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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2025 · 23 MIN

I'm an adult! Why do I have acne? | CBC's The Dose

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While most people think of acne as a skin condition for adolescents, it can also develop in adults. In this bonus episode from CBC’s The Dose, host Dr. Brian Goldman speaks with the head of dermatology at Dalhousie University, Dr. Kerri Purdy. She shares some of the risk factors for acne (genes and hormones, not necessarily diet) as well as the latest treatments.The Dose from CBC Podcasts provides a weekly look at the health news that matters to you. Dr. Brian Goldman brings you the best science from top experts in plain language. He cuts through the BS and confusion to give you a dose of smart advice that you won’t find anywhere else.Find The Dose wherever you get your podcasts, or here: https://link.mgln.ai/TEDxTheDose  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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