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Treating Acne in Black Skin
How to Choose Good Camouflage Makeup
Select Camouflage Makeup That Is Free of Pore-clogging Ingredients and Apply It Gently
How Do Acne Lesions Heal?
Proper Healing of Acne Lesions Is Important in Order to Avoid the Formation of Scars
What Is an Acne Papule?
Papules Are Red, Slightly Elevated Acne Lesions Less than 5mm in Size and Do Not Contain Pus
What Is Comedone Extraction, and Should You Do It?
Comedone Extraction Is a Procedure to Remove the Contents of Clogged Pores. Professional Comedone Extraction Might Help with Mild Acne but May Worsen Severe Acne.
What is Benzoic Acid and Can it Help Clear Acne?
Benzoic Acid Forms from the Breakdown of Benzoyl Peroxide on the Skin. Once it Forms, Benzoic Acid Is Hypothesized to Work Similarly to Salicylic Acid to Clear Acne.
What Does Hypoallergenic Mean?
It Means That a Product Is Less Likely to Cause an Allergic Reaction. However, Consumers Should Know That Any Cosmetic Product Can Cause Allergic Reactions, Even Those Advertised as Hypoallergenic.
What Is Acne Fulminans?
Acne Fulminans Is a Very Rare and Extremely Severe Form of Acne that Affects Young Caucasian Males
What Is Acne Conglobata?
Acne Conglobata Is a Rare and Unusually Severe Form of Acne
How Lactic Acid Helps with Acne
Lactic Acid Exfoliates the Skin, Decreases Skin Oil, Reduces Bacteria, Decreases Hyperpigmentation, and Promotes the Penetration of Acne Medications