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About Acne
Can Wearing a Face Mask Trigger or Worsen Acne?
Yes. Choose a Lightweight, Soft Mask That Won't Rub Against Your Skin, Ideally in a Light Color to Limit Sweating.
What Is Acne
What Is Pyoderma Faciale?
Pyoderma Faciale Is a Rare and Severe Form of Acne in Females
Cystic Acne
What's the Best Treatment for Cystic Acne?
Isotretinoin (Accutane®) Works Best for Severe Cystic Acne, but Comes with Serious Side Effects
Adult Acne
Adult Acne - Everything You Need to Know
Adult Acne Affects Men and Women, but Especially Women, and Can Present Differently than Adolescent Acne
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At Home Treatments
Can Applying Toothpaste to the Skin Treat Acne?
Probably Not, and Fluoride-Containing Toothpaste in Particular May Be Irritating
Retinoids
Do Topical Retinoids Increase Sensitivity to the Sun?
Retinoids (Tretinoin, Adapalene, Tazarotene) Can Irritate the Skin, Especially in the First Few Weeks, Which Might Make Sunburns Worse
Oral Contraceptives
Hormonal Treatment for Acne
It Can Help Females, but There Are Limitations Regarding Women Who Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding
At Home Treatments
Can an Egg White Mask Help Your Acne?
Egg Whites Have Not Been Studied as an Acne Treatment, but They Do Demonstrate Medicinal Properties That Might Affect Acne
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