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Fact: We all have stress. You're not going to get rid of it completely, but chronically living in a stressed-out state boosts your body's inflammation levels. "Most skin diseases, including acne, are inflammatory diseases," says Fishman. While topical medications will help stress-induced breakouts, controlling stress is a proactive approach that helps you avoid pimples from popping up in the first place. "Prevention by reducing stress is the best thing you can do overall, including for your skin," she says.