{"title":"Pomade Acne","entity_type":"Concern","slug":"pomade-acne","canonical_url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/concerns/pomade-acne","dates":{"date_modified":"2026-05-26","date_reviewed":"2026-05-26"},"mcp_eligible":true,"summary":"Pomade acne is acne-like congestion triggered by heavy hair oils, waxes, or styling products touching the forehead, temples, or hairline. Routine choices should","evidence_sources":[{"title":"AAD — What causes acne?","canonical_citation_url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/aad-what-causes-acne","original_source_url":"https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne/causes","source_type":"dermatology_reference"},{"title":"DermNet — Acne vulgaris","canonical_citation_url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/dermnet-acne-vulgaris","original_source_url":"https://dermnetnz.org/topics/acne-vulgaris","source_type":"dermatology_reference"}],"product_fact_sources":[],"related_entities":[{"title":"AAD — What causes acne?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/aad-what-causes-acne"},{"title":"DermNet — Acne vulgaris","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/dermnet-acne-vulgaris"},{"title":"Salicylic Acid","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/salicylic-acid"},{"title":"Benzoyl Peroxide","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide"},{"title":"Can hair products cause acne around my hairline?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/can-hair-products-cause-acne-around-my-hairline"}],"body_sections":[{"heading":"Quick Summary","paragraphs":["Pomade acne is a hair-product-related breakout pattern. The useful first step is often changing contact and cleansing habits, not simply adding stronger acne actives."]},{"heading":"Causes","paragraphs":["Heavy oils, waxes, butters, and styling residue can sit on acne-prone skin near the hairline. Occlusive hair products are not bad for everyone, but they can be a trigger when breakouts cluster where hair products touch."]}],"key_ingredients":[{"title":"Salicylic Acid","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/salicylic-acid"},{"title":"Benzoyl Peroxide","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide"}]}