India, May 5 -- You may have ticked off all the essentials of your skincare, from double cleansing to following the two-finger rule and slathering on sunscreen like a pro. You have also adhered to your diet, reduced the screentime, and consistently caught the sleep train at the right time every night (no more late-night doomscrolling). But if you are still breaking out, despite doing everything right, it can feel incredibly frustrating and demotivating. Turns out, if you are overlooking this one aspect, you may get acne. Your pillowcase affects your acne more than you think.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Ritika Shanmugam, Consultant at Dermatology and Cosmetology, Manipal Hospital, Malleshwaram, shared key reasons why your pillow...