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About Acne
How Often Should an Acne-prone Person Change His/Her Pillowcase?
A Safe Rule of Thumb Is to Change Your Pillowcase Once per Week
Acne Scars
Does Sun Exposure Make Acne Scars Worse?
It Might, but Few Studies Have Looked at the Question
Sun Exposure
Does the Sun Help or Hurt Acne?
A Bit Helps But Too Much Hurts
Diet
The Tenuous Relationship Between Dairy and Acne
Most Evidence, Albeit Imperfect, Points Toward a Possible Association Between Milk and Acne, but Not Cheese, and Probably Not Yogurt
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Acne Treatment Articles Show All
At Home Treatments
Topical Apple Cider Vinegar and Acne
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) May Have Some Antibacterial and Antioxidant Properties but Don't Expect Miracles
At Home Treatments
Can Aloe Help Acne?
Probably Not to a Measurable Degree
At Home Treatments
Can Honey Masks Help Clear Acne?
Research Is Limited. It Might Help a Bit, But Don't Expect Very Much.
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