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Acne - Not Just A Teenage Problem

A common myth about acne is that it only troubles teens and adolescents. However, the reality is that a battalion of adults do suffer from it as well, leading to physical, psychological and social effects on persons suffering from acne.
These effects might be permanent and cause real problems. Especially as with adults, acne leaves lasting [...]

Blackheads and Whiteheads - Understanding The Different Types Of Acne

Although all pimples are formed the same way, they oftentimes carry on different shapes and characteristics, and react differently on different people. Usually acne is formed when a hair follicle gets clogged up and something, that is called a comedo, is formed.  While the follicle gets clogged up with more oil, the comedo gets bigger, [...]