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What Medications Can Cause Acne?
Common Medications That Cause Acne Include Corticosteroids, Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids (AAS), Lithium, Isoniazid, Halogens, and EGFR Inhibitors (EGFR-I)
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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
Can You Reduce the Size of Your Skin Pores?
Yes. Topical Retinoids (Tretinoin, Adapalene, Tazarotene, Trifarotene), Chemical Peels, and Laser Treatments, among Others, Can Decrease Pore Size.
The Role of Testosterone in Acne
In Both Males and Females, Testosterone and Other Male Hormones Increase Acne by Stimulating the Skin to Produce More Sebum (Skin Oil)
How Does Benzoyl Peroxide Work in the Skin?
It Kills Bacteria and Unclogs Pores
Is Getting a Facial Good for Acne?
Most Facials Involve Procedures that Physically Irritate the Skin, so It Is Usually Best to Avoid Them
How Glycolic Acid Helps with Acne
Glycolic Acid Exfoliates the Skin, Decreases Skin Oil, Reduces Bacteria, Decreases Hyperpigmentation, and Promotes the Penetration of Acne Medications
How Mandelic Acid Helps with Acne
Mandelic Acid Exfoliates the Skin, Decreases Skin Oil, Reduces Bacteria, Decreases Hyperpigmentation, and Promotes the Penetration of Acne Medications
Can Honey Masks Help Clear Acne?
Research Is Limited. It Might Help a Bit, But Don’t Expect Very Much.
How Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) Help with Acne
Alpha Hydroxy Acids Are Acids That Exfoliate the Skin, Decrease Sebum (Skin Oil), Reduce Bacteria, Decrease Hyperpigmentation, and Promote the Penetration of Other Acne Medications