Getting to the root causes of acne
KUALA LUMPUR: Grandma’s advice to stay away from oily foods, chocolates and nuts to keep acne at bay is well-intentioned, but it does not hold much water in science.
Instead, findings show that it is in fact stress, smoking and facials which cause and worsen acne.
A clinical practice guide (CPG) which explains the causes of acne and prevention tips has been developed by Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) Department of Dermatology for public use.
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