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15 Acne-Causing Agents And Behaviors To Avoid You Probably Haven’t Thought Of
A commonly held misconception is that acne is caused by eating junk food, but this isn't the whole story. Read on to learn more about several of the possible causes of acne.
By Caitlin Shaw4 min read
Acne is defined as a “chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by the development of pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, nodules, cysts, or other types of pimples.” Over 50 million people in America experience acne annually, making it the number one most common skin condition that dermatologists treat. But what makes acne a bit of an anomaly is that there is no clinically proven way to cure or prevent it. Fortunately, over the past several decades, dermatological researchers have come up with effective treatments and practices to help avoid worsening acne.