The basics

Fundamentals of acne

What is acne?

From clogged pore to full blown zit, cyst, or nodule. The acne lifecycle.
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Acne myths

The main myths of acne are covered: face washing, stress, masturbation, the sun, and diet.
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Causes of acne

Hormones, diet, evolutionary biology, vitamin deficiency, stress, or something else? No one really knows exactly what causes acne.
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How to pop a pimple

When you must pop, do it properly to get it done quickly and cleanly.
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Ingredients to avoid

When shopping, avoid products which list any of these pore-clogging ingredients within the first 7 ingredients on the product label.
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