Series Foreword |
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Acknowledgments |
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Introduction |
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Guide to Health Literacy |
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Common Misconceptions about Acne |
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xxiii | |
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The Basics |
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1 What is acne? Are there different types? |
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3 | (2) |
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5 | (1) |
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6 | (2) |
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4 How does acne affect the skin? |
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8 | (2) |
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5 Where does acne appear? |
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10 | (2) |
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6 What is the spectrum of acne severity? |
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12 | (2) |
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7 Why does acne tend to happen in adolescence? |
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14 | (1) |
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8 Does acne also occur outside of adolescence? |
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15 | (2) |
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9 How does acne differ in skin of color? |
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17 | (2) |
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10 What is the difference between acne and rosacea? |
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19 | (2) |
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11 What other conditions can mimic acne? |
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21 | (4) |
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25 | (24) |
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25 | (2) |
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13 How do hormones affect acne? |
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27 | (2) |
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14 What medical conditions can cause acne? |
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29 | (2) |
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15 Can stress affect acne? |
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31 | (1) |
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16 How does weight gain affect acne? |
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32 | (2) |
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17 Do alcohol and smoking influence acne? |
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34 | (1) |
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18 How does diet affect acne? |
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35 | (3) |
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19 Can wearing makeup cause acne? |
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38 | (1) |
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20 Is acne caused by poor hygiene? |
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39 | (2) |
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21 Is there a genetic component to acne? |
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41 | (1) |
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22 How does pregnancy influence acne? |
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42 | (2) |
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23 What medications can cause or worsen acne? |
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44 | (2) |
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24 What are some red flags that indicate a more serious form of acne? |
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46 | (3) |
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49 | (16) |
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25 How does acne impact self-image? |
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49 | (2) |
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26 Can having acne lead to depression? |
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51 | (2) |
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27 Is it okay to pick at acne bumps? |
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53 | (2) |
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28 Does anything help make acne less itchy? |
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55 | (1) |
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29 Can you wear makeup with acne? |
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56 | (2) |
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30 How can I change my skin-care routine to help with acne? |
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58 | (2) |
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31 What other lifestyle modifications can help with acne? |
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60 | (2) |
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32 What support resources are available for people with acne? |
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62 | (3) |
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33 When does acne need to be treated by a doctor? |
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65 | (2) |
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34 What types of doctors are trained to treat acne? |
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67 | (2) |
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35 What is benzoyl peroxide? How does it help acne? |
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69 | (2) |
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36 Can antibiotics help with treating acne? |
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71 | (1) |
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37 How do topical retinoids help with acne? |
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72 | (2) |
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38 What is isotretinoin (Accutane)? |
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74 | (2) |
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39 What is the iPLEDGE program? |
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76 | (2) |
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40 How is hormonal acne treated differently than other types of acne? |
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78 | (2) |
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41 Can light therapy be helpful in treating acne? |
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80 | (2) |
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42 What cosmetic treatments can help with acne? |
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82 | (1) |
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43 Does alternative medicine offer any effective treatments for acne? |
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83 | (2) |
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44 What are the common side effects of acne treatment? |
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85 | (1) |
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45 How long does it typically take to effectively treat acne? |
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86 | (2) |
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46 Is treating acne expensive? |
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88 | (3) |
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Managing the Skin after Acne |
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91 | (12) |
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91 | (1) |
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48 Does acne have any long-term impact on the skin? |
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92 | (2) |
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49 Why can skin become lighter or darker after acne goes away? |
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94 | (1) |
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50 What causes acne scarring? |
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95 | (2) |
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51 How common are acne scars? |
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97 | (1) |
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52 Is there a way to minimize the chance of developing acne scars? |
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98 | (2) |
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53 Are acne scars permanent? |
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100 | (1) |
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54 What treatments are available for acne scarring? |
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101 | (2) |
Case Studies |
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103 | (14) |
Glossary |
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117 | (4) |
Directory of Resources |
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121 | (2) |
Index |
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