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Acne Trigger Factors

Why did your skin suddenly start breaking out? Why does your acne seem to wax and wane? Discover the many different acne trigger factors and how you can avoid them. Learn about hormones, cosmetics, diet, and more, and how they impact acne breakouts.
The Link Between Milk and Acne
Could drinking milk cause acne? Some researchers believe milk and dairy products can cause acne and worsen pimples. Learn more about this controversial acne cause.
Does Smoking Cause Acne?
Does smoking cause acne? According to one study, smoking cigarettes can indeed cause acne, especially non-inflamed breakouts such as blackheads and blocked pores.
Hormonal Acne
Do hormonal changes really cause acne? Learn how hormones influence acne breakouts in both teens and adults.
Your Diet and Acne
Does diet really effect acne? According to a study by RMIT University, it does. Eating a diet consisting of foods with a low glycemic index may improve your acne better and faster than conventional acne medications. Get more information regarding this exciting study.
Is Premenstrual Acne Real?
Hormonal acne, period pimples, PMS breakouts. Whatever you call it, premenstrual acne is real. Get the basics on premenstrual acne, who suffers from it, and why it flares up every month.
Is My Makeup Causing Pimples?
Is your makeup sabotaging your attempts at clearing your skin? Learn how to lessen the chance of breakouts caused by cosmetics.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The development or worsening of acne is one symptom of polycystic ovarian syndrome. Could this common hormonal disorder be triggering your acne? Learn more about the causes and symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome from About.com's Guide to Women's Health.
Solu-Medrol and Acne
As with many corticosteroids, acne is often an unwanted side effect of the Solu-Medrol. Learn more about this powerful medication, and get tips for managing acne triggered by Solu-Medrol from About.com's Guide to Multiple Sclerosis.
Does Stress Cause Acne?
Get the answer from About.com's guide to Stress.

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