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Acne, a skin condition caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles affecting millions of people worldwide. There are thousands of anti-inflammatory acne products available to teens and adults to treat all sorts of acne problems, including whiteheads, blackheads, red pimples (also known as zits) and a host of others.
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[ Effectively fighting acne - after the summer months ]

What is acne and what causes acne?
Dermatologist: Acne, an inflammation of the skin is characterized by black-heads, white-heads, redness and nodules, commonly known as pimples. An overproduction of sebum causes acne. Acne is often linked to changes that occur during adolescence. Interestingly... one out of two women has oily or blemished skin!

What kind of cosmetics and cleansers can an acne patient use?
Dermatologist: Look for "non-comedogenic" cosmetics and toiletries. These products have been formulated so that they will not cause or aggravate acne. Avoid occlusive foundations that can exacerbate blemishes by clogging pores. Make sure you always use mild acne products made with a physiological ph formula in order to eliminate impurities without mistreating your skin. Proper hydration is also crucial and not to be neglected. Oily skin does not produce excess water, but excess sebum. Consequently, oily skin can suffer from dehydration and it is therefore necessary to ensure proper and regular moisturizing. Acne products are frequently recommended by dermatologists because they correct every oily skin imperfection daily. The selection of cosmetics and cleansers should be made with your dermatologist or pharmacist.

Does the sun help improve acne more quickly?
Dermatologist: UV rays are harmful in a strong dose. The summer sun may improve oily skin for a while, however this temporary improvement in acne that most probably due to the change in skin colour. Meanwhile, this effect is misleading because the sun increases the production of sebum and thickens the stratum corneum of the epidermis and could therefore promote new blemishes in the fall. The use of sun protection containing as little oil as possible is highly recommended.