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Does Garlic Help with Acne?
Some Weak Evidence Suggests That Applying Garlic Topically Might Improve Acne, but Proceed with Caution
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Treating Acne in Male vs. Female Skin
The Biggest Difference Is that Females Can Elect to Use Oral Contraceptives and/or Oral Anti-androgens
Cyproterone Acetate in Acne Treatment
Cyproterone Acetate Is an Anti-androgen Medication That Is Normally Found as Part of a Birth Control Pill and May Be Somewhat Effective Against Acne
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
Topical Olive Oil and Acne
Olive Oil May Be Beneficial for Overall Healthy Skin, but May Not Be Safe for Acne-prone Skin
Do Birth Control Pills Clear Acne?
Yes, They Usually Clear the Skin to a Significant Degree, but Carry Risk
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) vs. Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs)
AHAs and BHAs are Both Hydroxy Acids Used to Treat Acne, but Differ in How They Affect the Skin
Antibiotic Resistance in Acne Treatment
Antibiotic Treatment for Acne Is Worsening the Worldwide Problem of Antibiotic Resistance
What Medications Can Cause Acne?
Common Medications That Cause Acne Include Corticosteroids, Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids (AAS), Lithium, Isoniazid, Halogens, and EGFR Inhibitors (EGFR-I)
How Does Benzoyl Peroxide Work in the Skin?
It Kills Bacteria and Unclogs Pores