Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways Skin purging happens after starting acne treatment and clears up faster than acne breakouts. Acne can appear at any time due to clogged pores ...

Is my skin purging, or is this a full-blown breakout? Should I keep using the product or throw it away with my list of other regrets? There’s a very specific kind of joy (and fear) that comes with ...