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About Acne Articles Show All
Diet
Do Probiotics Clear Acne?
Probiotics Can Have a Positive Effect on Gut Bacteria Balance and Might Help
What Is Acne
What Causes Acne?
Acne Is Likely Caused by Multiple Factors, Including Hormones, Inflammation, Evolutionary Biology, Stress, Vitamin Deficiency, and Diet, Amongst Others
Emotional/Psychological
How Are Acne and Depression Related?
There Is a Correlation Between Acne and Depression
Oily Skin
Is Oilier Skin More Prone to Acne?
Yes. People with Acne Usually Have Oilier Skin than People Without Acne.
Acne Treatment Articles Show All
Natural/Household Treatments
Urea and Its Role in the Skin
Urea Is Included in Many Topical Skincare Products. It Moisturizes and Can Strengthen the Outermost Layer of Skin.
At Home Treatments
Can Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar Help with Acne?
Perhaps. Apple Cider Vinegar May Help Moderate Hormones Through Reducing Blood Sugar Spikes after High Glycemic Food Intake.
Oils
What Is Mineral Oil, and Is It Safe to Use on Acne-prone Skin?
Mineral Oil Is Safe to Use, but It Is Not Likely to Help Acne
Oils
Topical Olive Oil and Acne
Olive Oil May Be Beneficial for Overall Healthy Skin, but May Not Be Safe for Acne-prone Skin
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What Topical Retinoid Formulation Is Most Effective for the Treatment of Acne?
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Accutane (Isotretinoin)
Does Calamine Lotion Clear Acne?
Are Drugs for Auto-immune Diseases Effective Against Acne?
Salicylic Acid
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Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) vs. Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs)