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Hypochlorous Acid: What Is It, and Can It Help with Acne?
Hypochlorous Acid Is a Disinfectant with Some Medicinal Properties, but It’s Too Soon to Tell If It Can Benefit People with Acne
How Will Swimming in Seawater Affect My Acne?
It Won’t Hurt and Just Might Help
How to Clear Open Comedones (Blackheads)
Mechanical Extraction Can Clear Blackheads, but Prevention of Blackheads Is the Best Means of Keeping the Skin Clear
The Genetics of Acne
Numerous Genes May Increase the Likelihood of Developing Acne
What Is a Blackhead?
A Blackhead Is a Small, Dark-colored Clogged Pore
Everything You Need to Know About Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl Peroxide Is a Topical Acne Medication That Kills Bacteria, Exfoliates the Skin, Reduces Inflammation, and Clears Clogged Pores
Should You Wash Your Skin with Hot or Cold Water?
Warm, Cool, or Cold Water Is Fine, but Avoid Hot Water
Over-the-Counter Treatment Ingredients
Listed Alphabetically Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) What It Is: Glycolic acid, lactic acid, and mandelic acid are the…
Hives (Urticaria)
Hives, Also Known as Urticaria, Are Itchy Welts of Various Sizes on the Skin, and Are Not Acne
Genetic Treatments for Acne
Genetic Treatments for Acne May Be a Real Possibility in the Future, but None Exist Today, and None Are Currently in Development