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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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