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Twin Study Suggests Genetic Link with Acne

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By: TOM BRANNA

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A survey of identical and fraternal twin pairs at the Twins Days Festival in Twinsburg, OH, and published in the April issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, shows acne may be primarily caused by genetics. Study findings show the proportion of pairs where twins have acne was significantly higher in identical (64%) versus fraternal (49%) twins. “Since identical twins have the same genetic makeup, they make the perfect study group to see if acne is caused more by genetics or environmen...

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