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27 Mar

PCOS

Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, suffer from hormonal imbalances brought on by insulin resistance which causes the development of cysts on their ovaries. This can lead to such symptoms as weight gain, irregular periods, increased insulin in the bloodstream, extra hair growth on the face and body, and acne. The origin of PCOS […]

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27 Mar

Acne Cosmetica

Perhaps you have an acne problem or maybe you just break out from time to time. Regardless, if you want to get rid of acne, you need to be careful of makeup that can cause acne cosmetica and worsen existing acne. When you go to the cosmetics counter seeking to buy makeup, moisturizer, or anything […]

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27 Mar

Birth Control and Acne

Birth control pills, IUDs, implants and shots are widely used today and prescribed often as a means to control acne. Most forms of birth control can have the potential to cause acne and weight gain in those susceptible. Typically birth control is divided up as estrogen or progestin dominant and have varying degrees of androgenic […]

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27 Mar

Workout Breakouts?

Rubbed the Wrong Way: Acne Mechanica You’ve been so good lately about working out and are quite proud of yourself–going to the gym, ball with the boys, hitting those trails, riding the waves, and working up a sweat. But along with your new fit physique, there has been an unfortunate development: acne. You may have […]

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27 Mar

Body Building Supplements

Before you head to the health food store to buy your next fitness supplement, beware! Sure, they can help you build bigger muscles, but guess what? They can also lead to bigger breakouts! Read on for what you need to know before putting that protein powder in your basket. Certain ingredients can aggravate acne. The […]

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27 Mar

Swimmers

If you often battle body acne, do you notice breakouts the more you hit the pool? Swimming pool disinfectants contain iodides and chlorine. These ingredients are a recipe for disaster for acne-prone pool lovers. Iodides and chlorine can remain in the water, causing skin problems for frequent swimmers. The combination of the physical exercise of swimming […]

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27 Mar

Does My Workout cause Acne?

Folliculitis Have you ever noticed that you have mysterious bumps that appear after working out? Is it sweat that causes acne? No, sweating does not cause acne. But, if you get bumps that look like acne from working out and/or sweating, what you may be experiencing is something called folliculitis—aka pityrosporum folliculitis. It is an […]

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27 Mar

How to Get Rid of Body Acne

Body acne is frustrating and embarrassing for those who suffer from it. Who can remember a skipped school dance or a missed afternoon with friends at the beach because of this annoying condition? Understanding what kind of acne you have is the first step in correctly treating it. Using the right products in the right […]

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27 Mar

Butt Acne

A lot of us get it and no one wants to admit it. Sudden, small red bumps on a very specific part of your body. What is this embarrassing problem no one wants to talk about? Two words: butt acne. But is it actually acne? Activities that involve sweating, sitting for long periods of time, […]

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