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Is it true that the sun makes your acne better? what effect does uv rays have on your skin?
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Yes and no.: While the uv rays in sunlight can have a temporary beneficial effect on your acne, it is not worth the long-term detrimental effects that uv has on your skin, which lead to wrinkles and skin cancer eventually. Dermatologists have lots of effective treatments at their disposal which work better, last longer, and don't cause any long-term sequellae.
Answered 9/28/2016
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