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Cystic Acne Treatment: Ashlynn’s Story

June 28, 2023

Ashlynn started to get cystic acne when she was 15 years old. Read more about her journey to find treatment at UPMC.Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care

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Does Retinol Help Treat Acne?

April 20, 2023

If you have acne, you may have heard retinol is a good treatment. But how and when should you use it? Learn more.Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care

Tagged with: Discovery, New Here - Living and Wellness
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What Is Cystic Acne?

April 11, 2023

Cystic acne is the most severe type of acne. The painful, pus-filled cysts go deep into the skin and can cause scarring.Learn more.Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care

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Hormonal Acne Treatment and Causes

May 21, 2021

Acne doesn't just affect teens; people of all ages can suffer from hormonal acne, especially women undergoing major hormonal shifts.Read More

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Does Stress Cause Breakouts? How Acne and Stress Are Related

March 1, 2023

Wondering if stress is causing your breakouts? Find out how how easing your stress may do wonders for your skin.Read More

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Categorized as: New Here, Skin Care

Tagged with: acne, Important Health Topics for Young Adults, skin care, stress management
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How to Prevent and Get Rid of Acne Scars

April 8, 2022

Many people suffer from acne scarring after bad breakouts. Find out how acne scars form, and ways you can treat or remove your acne scars.Read More

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Categorized as: New Here, Skin Care

Tagged with: acne scar, acne scar removal, acne scar treatment
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Does Testosterone Cause Acne? The Surprising Connection

October 9, 2016

Testosterone may have something to do with your skin's acne. Learn about the connection, and what acne sufferers can do to clear their skin.Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: acne, hormones, Men's Health, skin, skin care, testosterone
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Pimple Patch: Can Aspirin Aid Acne?

November 7, 2015

Whether you're a teenager or an adult, a pimple can be irritating and embarrassing. Find out if aspirin is a useful home remedy for acne.Read More

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Categorized as: Skin Care

Tagged with: acne, aspirin, aspirin mask, pimple, skin, skin care
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Q&A: Teenage Acne Treatment

March 28, 2014

Acne can appear as white heads, blackheads, or red, inflamed areas of the skin. Read this Q&A to find the best teenage acne treatment options.Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Skin Care

Tagged with: acne, acne treatments, blackhead, Emily Clark PA-C, pimples, teenage acne