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About Acne Articles Show All
Oily Skin Why Do Some People Have Oilier Skin than Others? A Number of Factors, Predominantly Hormones, Are to Blame
Diet Chocolate and Acne Some Evidence Is Beginning to Show that Chocolate Might Increase Acne Symptoms, But It Is Too Soon to Say for Sure 
About Acne Can You Reduce the Size of Your Skin Pores? Preliminary Evidence Suggests That Topical Retinoids, Chemical Peels, and Laser Treatments, among Others, Can Decrease Pore Size 
Diet Can Protein Shakes Cause Acne? Perhaps. Specifically, the Calories in Protein Shakes May Increase Acne. 
Acne Treatment Articles Show All
Chemical Peels Chemical Peels for Acne Chemical Peels Exfoliate the Skin and Can Help Clear Acne, but Don't Expect Completely Clear Skin
At Home Treatments Can Witch Hazel Help Acne? Witch Hazel Is Mildly Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory, But We Don't Have Enough Evidence to Know if It Will Help with Acne 
Over-the-counter Treatments Can Topical Zinc Improve Acne? It May Help When Combined with Other Treatments 
At Home Treatments Can Topical Green Tea Treat Acne? Topical Green Tea Is a Natural Substance That Can Improve Mild to Moderate Acne Recommended Articles
What Are Retinoids, and Why Are They Used to Treat Acne? 
Can Applying Yogurt to the Skin Improve Acne? 
Can African Black Soap Help Acne? 
What Do Things Like "#1 Doctor Recommended" or "Dermatologist Recommended" Actually Mean? 
How Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) Reduces Acne Scars (and May Also Help with Acne) 
Lasers and Acne 
Does Salicylic Acid Make Your Skin More Sensitive to the Sun?