Does the area you live in affect your acne?

Question

When I'm living at home, a small town in Tennessee, my acne seems to be almost completely gone. I hardly ever have breakouts and am happy with my skin. However, when I go off to college, which is in a big city in Tennessee, my skin seems to get worse almost immediately. Everyone says it's probably stress, but I don't completely believe that. I get stressed at home, too! Could the dirty air, pollution, or the water in the big city be to blame?

Answer 1

In theory yes, things like pollution, humidity, heat, cold air will effect your skin.

Answer 2

the pollution and stuff makes it worse cause it usually makes your skin greasier. and when you live like at a beach it stays away usually cause of the sun. i know from experience cause i live in tn but then i went to florida for awhile and it helped!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

dixie_0307, I acne problems starting when I was in high school. I had acne on my shoulders that was embarrasing. I tried Proactiv, Zyporex,  and even the Asso Gold Cleaning Bar with so-so results. I ended up contacting a local dermatologist in New Hampshire. After 6 months almost all of my acne cleared up. I suggest you try finding a local Tennessee dermatologist that can help. http://www.homeacnecare.com/Tennessee-De...