‘Purging vs breakouts’ is probably a term you’ve googled more than once – so we asked dermatologists to differentiate between them once and for all. Breakouts, spots, blemishes ...

“Skin purging” is a term some people use to describe an increase in acne after starting a new skin care product, such as a retinoid. However, there are no scientific studies on this topi ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Skin purging is a reaction caused by products used to control acne. Ingredients used to ...