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Can Laundry Detergent Cause Body Acne?
No. Any Detergent Is Likely Safe to Use. But Use Unscented Detergent If Your Skin Is Sensitive to Fragrances.
Handling Hyperpigmentation
Red/Dark Spots Left Behind from Acne (Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation)
Can Applying Yogurt to the Skin Improve Acne?
Perhaps to Some Degree, but More Research Is Necessary Before We Can Recommend It
Can Aloe Help Acne?
Probably Not to a Measurable Degree
Can Candida Cause Acne?
There Is Almost No Evidence That Candida (Yeast) Is Related to Acne
Exactly How Does Acne Form Now That Scientists Believe It Is Primarily Inflammatory?
The Immune System Stimulates Inflammation in the Pore Right From the Start
Does Triclosan Help With Acne?
Triclosan May Be Useful in the Treatment of Acne, But Concerns Remain
What Is the Chemical Structure of Lactic Acid and Lactate and How Is Lactic Acid Made?
Lactic Acid and Lactate Are Two Chemically Similar Molecules Created by Means of Chemical Synthesis, Catalyzing the Degradation of Sugars, Microbial Fermentation, and the Natural Synthesis Pathway
What Are Ingrown Hairs?
Ingrown Hairs Occur When Shaved or Removed Hairs Get Trapped Inside the Skin, Causing Acne-like Lesions
Can Acne Medications or Treatments Age the Skin?
We Still Do Not Know If Acne Medications and Treatments That Permanently Decrease Skin Oil Production Might Accelerate Aging