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title: "Dry acne: can dry skin cause acne?"
description: "Dry skin can contribute to acne by irritating your skin barrier and triggering more oil. Here is how to tell, what helps, and when to see a clinician."
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# Dry acne: can dry skin cause acne?

> Dry skin can contribute to acne by irritating your skin barrier and triggering more oil. Here is how to tell, what helps, and when to see a clinician.

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