliation, and the presence of acne-causing bacteria.
Unfortunately, the amount of oil your skin produces and the amount of bacteria that exists on your skin are both gene-related. If both of your parents had oily skin and a lot of breakouts, it's likely that you will have the same traits.
There are ways to counteract this, however. By taking...
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Prevention Acne cannot be prevented. It's helpful to remember that acne develops in most people and is a normal part of maturing. However, some... Read more »
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Article updated and reviewed by Michael S. Lehrer, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania on April... Read more »
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Acne vulgaris; Cystic acne; Pimples; ZitsTreatmentSELF-CARESteps you can take to help your acne:Clean your skin gently with a mild, nondrying soap... Read more »
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