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There is no conclusive evidence demonstrating that smoking causes acne. Four studies show that smoking increases acne, while three studies show that smoking actually reduces acne. However, smoking does negatively...

Although uncommon, the hormonal changes that occur during menopause can result in acne. While acne typically decreases with age, fluctuating levels of hormones in the bloodstream during menopause may trigger...

Pregnancy normally helps clear up acne. Pregnancy causes increased estrogen levels, which can provide protection against acne. However, especially during the third trimester, pregnancy can also come with increased androgen (male...

Acne lesions are caused when a skin pore gets clogged, skin oil builds up inside the pore, and bacteria feeds on the skin oil and multiplies. All acne starts as a...

Spironolactone is an oral medication prescribed almost always to females that suppresses the production of male hormones (androgens) in the body. Higher levels of male hormones in both males and...

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Accutane is the most well-known brand name of the oral medication known as isotretinoin. It is powerful, and for people with severe, widespread, deeply scarring acne, it can be a...

Acne is linked to hormones that fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle. A specific type of birth control pill, called combined oral contraceptives (COCs), stabilize these hormones, and this stabilization can help...