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Can Applying Toothpaste to the Skin Treat Acne?
Probably Not, and Fluoride-Containing Toothpaste in Particular May Be Irritating
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How To Apply Skin Care Products to Your Back
Only Use Bare Hands or a Soft Applicator to Apply Products to Your Back
Can Fenugreek Seeds Help with Acne?
It’s Too Early to Say. Fenugreek Shows Some Promising Medicinal Properties in the Lab but Has Never Been Tested on People with Acne.
Can Steaming Your Face Help with Acne?
Heat and Humidity Often Worsen Acne, So Steaming May Do the Same
Does Rubbing or Massaging the Skin Improve Absorption of Topical Medications?
Probably, Though Exactly How It Helps Is Unclear. Be Sure to Stay Gentle.
Does Isotretinoin Help with Acne Scars?
No One Knows Whether Isotretinoin Can Treat Existing Scars, but It May Help Reduce Formation of New Scars in People with Severe Acne
Do Topical Retinoids Increase Sensitivity to the Sun?
Retinoids (Tretinoin, Adapalene, Tazarotene) Can Irritate the Skin, Especially in the First Few Weeks, Which Might Make Sunburns Worse
Is It Safe to Use Topical Retinoid Medications (Tretinoin, Adapalene, Tazarotene) When Pregnant?
Speak to Your Doctor Before Using Any Topical Retinoid Medication If You Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive