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Skincare is rarely straightforward-what works for one person won’t necessarily work for another.
Take acne, for example.
We have whiteheads, blackheads, and cysts.
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We’re here to talk about the latter.
Meet the Experts
What Is Subclinical Acne?
Green defines subclinical acne as superficial acne that rests right below the skin’s surface.
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“It’s also known ascomedonal acne,” she adds.
Comedonal acne refers to comedonesperhaps youve heard of them.
In reality, its just another term for comedones.
Read on for a list of acne-fighting picks.
Typically speaking, acne cleansers are formulated with two percent of salicylic acid.
Remember: the goal is to avoid any form of inflammation.
Retinoids, likeadapalene, normalize skin cell turnover to reduce clogged pores and reduce inflammation.
Like other retinoids, adapalene may cause dry skin, peeling, redness, itching, or burning.
That said, Chang says its typically better tolerated than other retinoids.
