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Sep 20 2011

How Acne Works

41 min 2 movies discussed
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Over the course of our lives, 80 percent of us will experience acne. Ultimately, acne comes down to one thing, a blockage in the sebaceous gland. Learn what makes a blackhead black, and everything else about zits, in this pus-filled episode of SYSK.

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Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating and sometimes gross world of acne, exploring everything from the basic biology of how pimples form to the different types of breakouts we all deal with. They break down the science behind why our skin acts up - from clogged pores and bacteria to hormones and oil production - while debunking myths about pizza and chocolate causing zits. The hosts also cover various treatment options and share some surprisingly personal stories about their own skin struggles along the way.


Movies Discussed

Hellraiser
Hellraiser
1987 1h 34m
★ 6.9
"Have you ever seen Hellraiser? Yeah. Remember the woman? She was coming back regenerating — Josh referenced a scene from Hellraiser to describe the gross appearance of the subcutaneous layer of skin." — Josh
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
1989
★ 8.0
"three stuages syndrome from the Simpsons. Remember Mr. Burns had everything — Josh used Mr. Burns' medical condition as an analogy for how multiple skin cells get backed up trying to exit through the same pore." — Josh

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