A 40-year-old member asked:
what are the causes of acne to appear on face?
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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered
41 years experience Internal Medicine
Hormones: Acne is caused by hormones, sun damage, stress, lack of sleep, oil, sweating, hat bands, and bacteria.
Answered on May 5, 2013
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
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Bad idea: Anything like this can make your acne flare.
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