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Does Sun Exposure Lessen the Likelihood of Acne Breakouts?
asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Question viewed 344 times
Tags: sun exposure, tanning
I believe that I get less acne in the summer months for some reason, possibly the effects of the sun. Would tanning in artificial light have the same benefits?
1 answer to Does Sun Exposure Lessen the Likelihood of Acne Breakouts?
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Many patients think so
Many patients try to treat their acne problems with UV exposure. The problem is that this damages their skin severely and when they are 45-50 years old they will look much older than if they had avoided the UV.
