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A woman gave herself poop transplants using her brother's feces to treat debilitating IBS. Then she started getting acne just like him.
Daniell Koepke turned to DIY poop transplants to find relief from debilitating gut symptoms. It hel…
Kim Schewitz
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How to treat hormonal acne caused by PCOS, according to a women’s health expert and a derm
PCOS can cause acne in places where women don't usually get it — like the jaw, back, chest, and upp…
Madeline Kennedy,Lauren Demosthenes
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My 8-month Accutane journey with side effects and results
"The Zit Fix" has followed Celia Skvaril's journey with acne for over a year. She went on Accutane …
Celia Skvaril
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The symptoms of PCOS, a hormonal condition that causes weight gain and acne
PCOS can go undiagnosed in as many as 75% of cases, but some telltale signs are irregular periods, …
Madeline Kennedy,Lauren Demosthenes
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These 4 types of skincare products could actually be making your acne worse, according to dermatologists
Certain oil-based formulas and exfoliants can cause or exacerbate acne breakouts. Here are the ones…
Julia Pugachevsky
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What causes acne? The 3 major reasons why acne occurs
Acne is caused by excess oil production, clogged pores, and hormonal activity. Here's what you need…
MK Manoylov
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Hormone replacement therapy can cause dry skin and acne in trans people, but the right skin care routine can combat side effects
Testosterone-based HRT can cause acne and scarring if left untreated, while estrogen-based HRT can …
Canela López
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Women with cystic acne say doctors aren't taking their pain seriously, so they're turning to unproven cures on TikTok — and dermatologists are alarmed
TikTokers are touting the wonders of everything from Vicks VapoRub to apple-cider vinegar. Dermatol…
Mollie Davies
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A woman thought the painful bumps under her arms were acne. It took years to get diagnosed with an inflammatory skin condition.
Selina Ferragamo developed painful, acne-like bumps in high school. It took years to learn she has …
Julia Pugachevsky
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Weight gain during the pandemic is increasing the incidence of PCOS in women
Doctors and experts believe that an unhealthy lifestyle, triggered largely by the pandemic, is the …
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I am a 35-year-old with hormonal acne. An expert told me to ditch my toner and 2 of my serums for clearer skin.
Jude Anne said she wants to fix her oily t-spot and hormonal acne. An expert said to ditch her tone…
Canela López
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A woman tried everything to clear her acne for 18 years. It finally vanished when she got pregnant.
Kit Hondrum, 35, had acne since age 13 and tried many treatments for over a decade. The acne comple…
Julia Pugachevsky
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I'm a 25-year-old with hormonal acne and oily skin. A dermatologist told me I should consider cutting retinol out of my skincare routine.
Retinol can be great for chemically exfoliating the skin by stripping the top layer, but can also i…
Canela López
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Dermatologists explain how to smooth out bumpy legs
If your legs look bumpy, you can smooth them out by using these tips for skin maintenance, like cha…
Ashley Laderer,Debra Jaliman
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5 vitamins that fight PCOS symptoms like weight gain, according to a dietician and reproductive hormone expert
These supplements can help PCOS in two ways: reducing male sex hormones and improving your blood su…
Carla Delgado,Lauren Demosthenes
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5 vitamins that fight PCOS symptoms like weight gain, according to a dietician and reproductive hormone expert
These supplements can help PCOS in two ways: reducing male sex hormones and improving your blood su…
Carla Delgado,Lauren Demosthenes
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This facial scrub is the only skincare product that helps me keep my hormonal acne under control
Carbon Theory's exfoliating scrub with charcoal and tea tree is the only thing that keeps my breako…
Maria Del Russo
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After struggling with severe acne for a decade, my dermatologist prescribed me Accutane, and I've had clear skin ever since
Insider reporter Rachel Hosie tried various treatments before starting Accutane, a controversial ac…
Rachel Hosie
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The best birth control types for treating acne
Birth control can help with acne because they regulate the hormones that cause excess oil in your s…
Ashley Laderer,Olivia P. Myrick
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How to safely treat acne during pregnancy
Being pregnant increases androgen hormones which can trigger acne breakouts. You can safely treat p…