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It’s best to avoid picking at zits, which can damage your skin (though there are ways to minimize the risk)
‘Zit stickers’ can help heal a new or popped pimple, but they’re limited when it comes to managing acne
As you age, hormones can continue to play a big role in breakouts
Look for a formula with either benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid
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Clogged or inflamed pores cause one; a contagious virus causes the other
Using salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide can help clear up breakouts near your lips
Benzoyl peroxide spot treatments are the gold standard, but they’re not the only game in town
Popping these pimples is not an option
Those bumps on your butt probably aren’t pimples
It can actually make your blemish worse, not better
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