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Acne 101
Body Breakouts Are Definitely a Thing — Here’s How to Manage
Let’s talk about body acne — aka bacne, chest acne, shoulder zits, the whole crew. It shows up without warning, overstays its welcome, and doesn’t care that you have a strappy dress to wear Friday. It’s common, it’s manageable, and it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.
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Body Breakouts Are Definitely a Thing — Here’s How to Manage
Let’s talk about body acne — aka bacne, chest acne, shoulder zits, the whole crew. It shows up without warning, overstays its welcome, and doesn’t care that you have a strappy dress to wear Friday. It’s common, it’s manageable, and it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.
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Why You’re Still Getting Breakouts as an Adult
Your skin grew up. Your zits didn’t. Thought you’d graduate high school and leave breakouts behind? Same. But adult acne didn’t get the memo. It’s showing up more than ever—especially for women in their 20s, 30s, even 40s. And while it might look like the teenage stuff, it usually runs deeper, heals slower, and laughs in the face of your old drugstore spot treatment. So what gives? Let’s break down what’s really going on with adult acne, and how to manage it without spiraling.
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What to Know About Oral Acne Meds (and If They’re Right for You)
Topicals can only do so much, especially when you're dealing with deep, stubborn, or hormonal acne. That’s where oral medications come in. They work internally to tackle oil production, inflammation, and hormone imbalances that topicals can’t always reach. Quick note: This guide is research-backed, but nothing replaces a chat with a board-certified dermatologist.
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Breaking Out? It Might Be Fungal Acne — Here’s What to Know
Let’s talk about something a little less mainstream and way more common than you’d think: fungal acne. If you’ve been dealing with clusters of tiny, itchy bumps (especially on your forehead, chest, or back), and nothing seems to help — there’s a solid chance you’re not actually breaking out. You could be dealing with fungal folliculitis, a skin condition caused by — you guessed it— yeast overgrowth, not bacteria. And that matters. Because if you treat fungal acne like regular acne, it’ll stick around. But once you know what you’re dealing with? That’s a breakthrough moment.
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What Is Salicylic Acid and Why It Belongs in Your Skincare Routine
Let’s talk about one of the most proven, go-to ingredients in the acne world: salicylic acid. Technically, it’s a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) — aka an oil-soluble chemical exfoliant that goes deep into pores to clear out dead skin cells and excess oil. Translation? It’s a total MVP for unclogging skin and calming breakouts before they blow up.
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Still Breaking Out as an Adult? Here’s Why (and What to Do About It)
Adult acne is SUPER common, and triggers shift with age, stress, hormones, and even the products you use. What worked during your teen years? Probably not cutting it anymore. Let’s break down why you’re still getting acne as an adult — and what you can actually do about it.
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Why Am I Suddenly Getting Cystic Acne?
You’re breaking out, and not in the usual way. These spots feel deeper, they hurt, and they stick around way longer than you think they will. Sound familiar? Welcome to the world of cystic acne — frustrating, yes, but manageable with the right approach. Let’s break down why cystic acne shows up and what to do about it (without wrecking your skin in the process).
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How to Treat a Pimple Fast (Without Going Overboard)
You’ve got something big coming up...and boom. A pimple. Truly never a good time for them to pop up, unless of course you're dying to get some use out of a new pack of pimple patches. Whether it’s a whitehead, something deeper, or full-on severe acne, breakouts happen. It’s a common skin condition — and yes, there are ways to manage it fast without going overboard. Let’s break it down: why pimples pop up, how to treat them quickly, and what to skip so you don’t make it worse.
