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Sun Exposure
What's the Difference Between UVA and UVB Rays?
Put Simply, UVA Rays Tan the Skin While UVB Rays Burn the Skin. Both Types of Rays Damage the Skin and Contribute to Skin Cancer, Which Is Why It's Important to Protect the Skin Using a "Broad-Spectrum" Sunscreen.
What Is Acne
What Is Sebum and What Is Its Purpose?
Sebum Is the Medical Name for Skin Oil. It Contributes to Acne, but Also Maintains the Integrity and Function of the Skin.
Hyperpigmentation
How Sun Exposure Makes Acne Hyperpigmentation Worse
Sun Exposure Triggers Your Skin to Make More Melanin, Leading to More and Darker Pigmentation
Makeup
Is Mineral Makeup Good for Acne?
Pure Mineral Makeup Is Usually Safe for Acne-prone Skin, but Not All So-called "Mineral" Makeup Is Actually Pure. The Bottom Line Is That You Have to Look at the Ingredients.
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Isotretinoin (Accutane)
What Is the Actual Relapse Rate of Accutane (isotretinoin)?
Isotretinoin Does Not Always Achieve a Long-term Result, and 14.6 - 52% of Patients Relapse
Retinoids
What's the Difference Between Retinol and Retinoids?
Although Chemically Similar, Retinol and Retinoids Provide Different Effects in the Treatment of Skin Conditions
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Is Isotretinoin (Accutane) Overprescribed?
Yes, Isotretinoin Is Overprescribed. The Decision to Take It Should Be Made Only After Careful Consideration.
Retinoids
What Topical Retinoid Formulation Is Most Effective for the Treatment of Acne?
Tazarotene May Produce the Most Results, But Adapalene May Be Best If Your Skin Is Sensitive
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