Acne: What Causes It and What to Do About It


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According to dermatologist Dr. Nicholas Perricone’s The Clear Skin Prescription, there are seven phases of acne from its onset to its most severe form, the cyst. What are the seven stages of acne formation? Stage 1: Retention Hyperkeratosis In normal skin, there is exfoliation of the skin follicle. In retention hyperkeratosis, there is no exfoliation of the follicle, and so keratin (skin protein) and sebum clogs the follicle. Sebum production is triggered by several factors, including stress hormone (cortisol), certain... read more