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Acne

Acne, a skin problem caused when oil and dead skin clog pores, causes whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples. Acne can be treated with good skin care and with prescription and over-the-counter skin care products and medications.

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Adult Acne: Why You Get It, How to Treat It
Adult acne is more common than you think – and fairly easy to treat.

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