Causes and Risk Factors for Acne

Acne can be caused by diet, cosmetics, and other preventable triggers. Learn more about these causes and how to prevent acne breakouts from ruining your day.
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Sebaceous Glands and Your Skin
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Does Masturbation Cause Acne?
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The Link Between Dairy and Acne
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Is Acne Contagious?
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How the Menstrual Cycle Affects Acne
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How Hormones Can Trigger Your Acne
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Does Chocolate Cause Acne?
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Is Your Makeup Causing Acne?
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The Best Ways to Prevent and Treat Acne During Cancer Treatment
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Does Eating Greasy, Fried Food Cause Acne?
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Butt Acne and Other Causes of Butt Pimples
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What Causes a Pimple?
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Corticosteroids (Prednisone) and How They Cause Acne
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Do Anti-Acne Diets Work?
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Causes of Acne Scars and How to Prevent Them
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Does Smoking Cigarettes Cause Acne?
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What Causes Acne?
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Different Types of Acne and How It Forms
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When Acne Is All in the Family