DERMATOLOGY Article gives hints for eliminating skin blemishes

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NEW YORK -- Skin blemishes do not occur arbitrarily. New York dermatologist Diane Berson explains in CosmoGirl's April issue that where you break out may provide the secret to why you're breaking out.
For nasty red bumps with yellowish heads on your chin, jaw or neck, Berson says the probable cause is stress. Learning to relax and applying a salicylic acid gel will do the trick, she advises.
When your chest, back and shoulders get a mix of blackheads, whiteheads and small pimples, exercise and tight clothing are often the culprit. Try washing the area twice a day with anti-bacterial soap, says Berson.
Hard painful pimples -- often so deep they never form a head -- on the chin and around the mouth are usually caused by hormones that cause your glands to excrete more oil in those areas, Berson says. The solution might be a well-timed mud mask.
Pimples on the forehead, cheeks and hairline often take the form of small whiteheads. Makeup and hair conditioners are usually the genesis of this type of acne. The quick fix: Use oil-free makeup and wash your face after you condition your hair.