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Adult Acne
Adult Acne - Everything You Need to Know
Adult Acne Affects Men and Especially Women, and Can Present Itself Differently than Adolescent Acne
About Acne
Acne In-depth: How Dead Skin Cell Accumulation Can Lead to Acne
The Production of Too Many Skin Cells Results in Dead Skin Cell Accumulation and A Clogged Pore
Lifestyle Habits
Some Leave-in Hair Products May Cause Acne
Certain Leave-in Hair Products Such as Pomades, Brilliantine, and Some Oils, May Cause Acne
Diet
Will Staying Hydrated Help Keep Your Skin Clear?
There Is No Evidence That Drinking a Lot of Fluids Affects Acne One Way or the Other
Acne Treatment Articles Show All
Retinoids
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
At Home Treatments
Can Applying Toothpaste to the Skin Treat Acne?
Probably Not, and Fluoride-Containing Toothpaste in Particular May Be Irritating
Over-the-counter Treatments
Can Topical Hydrocortisone Help with Acne?
Applying Hydrocortisone to the Skin Is More Likely to Trigger or Worsen Acne than to Reduce It
