Dermatologists explain the difference between hormonal vs. bacterial acne.
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Dealing with face andbody breakoutsis something that tons of people experience.
Understanding the differenttype of acneyou have is a giant step toward treating and clearing it up.
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What Is Hormonal Acne?
These fluctuations increase oil production which clog pores and promote bacterial overgrowth.
Adequate sleep is important to reduce cortisol fluctuations which can also increase oil production, she adds.
Reducing dairy can also decrease oil production and inflammation.
What Is Bacterial Acne?
Acne with a large bacterial component almost always has some pustules involved.
Dairy tends to be inflammatory so avoiding that can also help.
