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Acne's Genetic Secrets Could Bring Better Treatments
Researchers say the discovery of new genetic variants associated with acne could help doctors identify people at high risk and perhaps point the way to new treatments.
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Learn about how moisturizer can help your acne.
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Learn about eight ingredients that can help acne-prone skin.
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some practitioners of alternative and complementary medicine recommend topical treatments containing tannins or fruit acids to help with acne. tannins have natural astringent properties.
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retinoids (or vitamin a derivatives), for example, differin, retin-a, tazorac, treat blackheads and whiteheads, the first lesions of acne. the most common side effect is irritation.
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Find out what you need to know about scalp acne, and discover the causes, risks, and treatments, and how it may affect health.
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Acne is a common cause of rolling scars because it leaves marks on the skin. Learn about the various treatment options available for rolling scars.
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