Question 1

will xanax cause acne? i take it once a night just for sleep over the past 2 weeks... also about 5 days ago i started a new foundation so i'm not sure

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Not usual sideeffect: This is not usual side effect. If you are the age that acne frequently occurs, it is highly doubtful that the Xanax is causing your acne. If it is severe you should see a dermatologist. But why do you take Xanax every night?It is easy to become dependent on this medication. Are there psychological issues about which you  might want to speak with a psychiatrist or other mental health professional?

Question 2

can eating chili cause acne?

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Acne: I have never seen chili as a cause of acne.

Question 3

what causes adult sudden acne?

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Hormones: Hormones are a major factor but it always has to do with oil glands working abnormally. See your dermatologist.

Question 4

what is the root cause of acne?

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Bacteria and oil.: Propionibacterium acnes is a bacteria that lives in the oil/hair glands on your face.  Excess oil production under the influence of male hormones feeds the bacteria which thrive and cause the local inflammation.

Question 5

what is the real cause for acne?

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No single cause: Acne is a poorly-understood process involving one's personal biology, hormonal status, keratin thickness, personal bacterial microflora, and probably a bunch of cytokine parameters we don't begin to understand. What we do know is that it's basically unrelated to hygiene, diet, or lifestyle, and anyone offering simplistic answers is both wrong and cruel.

Question 6

what foods may cause little acne?

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Acne: Food is not a cause for acne.

Question 7

what r the causes of acne? any tips to control it?

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Acne : Acne is a multifactorial disease. That means that there are many things it can cause it or aggravate it. If you have bumps on the skin of your face or in other oil gland bearing areas, you should really see a dermatologist to evaluate the type of acne you might have and the treatments which may be available for it in your case. Every case should be individualized.

Question 8

does smoke from insense sticks and such things causes acne?

Accepted Answer

Acne -- where start: Acne is a probable genetic disease which starts with oil gland plugging.  There's no relationship between incense smoke and acne.

Question 9

do beards cause acne?

Accepted Answer

Nope.: Acne is caused by abscesses in the hair follicles and glands of the skin. However, the hair follicle is the location rather than the cause. Keeping the beard clean and routine skin care can help, as can a board certified dermatologist.

Question 10

does beef causes acne?

Accepted Answer

No: Reports of dietary causes in acne  have long been unproven or conflicting.  At present studies support  high milk or sugar intake  in certain circumstances but not beef.

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