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There are two main categories of acne: non-inflammatory and inflammatory. Non-inflammatory consists of small whiteheads, blackheads and flesh-toned bumps with minimal redness. Inflammatory acne involves reddened pimples that can be painful and swollen, like pustules, nodules and cysts. Recognizing your specific acne type based on characteristics like color and pain levels is important for finding the most effective treatment approach.

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While mild acne can be managed with over-the-counter products, moderate to severe forms like hormonal, cystic, and rare acute acne are very stubborn. Topical treatments alone are usually not effective. Systemic prescription medications, injections, and in-office treatments are required to treat and prevent scarring of severe acne cases. A dermatologist should be consulted promptly for proper diagnosis and treatment of resistant acne.

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Acne concentrated on the chin area has many potential causes including hormonal fluctuations, hereditary factors, friction from resting your chin on hands or masks, harsh skincare, smoking, high glycemic foods, vitamin deficiencies, dehydration, gut issues, and stress. Getting to the root cause of your chin acne through proper diagnosis and treatment helps prevent future breakouts. Lifestyle changes, professional procedures, oral and topical medications can effectively tackle chin acne.

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Hormonal acne in females occurs due to fluctuations in androgens like testosterone. Androgens ramp up oil secretion by sebaceous glands, leading to clogged pores and breakouts. Acne lesions tend to flare up around hormonal changes like puberty, menstrual cycles, pregnancy and menopause when androgen levels rise and fall. Other hormones like insulin, cortisol and growth factors also stimulate oil production and inflammation, contributing to cyclic acne.

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Acne develops in stages - comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts. The final stages involve the pimples draining out infection, scabbing over, and the skin healing completely in around 4-6 weeks. Proper acne care like avoiding picking, using medication, gentle cleansing, and hydrocolloid patches helps speed up healing. For severe or lasting acne, see a dermatologist for treatment to prevent scarring and achieve clear skin long-term.

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While studies don't show dairy conclusively causes acne, a large body of evidence links dairy intake, particularly milk, to increased acne prevalence and severity. The mechanism seems to be dairy's effects on insulin, blood sugar, and inflammatory pathways. However, responses are highly individual, so dairy doesn't necessarily worsen acne in all cases. Work with your dermatologist to see if dairy restriction could specifically benefit your acne.

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