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Emerging research reveals a clear link between high sugar diets and increased acne risk. Eating excessive added and refined sugars leads to spikes in blood sugar and insulin, ramps up inflammation, impairs immune function, and increases oil production. Cutting back on sugary foods like soda, candy, white bread, and dairy and focusing on whole foods can help prevent and treat breakouts without completely banning sugar.

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While lack of sleep does not directly cause acne, research shows it can worsen breakouts. Insufficient sleep quantity and irregular sleep schedules may contribute to acne by increasing inflammation and disrupting circadian rhythms. Getting enough nightly sleep and maintaining a consistent bedtime routine helps support skin health and reduces acne. But other factors like genetics and hormones also play a role, so sleep is just one piece of the puzzle.

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Breakouts concentrated on the cheeks often relate to hormonal fluctuations, friction and pressure on the skin, reaction to hair/skin products, or dietary triggers. Mild cases can be managed at home with gentle cleansing, non-comedogenic moisturizers, and spot treatments. More severe cheek acne requires prescription medications or professional procedures to clear. Lifestyle measures like a healthy diet, hydration, pillowcase hygiene, and stress management also help prevent cheek pimples.

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Cystic acne is characterized by large, red, painful pimples that occur deep in the skin layer. This severe form of acne is triggered by hormonal fluctuations, genetics, chronic inflammation, high stress, medications, smoking, and diet. Preventing cystic breakouts involves balancing hormones, avoiding triggers, gentle cleansing, acne-fighting ingredients, and seeking prescription treatment for resistant cystic acne.

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Even if you've enjoyed clear skin for years, fluctuating hormones, medications, poor diet, stress, and other factors can suddenly lead to painful acne breakouts as an adult. Identifying and addressing the causes, while implementing a proper skincare routine with ingredients like retinoids and benzoyl peroxide, helps clear unexpected adult acne. More severe sudden breakouts may require prescription medications, so see a dermatologist if over-the-counter remedies are ineffective after 2-3 months.

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Hormonal and stress acne arise from different factors but often intersect. Hormonal acne follows a monthly pattern along the lower face while stress acne flares randomly all over during stressful times. Seeing a dermatologist can help determine whether hormones, stress, or both are the main culprits behind your breakouts. They can then provide prescription treatments to target the root causes along with lifestyle changes to control acne long-term.

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