Cosmetics and Acne

Author: DermaGenex.com
March 15, 2008

Some years ago many cosmetics contained comedogenic agents that blocked follicular structures and induced comedonal disease on the cheeks of females. There are still preparations that contain comedogenic substances such as isopropyl myristate. However, as most manufacturers now produce reasonably noncomedogenic products, cosmetics are now an uncommon cause for acneiform conditions.

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