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What Causes Acne?
asked 2 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Steven Hacker, MD
Question viewed 250 times
What causes acne? Are there different causes for different types of acne, like blackheads and regular pimples?
2 answers to What Causes Acne?
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Multifactorial
It is National Acne Awareness, which follows the much more significant skin cancer awreness month. I say this since most people who have acne are all too aware that they have it, while, unfortunately, there are many people harboring skin cancers that do not realize it. Who thought of this month anyway? Was it to make sure that those with acne felt even more "picked" on?
There is not a single cause and this accounts for the various apperances acne may assume.
Most acne...
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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Why do I have acne?
The causes of acne are complex and probably stem from a genetic predisposition towards this type of skin along with a hormonal component.
I think the best way to address this question is to rephrase it as "What does not cause acne?" as we know that better than we know what does cause Acne.
What doesn't cause Acne allows us to dispel the myths and perhaps save you money for products that prey off your desire to have clear skin.
Acne is not related to chocolate or fried foods....
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