Here are 5 tips to help with acne prevention and treatment and skin maintenance. They are listed in no particular order of importance. 1. Get plenty of fresh air and sunshine for vitamin D, ingredients for healthy skin. Not only will your skin appreciate the vitamin D, your body and mind will enjoy the oxygen and stress reducer of a…
Category: Acne
Acne Alternative Treatments
There is no clear account of the number of people suffering from acne. But the sale of medicines for acne is on the increase and this suggests that there is an increase in the number of people having acne. Acne is caused mainly due to the clogging of the oil generated by the skin. This clogging is initiated by a…
Acne Medication Research Of Side Affects
Acne is an extremely common skin affliction affecting around 85% of teenagers and young adults as well as a significant proportion of adults. With a plethora of acne information available, it may also be difficult to establish what is the right treatment and/or medication. In a previous article I suggested that as all of us are individuals, it is likely…
Acne And Adult Acne Rosacea What Is Wrong With Me
When my friend Sid was small he used to get pimples. His brothers used to get acne pimples as well but they were lucky because their acne used to disappear quickly. He was the unlucky one because he used to get a new one almost every other day. Everyone told him that once he will reach the age of 25…
Eliminating Ugly Acne Marks
With some ailments, the name says it all. Acne, the dreaded symptom that manifests itself as pimples or zits, is scientifically called Acne vulgaris. And true to its name, it is unsightly and often causes more than physical scarring among millions of teens worldwide. But like any other bodily manifestation, acne too has a cure. Sure, there are a wide…
Ipledge For Accutane
FDA Puts New Restrictions on Accutane Accutane is the most effective drug we have to treat acne, but also the most controversial. The media has been irresponsible at times by reporting stories of questionable side effects and in effect “demonizing” this very safe and useful drug. However, the one side effect that is not in any way “questionable” is that…
Laser Treatment For Acne Scar Removal
Acne scar laser treatment stands out among all acne treatments in effectiveness. Acne scarring comes under cosmetic disfigurements posing psychological problems to the patients. It is notable here that most of these can very well be corrected using laser as skin resurfacing modality. Acne scar laser treatment involves using a light beam from a carbon dioxide laser. The latter vaporizes…
A Guide To Acne Skin Care
Acne is a problem faced primarily by teenagers across the world. However, it is not uncommon to find acne in individuals aged between twenty to forty years. Acne is a skin problem characterized by blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and lumps. It generally occurs on the face, neck, upper arms, and shoulders. Bacteria, excessive oil, dirt, make-up, and sweat are some of…
What Causes Acne
There is no exact cause for acne. There are several factors that doctors think bring on this problem for many people. One of those important factors is the hormone level in the body. The hormones are called androgens and increase in both boys and girls when they are going through puberty. This is the reason why there are so many…
Common Acne Myths
Millions of people suffer from acne each year. In fact, acne is the leading skin disorder in America. If you have acne, you have probably heard a lot of myths and urban legends. Many of these myths are true, but many are false. Here is some insight into common acne myths. Washing your face often will cure your acne. False.…