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Acne in Adults: Why You’re Still Breaking Out and What to Do About It

You’re an adult now. You’ve outgrown all the teen drama. So, why on earth are you still getting the same annoying acne breakouts? Or, perhaps you sailed through adolescence with clear skin, and now that you’re an adult, suddenly you’ve got acne. Why? Adult acne is especially frustrating and disruptive because, as common as it is (about 31.9%…

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Your Sunscreen Might Be Failing You—Here’s What Dermatologists Wish You Knew

You wouldn’t skip your morning coffee—so why skip sunscreen? Wearing it daily can help protect your skin from skin cancer-causing UV rays from the sun, which we are exposed to practically every day. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer—in fact, it kills two people an hour in America. Therefore, making sunscreen and other sun-protection measures…

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How to Get Rid of Body Acne: Back, Chest & Shoulder Breakouts Explained

Acne is incredibly common, affecting around 50 million people in the U.S.—and for many, it doesn’t stop at the face. More than half also experience breakouts on the body, including the chest, neck, back (often called “bacne”), shoulders, arms, legs, and even the buttocks. If you’re dealing with body acne, you’re not alone—and you don’t…

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