How Sun Exposure Makes Acne Hyperpigmentation Worse
Sun Exposure Triggers Your Skin to Make More Melanin, Leading to More, and Darker, Pigmentation
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How Long Does It Take for a Pimple to Form?
2 – 6 Weeks Is the Dermatology Community’s Best Educated Guess
Does Sun Exposure Make Acne Scars Worse?
It Might, but Few Studies Have Looked at the Question
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 the Difference Between Skin on the Face and Skin on the Body?
Facial Skin Is More Delicate and Requires Special Care
Is There a Link Between Iodine and Acne?
Despite What You May Have Heard, There Appears to Be No Inherent Link Between the Two
How Will Swimming in a Pool Affect My Acne?
It’s A Mixed Bag. It Can Irritate and Dry the Skin, but Also Might Kill Acne Bacteria.
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.
How to Choose a Good BB or CC Cream
Choose a BB or CC Cream That Does Not Contain Any Pore-clogging Ingredients and Apply It Very Gently
What Is Sebaceous Hyperplasia, and Is It the Same as Acne?
Sebaceous Hyperplasia Is a Harmless Skin Condition That Looks like Raised Bumps on the Face with Dimples in the Middle and Mainly Affects Older Adults. It Has No Connection to Acne.