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Glossary Terms D - F

Need an explanation, information, or definition of a common acne or skin care term? Find the answers you're looking for here.
Dermatologist
What Can a Dermatologist do for Acne?
Dermis
Explaination of the skin's dermis.
Desquamation
What does desquamation mean? Learn more about the skin's natural exfoliation process and how it relates to acne.
Differin
Differin (adapalene) is a topical drug used to treat acne. Learn more about Differin, it's side effects, and if this acne treatment is right for you.
Epidermis
Explaination of the skin's epidermis.
Esthetician
What is an esthetician? Learn more about estheticians and how they can help with acne treatments.
Excoriated Acne
What is excoriated acne?
Exfoliation
What is exfoliation and what place does it have acne skin care?
Extractions
Extractions are often done during a facial. What exactly are extractions, and how do they help the skin?
Follicular Prominence
Get the definition of follicular prominence.
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