Acne

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Acne

The Lowdown on Fungal Acne: How to Identify and Treat It

Fungal acne, or pityrosporum folliculitis, is a common skin condition that appears as clusters of small pimples and red, itchy bumps. You might be surprised to learn, though, that fungal acne is not acne! It is, in fact, one of many types of folliculitis, o...

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Jawline Acne: What Is It And How Do You Treat It?

Jawline acne is quite a common condition, with breakouts that can be caused by a variety of reasons - such as hormonal fluctuations, shaving, medications, certain cosmetic products, and excess oil or dead skin cells building up....

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Skin Purging vs. Skin Breakout: Are They the Same?

Have you ever tried a new skin product or acne treatment and found it actually causes you a flare-up of blackheads, pimples, or irritation? If the answer is yes, there are two things that might be happening: You are either skin purging to make way for new a...