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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
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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
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
Can an Egg White Mask Help Your Acne?
Egg Whites Have Not Been Studied as an Acne Treatment, but They Do Demonstrate Medicinal Properties That Might Affect Acne