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Can Steaming Your Face Help with Acne?
Heat and Humidity Often Worsen Acne, So Steaming May Do the Same
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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
How to Find a Good Dermatologist for Acne
Search the American Academy of Dermatology Website for a Board-certified Dermatologist with an Interest in Acne, Look Around for Reviews, and Trust Your Gut
Will the Skin Really Worsen Before It Improves on the Retinoids Tretinoin, Adapalene, or Tazarotene?
Turns Out That This Is Not the Case for Most People
What Is Homeopathy, and Does It Work?
Homeopathy Is an Unproven Form of Alternative “Medicine” with No Scientific Backing. Buyer Beware!
Does Benzoyl Peroxide Make Hyperpigmentation Worse?
There Is No Compelling Evidence of This to Date
What Do Things Like “#1 Doctor Recommended” or “Dermatologist Recommended” Actually Mean?
Not Much. Read up on Products Before Buying and Use Your Own Judgement.
Can Niacinamide Help Treat Acne?
Yes, Research Shows Some Effectiveness
Zinc and Acne Overview
Taking 30 mg of Oral Zinc per Day May Help. Topical Zinc Has Less Evidence Behind It.