India, Sept. 18 -- Your skin may suddenly start breaking out after you introduce a new skincare product. It can be difficult to tell whether your skin is temporarily purging, genuinely reacting to the product, or experiencing a regular breakout. This typically causes confusion about whether you should continue using the product or stop immediately. Understanding the difference between skin purging and a breakout can help make the right decision and determine when to seek professional advice.ALSO READ: Why does your acne keep coming back? Dermatologist lists 5 daily triggers, from dirty pillowcase to unclean phone

Dr Praveen Bharadwaj, consultant in dermatology at Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bengaluru, explained to HT Lifestyle how to di...