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Are there any trigger factors?
Yes. Age, (teens, and early- mid adulthood), stress, lack of sleep & poor diet.
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Do cosmetic products affect acne?
Yes. Overusing moisturisers & sunscreens help block the oil glands & trigger acne break outs.
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What is the best treatment?
The drug of choices is called 13-sic retinoic acid (roaccutane/ acnotin) in combination with antibiotics & gels & lotions usually for a 6-10 month course, to ensure a more long term result.
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What about the acne scars?
We prefer to use the CO2 Fractional laser to reduce acne scars.
