Struggling with Acne? Here’s What Actually Works & What Doesn’t

Struggling with Acne? Here’s What Actually Works & What Doesn’t

By Rajeshwaari Kalla | July 17, 2025 | Image: Canva

Acne 101: What It Really Is

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Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that makes the pores of your skin clogged, leading to blackheads, whiteheads, or other types of pimples. These pus-filled painful bumps can become uncomfortable

Know Your Type

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Acne can be cystic, fungal (caused by yeast), hormonal, or nodular. Hormonal acne may be linked to excess oil (sebum) that clogs pores

Where It Shows Up

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Acne commonly affects oily areas—face, forehead, chest, back, and shoulders—where sebaceous (oil) glands are  most active.

Acne & PCOS: The Hormonal Link

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Due to the excessive testosterone, females with PCOS are likely to have frequent breakouts with pimples on the body. Treating the hormonal imbalance helps to keep acne in check

Tight Clothing Can Trigger Acne

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Clothes that fit snugly or are too tight for you may cause acne, or worsen pre-existing pimples. Even tight hats and sports helmets can contribute to it

Blame It on Humidity

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Avoid going to places that have high humidity, and cause you to sweat excessively. Try to stay in cool, dry  areas so as to avoid your skin from breaking out

What to Cut from Your Diet

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Try your best to avoid foods that have  a high glycemic index like milk, chocolates, aerated drinks, and  other outside food that have high amounts of sugar

Stress Shows on Your Skin

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Controlling stress levels is one of the best ways to combat acne. Stress increases the pimples over your body, and it is necessary to keep a calm, healthy energy

Water, Food & Routine Matter

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Drinking plenty of water, making healthier food choices and an overall better lifestyle can help you get  clearer skin. Washing your face  twice a day also helps

When to Seek Medication

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Most medications for acne have benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid and retinols to help clear acne. It is important  to consult the dermatologist to  avoid any complications

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