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Why Is My Pimple Itchy? What That One Bump Means

I hear this question in the treatment room almost every week: "Why is my pimple itchy?" Someone points to one spot, usually on their chin,...

Can Drool Cause Acne Around Your Mouth and Chin?

If you keep breaking out around your mouth and chin, I want you to think about something most people never consider: What touches that exact...

Why Your Acne Keeps Coming Back in the Same Spot

You know that pimple. It shows up on your chin. You finally get it to go away. Your skin looks good for a week or...

How to Build a Back-to-School Acne Routine for Teens

Every August, I start seeing the same pattern in my acne clinic. A teenager who worked hard all spring to get clear skin comes back...

How to Stay Acne-Free After Stopping Spironolactone

I was at a baby shower recently and had two separate conversations about spironolactone. One woman had just stopped taking it because she wants to...

Body Acne, Folliculitis, or Keratosis Pilaris Guide

Not every red or rough bump on your body is acne. Body acne, folliculitis, and keratosis pilaris can have a very similar appearance, especially on...

Can Sun and Salt Water Clear Acne?

Have you ever noticed that your acne seems to look better after a few beach days? Your pimples may appear flatter, your skin may feel...

Your Acne Is Not A Hormonal Problem, It's Genetic

If you've spent any time Googling your acne, chances are you've landed on an article, or ten — telling you it's your hormones. And look,...

Acne Isn’t Cured, It’s Managed: What Clear Skin Really Takes

There is a huge misunderstanding out there about clearing acne. A lot of people think acne is something you cure once, and then you never...

Why Your Acne Gets Worse After the Fourth of July

If you've ever looked in the mirror after the Fourth of July weekend and wondered why your skin suddenly seems worse, you're definitely not alone....

Skin Plus vs. Westlake Dermatology for Acne Treatment

I get a lot of people contacting me after searching for things like “dermatology for acne,” “acne treatment near me,” or specifically “Westlake Dermatology acne.”...

My Top Drugstore Sunscreens For Acne-Prone Skin

Finding the best sunscreen for acne-prone skin can feel harder than it should. A lot of sunscreens are greasy, heavy, irritating, or they leave a...
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