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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
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# Pomade Acne

## Quick Summary

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.

## Causes

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.

## Related Entities

- [AAD — What causes acne?](https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/aad-what-causes-acne)
- [DermNet — Acne vulgaris](https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/dermnet-acne-vulgaris)
- [Salicylic Acid](https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/salicylic-acid)
- [Benzoyl Peroxide](https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide)
- [Can hair products cause acne around my hairline?](https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/can-hair-products-cause-acne-around-my-hairline)