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In adult women, acne happens because the skin makes too much oily stuff, which clogs pores and lets bad bacteria grow, causing red bumps and scars.

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This study says adult female acne happens because of too much oil, bad bacteria, and clogged pores that get inflamed — which is exactly what the claim says.

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