Top 5 Acne Aggravators!!!

916SKIN is an acne center in Chico, California. On average, our patients experience clear skin within 3 months without the use of prescription medications.
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The top 5 acne aggravators include:

• comedogenic (pore clogging) ingredients in skin and hair care products, as well as detergents and fabric softeners.
• medications such as steroids, lithium, antiepileptics, and iodides
• conditions that influence an increase in androgen levels such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia, polycystic ovarian syndrome, or in some cases, pregnancy.
• ultraviolet light in some cases will help clear acne due to its drying effect, but in most cases it is irritating to the follicles and exacerbates breakouts; regardless, ultraviolet light causes skin cancer and premature aging
• donning headbands, masks, glasses, back packs, purses, under-wire bras, or anything that creates friction on the skin