When it comes to breaking out, boys get the short end of the stick. Not only do boys tend to break out more than girls, but studies show their breakouts tend to be more severe and last longer. In part, that's because boys produce about 10 times more androgens, a hormone, than girls. Androgens stimulate the oil-producing glands in your skin, contributing to more pimples.

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