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Is direct sunlight going to make acne worse or better? i'm a lifeguard the next 2 months.
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Better, but marginal: Simply exposing oneself to light should make acne better, however, due to the long time necessary to see a result makes this a poor method, especially with the risks of increased sun exposure (skin cancers, premature aging etc.) topical medications, oral medications, as well as special light therapy done by a dermatologist are all proven to work for acne with much better safety profiles.
Answered 12/9/2015
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