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What Causes Acne > Medication - Cosmetics - Cleansing
Medication
As was stated before, the side effects of certain drugs can cause acne.
Examples can include: barbiturates, anti-depressants, anti-anxiety
medication, lithium and certain forms of steroids.
Heavy
or Oily Costmetics
In the case of certain cosmetics, their ingredients can affect the
structure of hair follicles and lead to over-production of sebum, which
in turn clogs the pores.
Over-abrasive
Cleansing
Astringent facial products can dry the skin out and also causes the
body to overproduce sebum to compensate. The use of harsh exfoliators
can damage existing spots and spread infection.
