Adult acne affects 5.6 million Canadians (and 75% of them are women!). September is Acne Awareness Month, so in episode 187 of Eat Move Think, we’ve teamed up with Refine, Medcan’s dermatology clinic, for the ultimate guide to adult acne.

Dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Tran breaks down the who, what, where, when and whys of acne, and how you can know what’s best for your skin.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro
02:34 Learn about Dr. Jennifer Tran and Refine by Medcan.
03:38 The most frequent questions Dr. Tran hears from clients dealing with acne, and why it can be hard to treat.
06:40 What happens under the surface when you get a pimple?
08:53 What are the different types of acne, and what might be causing it?
12:12 Is it ever okay to pop a pimple?
13:00 Are acne scars permanent, and is there a way to prevent them?
14:02 Which ingredients actually work when it comes to treating acne.
15:41 A crash course to using retinol.
17:15 Do pimple patches work?
17:53 How to treat hormonal acne.
19:05 The fastest way possible to get rid of a pimple safely.
20:02 The lifestyle dos and don’ts of acne.
22:14 Offerings at Refine for Acne Awareness Month.
23:00 Acne can have a big impact on your life and mental health.
24:49 Dr. Tran’s own experience with acne, and how she dealt with a breakout right before her wedding.