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Which Skin Type Ages Faster?
Dry Skin Might Age Faster than Oily, Acne-prone Skin, but Research Is Still in the Early Stages
Asian Skin and Acne
Treating Acne in Asian Skin
Baby Acne: What Is It, and What Causes It?
Baby Acne Is Mild Acne That Develops in Some Newborn Babies Because of Hormone Fluctuations after Birth
Why Do People Get Acne Mostly on the Face and Upper Body?
Because Pores in These Areas Produce More Skin Oil
Can Wearing a Face Mask Trigger or Worsen Acne?
Yes. Choose a Lightweight, Soft Mask That Won’t Rub Against Your Skin, Ideally in a Light Color to Limit Sweating.
Are Dermatologists Experts in Acne?
While All Dermatologists Have Some Knowledge of Acne, Only Those with a Special Interest in Acne Seek out Additional Training and Become Experts
Shaving for Acne-Prone People
Follow These Steps for the Least-Irritating Shave
Why Acne Scars Are Red/Purple
Skin That Is Healing from Acne Lesions Is More Transparent and Contains More Tiny Blood Vessels, Which Show Through as Red
The Best and Worst Lasers for Acne Scar Repair in Dark-skinned People: How to Select a Laser That Won’t Cause Dark Spots (Hyperpigmentation)
The 1550 nm Erbium Laser May Be the Least Likely to Cause Hyperpigmentation, While the 1450 nm Diode Laser May Be the Most Likely to Do So
Why Do Raised Scars Affect Darker-skinned People More than Lighter-skinned People?
It’s More about Ethnicity than Skin Color. Non-Caucasians Tend to Develop Raised Scars More Often than Caucasians, Likely for Genetic Reasons