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24th September 2009
Acne is a very common disease. People who have it tend to have similar kinds of questions about it and its treatment. This section addresses some of the common questions asked by people with acne. Please remember that your dermatologist is always the best... Read >
Author: trinity.services010
24th September 2009
Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the sebaceous hair follicles. Each follicle contains a tiny hair and multiple sebaceous glands. Under normal circumstances, sebum, the oily substance made by the sebaceous glands, travels up the hair follicle and ... Read >
Author: jsolutions002
21st September 2009
Acne is a rather embarrassing feature that can appear on men and women of all ages. Unlike what most people believe, this skin disorder does not occur overnight. Pimples and zits are actually a gradual process that can take up to two or three weeks befo... Read >
Author: Ty. P
21st September 2009
Only 2 months of using the Acne cure method, my acnes have completely under control. Face cleared up twice as fast and pigmentation lighten. I have combined 3 steps of curing methods using mother nature natural resources to control my Acne, NO expensive c... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
16th September 2009
There are a number of misconceptions about acne and its causes. This is why millions of people spend a great deal of money buying over-the-counter creams and potions which, while giving relief, only offer a temporary solution. There is only one effective ... Read >
Author: semajseer
16th September 2009
In the last article we learned about Isotretinoin. Let us find out more about what other treatment options are available for cysts and nodules.
Oral Antibiotics-
Antibiotics are used topically as well as orally. For severe acne oral antibiotics are ... Read >
Author: jeyanth
16th September 2009
In a haste of getting rid of irritating acne many people blindly use multiple products over their skin without knowing their side effects. This action makes acne conditions more complicated instead of controlling them. In order to prevent acne infectio... Read >
Author: jeyanth
15th September 2009
Acne is a rather embarrassing feature that can appear on men and women of all ages. Unlike what most people believe, this skin disorder does not occur overnight. Pimples and zits are actually a gradual process that can take up to two or three weeks befo... Read >
Author: Ty. P
12th September 2009
Acne is a condition almost everyone will experience in their lifetime. It can appear on a persons neck, face, shoulder, chest or back. Acne is a problem for more than 80% of adolescents and young adults but it eventually clears up completely or at least a... Read >
Author: dragous82
02nd September 2009
If you look youeself in the mirror but there is a whopping pimple. Will you curse yourself for that chocolate or pizza? But the question is did junk food can really give you pimples?
It is common sense that there is very close relationship between diet... Read >
Author: Wendy
20th August 2009
Acne's damaging impact against people who suffer it is beyond skin deep. In addition to causing discomfort and dampening self-confidence, it has been linked to more serious conditions, including depression and suicide. Taking proven acne treatments and ... Read >
Author: famowshowitz
16th August 2009
It is normal for people to witness an acne outbreak, but then what do you do to take good care for the skin? Unintentionally a number of people undertake acne skin care steps that at times backfire and worsen the acne condition. For instance, it is though... Read >
Author: royan
13th August 2009
Dermalogica skin care products are initiated on the certainty for good skin care. These skin care products are considered as a well recommended program for salon treatments and perpetuation products, minus any complicated, outdated ceremony. It is employe... Read >
Author: JishnuRaj
10th August 2009
The cause of Acne is largely unknown. We do know that if a pore collapses on itself it blocks sebum from escaping and this then mixes with dead skin cells and bacteria to form a pimple.
Why this occurs in one sebaceous gland as opposed to occurring in... Read >
Author: Natalie Pennybrook
05th August 2009
P.acnes bacterial infection, commonly known as acne, is a common skin condition that afflicts a large segment of the world's population, especially people between the ages of 14 and 25. The condition includes inflammation and lesions on the skin commonly ... Read >
Author: Allen Anderson
31st July 2009
Acne can be very mild, resulting in a few lone pimples, or it can be severe when it occurs on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and back. Pustules, comdones, and deeper cysts occur with very severe acne and scarring may result if the condition is not car... Read >
Author: Gary
31st July 2009
Acne can be very mild, resulting in a few lone pimples, or it can be severe when it occurs on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and back. Pustules, comdones, and deeper cysts occur with very severe acne and scarring may result if the condition is not car... Read >
Author: Gary
09th July 2009
Acne is a well known skin problem that most of the people reading this article have faced in their lives at some point in time and in some form or other with respect to intensity. Well known treatments include many western and eastern medicines as well as... Read >
Author: Allen Anderson
02nd July 2009
Acne problems plague countless people all over the world. Age, gender and social status are no barriers to a problem that causes concern and heartache for so many people. More recent developments in procedural cures have seen an upsurge in the popularity ... Read >
Author: Allen Anderson
15th June 2009
Acne has hit all of us at one point or another in our lives. It can be very embarrassing and some of them can leave a lasting scar on your facial skin. If you want to remove acne scar then you have to stop causing them in the first place.
Firstly, you... Read >
Author: jayne Night
15th June 2009
Everyone has been affected by acne at some point of time in his or her lives. Acne can leave behind a scar on your face and can be quite embarrassing. If you want to be free from acne and want to know how to remove acne scars, then you can start by not c... Read >
Author: jayne Night
08th June 2009
Acne affects millions of people around the world, of all different ages and various backgrounds. And while there is no ‘miracle’ cure for acne, there are countless effective treatments out there ranging from over the counter and prescription topical m... Read >
Author: Daniel Collins
06th June 2009
Dead Sea black mud educed from the bottom of the Jordan Dead Sea has immense healing properties. It contains all the essential minerals, which are necessary for the health of skin. Dead Sea black mud consists of magnesium, potassium, calcium and bromi... Read >
Author: Yooli02
06th June 2009
Dead Sea black mud educed from the bottom of the Jordan Dead Sea has immense healing properties. It contains all the essential minerals, which are necessary for the health of skin. Dead Sea black mud consists of magnesium, potassium, calcium and brom... Read >
Author: Yooli02
23rd May 2009
Acne is a skin condition caused by over secretion of sebaceous glands. Excessive hormone secretion from the body causes oil and dead cells to get mixed up and they end up blocking skin pores. Bacteria develop in those areas causing inflammation and pain i... Read >
Author: Sheila Berg
15th May 2009
Usually, what people understand from a homemade acne treatment is some kind of homemade creams or lotions that you apply on acnes or whatever problems you have. These kinds of treatments, while some of them are effective, are usually short term and won’... Read >
Author: rotalihinna
15th May 2009
Acne is the “problem of the Western world” as someone put it. It looks horrible, and can be embarrassing. Acne is a clogged pore, which is usually infected. Sometimes, cysts also appear beneath the acne. This case is called cystic acne or acne cystic... Read >
Author: rotalihinna
13th May 2009
Acne is a very common skin concern among women, particularly in the adolescent years. In fact, acne is most prevalent during puberty and can wreck havoc on your skin with unsightly inflammations and blemishes. In order to treat acne effectively, it is imp... Read >
Author: Marilynn Syrett
11th May 2009
Looked upon as an excellent form of natural antibiotic, colloidal silver and several silver-based products are being promoted heavily by their manufacturers. All these are, but unproven health-related claims made by the producers of colloidal silver produ... Read >
Author: Robert Bell
01st May 2009
Skin care primarily means taking care of your internal health. Lack of sleep, hormone fluctuation, irregular eating time tables and stress effects skin. It is very important to engage in a skin routine much before the wedding date. Regular monthly facial ... Read >
Author: Jennie
01st May 2009
A significant number of individuals have decided to clear acne problems with the use of natural remedies rather than by using harsh chemicals or more complex medications.
Many individuals prefer to take advantage of natural remedies in order to clea... Read >
Author: Alan
17th April 2009
Vanity reasons are quite justified when it comes to dressing up. It is important to understand what color flatters you as this greatly adds to your confidence level. Grooming is a necessity and helps us to pose a proper image whether we are in a corporate... Read >
Author: Jennie
17th April 2009
Simply speaking, acne can be found to be synonymous with problem skin. Acne is typically a skin disease which pops up as changes take place in the sebaceous gland. Acne can appear on your skin as blackheads, whiteheads and even pimples. Although adolescen... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson
17th April 2009
Simply speaking, acne can be found to be synonymous with problem skin. Acne is typically a skin disease which pops up as changes take place in the sebaceous gland. Acne can appear on your skin as blackheads, whiteheads and even pimples. Although adolescen... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson
16th April 2009
Acne care to a large extent is being proactive about treating the lesions, swelling and scarring that is associated with the onset of acne outbreaks.
Since acne is most visible as blackheads, whiteheads, redness and swelling around the lesions or s... Read >
Author: Alan
03rd February 2009
Needless to mention, acne is a disorder that can affect anyone mostly from the age of teenage onwards and thus at least grabbing some few or many acne tips will not hurt at all.
May be you have never suffered from this ailment before and as a result, i... Read >
Author: Poly Muthumbi
23rd January 2009
Acne occurs when the normal process of skin's cell renewal is interrupted. Deep within the sebaceous hair follicles (pores), oil that keeps skin naturally supple and dewy blends with the dead, old skin cells and are sloughed off in a regular skin renewal... Read >
Author: Dan Rodney
01st December 2008
It's time to switch to natural mineral makeup. Women who wanted more from their makeup and are looking for what's good for their skin should start using mineral makeup for their own sake. Regular makeup can make you look old and ugly in time. Mineral make... Read >
Author: Melissa Patterson
01st December 2008
If a makeup is said to be in its most natural form, then it must be a mineral powder makeup. Mineral makeup contains no talc, oils, dyes, fillers, or any harmful chemicals that can leave your skin dull and lifeless. This type of makeup contains nothing el... Read >
Author: Melissa Patterson
13th October 2008
Acne otherwise called acne vulgaris is a skin inflammatory disease caused by changes in the pilosebaceous units- skin structures consisting of a hair follicle and sebaceous gland linked with it.
Dermatologists agree that every human skin consist also o... Read >
Author: Poly Muthumbi
06th October 2008
The geometric mean count of P acnes per follicle on the skin of acne patients is around 115,000, whereas on normal skin it is practically zero. Acne patients have less linoleic acid in their sebum than do age-matched controls. This deficiency may cause th... Read >
Author: Jan Hornets
06th October 2008
Acne is a disease of pilosebaceous units in the skin. It is thought to be caused by the interplay of four factors. Excessive sebum production secondary to sebaceous gland hyperplasia is the first abnormality to occur. Subsequent hyperkeratinization of the... Read >
Author: Jan Hornets
24th September 2008
Acne vulgaris is the most common skin condition encountered by physicians, and it affects an estimated 17 million people in the United States. Within the last few years, several new agents for the treatment of acne have become available. This review provi... Read >
Author: Jan Hornets
19th September 2008
Plugged follicles can take the form of either whiteheads, where the plugged follicle remains beneath the skin's surface, or blackheads, where the plug in the follicle extends to the skin's surface and becomes visible. Once a follicle becomes plugged, it c... Read >
Author: Jan Hornets
18th September 2008
While it seems that the unlucky person with the most serious condition will get ridiculed, the truth is that almost everyone will have to deal with acne in one form or another, at one point in their life.
Of course, this can hardly be used to console ... Read >
Author: Allan Lim
17th September 2008
Compared with topical therapy, systemic therapy has a more rapid onset of clearing, which may enhance patient compliance. However, whenever systemic drugs are administered, the potential dangers- including side effects, drug allergy/intolerance, drug inte... Read >
Author: Jan Hornets
16th September 2008
Inflammation Is the Result of a Multi-faceted Process
o Hormonal changes are at the root of acne pathogenesis.
o The primary target of acne is the pilosebaceous unit of the follicle.
o Hormones stimulate increased production of lipids in the follicle.
... Read >
Author: Jan Hornets
16th September 2008
Inflammation Is the Result of a Multi-faceted Process
o Hormonal changes are at the root of acne pathogenesis.
o The primary target of acne is the pilosebaceous unit of the follicle.
o Hormones stimulate increased production of lipids in the follicle.
... Read >
Author: Jan Hornets
15th September 2008
The Importance of Inhibiting the Microcomedo
o Either topical or systemic retinoids can normalize keratinization within the follicle, and thus prevent the cohesion of follicular cells that leads to the formation of a microcomedo.
o Without intervention,... Read >
Author: Jan Hornets
11th September 2008
Many of us can relate experiences where we’ve spent tons of money on chemical products that don’t get rid of our dreadful acne. Yet, we have long forgotten that often the best way to get rid of acne can be practiced with natural remedies. They are les... Read >
Author: Lee Chin
11th September 2008
Ever wonder why some people get rid of their acnes faster than others? Though there are of course many factors to it, do you know that many times simple yet crucial steps can be taken by oneself on minimizing of acne growth? Be it mild acne or severe one,... Read >
Author: Lee Chin
23rd August 2008
Acne is common condition in which the skin pores is clogged with oil, dead skin cells and bacterial contamination which results to infected abscesses. Acne usually appears in the puberty stage when there is an increase hormonal imbalance and hormone produ... Read >
Author: Ace Smith
12th August 2008
Acne according to dermatologists ‘is a disorder resulting from the action of hormones and other substances on the skin’s oil glands (sebaceous glands) and hair follicles’. These factors lead to plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions commonly called... Read >
Author: Bim nubi
24th July 2008
Acne is the term used to describe plugged pores of the skin. It can affect people of all ages, races and genders. Most people struggle with acnes during some period of the life usually teenage years. Acne is the pimples (white heads and blackheads) and ev... Read >
16th July 2008
With acne being one of the most common skin problems occurring to millions of teenagers and adults across the globe, the treatment options have started flooding the market. Today, the market is overloaded with many treatment options for acne to choose fro... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert
15th July 2008
Acne is a common problem among many teenagers and adults. This problem results in a lot of emotional stress among people. The reason is that it affects the overall personality of the individual. Additionally, the inflammation and spots on the skin surface... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert
17th June 2008
Many people are put off from trying this sort of therapy for their acne because of the relatively high cost of buying a Dermalux or N-Lite unit.
However, recent tests suggest that a light box may be worth the investment for sufferers of persistent mild... Read >
Author: AGR
13th June 2008
Acne at times may be irritating and too puffy at times. So, at first try to get rid of it
Don't wash your face 2-3 times a day. The most you need to do in the morning is just splash it with water if you already washed it the night before. You're actual... Read >
Author: Sander Bel
10th June 2008
Do you feel tired, or run out of energy all the times? Do you find it difficult to sleep? Do you have bags under your eyes? Do you have skin rashes, acnes, or cellulite? Do you have digestive problems? Do you have problems with constipation? Do you suffer... Read >
Author: Raphaelo
05th June 2008
To many people, acne will be synonymous with teenage spots. Once you have made the painful transition from childhood to adult, acne is no longer an issue. The reality is that acne affects all age groups, from newborn babies to adults, but because the ov... Read >
Author: Gavin Walker
23rd May 2008
Below are 7 simple ways on how to stop acne -
1. Avoid touching, rubbing or itching your face with your hands. Why? Your hands contain a lot of bacteria that can cause acne flare-ups. And if you have acnes, don't pick at them. If you do, stop! This is ... Read >
Author: Jason Oh
20th May 2008
Is Cleapores an effective acne treatment?
For one thing, Cleapores is not a quick fix solution - nor does it claim to be.
And like most treatments, you need to be patient and allow it to work for you.
However, unlike most acne products and the bi... Read >
Author: Jason Oh
01st May 2008
Needless to declare, upholding a perfect health status is fundamental to us not only with our contemporary life but also in the imminent days. The distressing reality is that our bodies are exposed to diseases germs particularly so with the bacterial p ac... Read >
Author: paulina08
01st May 2008
Your face says a whole lot of things about the kind of person you are and many people have always used it to judge a persons character. Nonetheless I tend to think that to some extent, your facial expression might portray your feelings at particular times... Read >
Author: paulina08
01st May 2008
What causes acne happens to be a question that can be open for deliberation and one should expect very aggressive arguments and answers. However acne is a skin disorder which is common to young people-is an infection involving the sebaceous glands and the... Read >
Author: paulina08
01st May 2008
If you have endured acne for too long, then off course you understand how upsetting and embarrassing it can be at its heights. Acne prevention is what you should aim for to get your freedom back and also if you have got no idea about this, this does not e... Read >
Author: paulina08
25th April 2008
In business, promises should be taken seriously. Even if those promises were done through postcard printing, they must be truthful. You cannot tell your customers that you will give them the moon when all you can afford to give them is the sky.
But tha... Read >
Author: carla san g.
16th April 2008
When it comes to the perfect answer for ‘what causes acne’, experts will just give a plain answer and it goes like – ‘the exact cause of acne is not known’.
Acne is actually the visible end result of hormonal, bacterial and inflammatory distu... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert
10th April 2008
There is a new device which can treat acne. Now, you don't have to use chemicals which can be harmful to your health to treat acne. Blue light has been shown to effectively treat acne by killing the bacteria which cause acne. The Marvel Mini Blue device u... Read >
Author: Athanasios
04th April 2008
It is quite acceptable fact that human skin is the toughest and at the same time, most sensitive part of our body. This is because skin could respond very well to any substance that comes directly in contact with it, and also respond very quickly to weath... Read >
Author: Step9
02nd April 2008
Back acne also known as Back acne or body acne usually appears on the back, upper arms and the buttocks in the form of pimples, blackheads, pustules and cysts. Exfoliation should be used regularly to prevent back acne and to get rid of dead skin cells tha... Read >
Author: peterhutch
19th March 2008
In order to get the maximum benefits from face packs, you need to know how to apply them correctly! Face packs are one of the best treatments for men and women who suffer from acnes and pimples. Such remedies as natural scrubs and herbal face packs easy a... Read >
Author: Alien
17th March 2008
Scalp acne, the mildest form of which is also known as scalp folliculitis, occurs more frequently than most people realize. Just about everyone knows what acne is and that it commonly breaks out on the face, chest, arms and on the back. But acne also appe... Read >
Author: Alien
17th March 2008
Very few people are there who could spend their life without being bothered by the hideous visage of acne pimples. Fortunately in this modern age medical science has made radical improvements to provide us with numerous acne products which are not only ef... Read >
Author: Alien
17th March 2008
Tea Tree Oil is a naturally occurring antiseptic oil produced from an Australian tree called the Melaleuca Alternafolia. It kills germs (some viral germs), bacteria, and fungus, and is used as a cure for acne, body odor, foot fungus (athlete foot), halito... Read >
Author: Alien
28th February 2008
Scalp acne could be classified mainly into two categories. One is the mild form which is medically known as acne folliculitis and the other one is a relatively severe form or necrotica miliaris. The prevalence of acne folliculitis is more common and often... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
28th February 2008
Very few people are there who could spend their life without being bothered by the hideous visage of acne pimples. Fortunately in this modern age medical science has made radical improvements to provide us with numerous acne products which are not only ef... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
26th February 2008
Acne, together with all the pimples, blackhead, redness, whiteheads, can be really embarrassing at times. Worse if it appears out of nowhere on your smooth face, and your face is the most important asset, which everybody turns and looks at in college or a... Read >
Author: Alien
21st February 2008
Acne at times may be irritating and too puffy at times. So, at first try to get rid of it
Don't wash your face 2-3 times a day. The most you need to do in the morning is just splash it with water if you already washed it the night before. You're actual... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune
18th February 2008
You all remember your teenage years, high school, parties, friends, and... Acne! Those painful pustules on your face that seem to ruin a perfectly good day and cause so much grief at school, or anywhere you go for that matter. We all wonder how to fix th... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne
12th February 2008
Acne necrotica miliaris is a pustular disease of the scalp that occurs predominantly in men. It is characterized by the presence of pruritic or painful, inflammatory papules surmounted by a small pustule. Because of the pruritus, many patients present wit... Read >
Author: David Jones
06th February 2008
Acne Treatment With Skin Suction And Light
A new approach to treat acne is being tried by Girish S. Munavalli, MD, medical director, Dermatology, Laser, and Vein Specialists of the Carolinas, Charlotte, N.C.; instructor, Johns Hopkins University, Ba... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta
02nd February 2008
Finding a suitable acne treatment
Acne brings that feeling of embarassment and low self esteem within a person irrespective of their age groups. Although the acne may leave small marks but still that much is enough to invoke a feeling of self consciousne... Read >
Author: kelly grace
22nd January 2008
Acne is one of the most common problems in adolescent teens affecting nearly seventeen million people in the United States. Acne is nothing but a disorder involving sebaceous glands and hair follicles. Acne results from the clogging of sebaceous glands le... Read >
Author: Krishan Bakhru
08th November 2007
DisstressIf you are stress, your skin will take the toll. Skin problems like pimples and acnes can be caused by stress. Do the stress-releasing things that work for you. It might be a hot bath, a walk in the park, a visit to the seaside, etc. You can even... Read >
Author: Erica Law
18th October 2007
If you are one of the many sufferers from Acne, then you already know of the many over the counter options available to you today. However, did you also know that there are a multitude of studies occurring around the world to find better cures for Acne? T... Read >
Author: Mike Podlesny
31st August 2007
Whenever the suffering people of skin problem have a tough time with the skin, men from the society will have a go for the skin rejuvenation products.some people still in doubt about the utility of a skin care supplements. The proper and perfect reply wil... Read >
Author: Markus Skupeika
28th August 2007
Do you have your own home remedy for acne?
Most of us have had skin problems at some point of time or the other. Rashes, acne, pimples, black heads, white heads, pustules, nodules and more! Acnes, however, seem to be the most common menace amongst the ... Read >
Author: 10acne
26th August 2007
While people make the decision to over come from the skin problem and its related symptoms, they have the lure of buying the anti aging skin care products. Every one wonder-do the skin care products work? The answer will be if they have the proper pro... Read >
Author: Markus Skupeika
23rd August 2007
Acne which occurs on the back of a person is usually referred to as bacne and is often severe. It occurs with lots of nodules which protrude out of the skin and also in the form of cysts filled with pus. This kind of acne doesn’t get fixed with basic tr... Read >
Author: Karlaamerson
06th August 2007
What is acne? Acne is a term attributed to plugged pores, commonly known as blackheads and whiteheads, pimples, and even cysts or nodules, occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms. Follicles, often called pores, often get blocked wit... Read >
Author: Kaushik
27th July 2007
The outer cover of the human body is known as skin. Skin not only protects the internal organs and bones of human body but also protects the human body from the pollutants, germs and the bacteria that are present in the environment. All these non-hygienic... Read >
Author: Markus Skupeika
20th July 2007
The most common form of acne is known as “acne vulgaris”, meaning “common acne.” Many teenagers get this type of acne. Excessive secretion of oils from the sebaceous glands accompanies the plugging of the pores with naturally occurring dead skin c... Read >
Author: nypraise
26th June 2007
Our outer being is determined by our skin. Healthy skin is important since people typically first notice a person’s appearance. You can show how you care for yourself by having healthy skin. The importance of skin care is known by everyone. Since ther... Read >
Author: Markus Skupeika
16th May 2007
When you find blackheads(a lesion where trapped sebum and bacteria partially open to the surface and turn black due to the skin pigment melanin) on the face, neck, and upper part of the chest , upper arms and back, to the extent that you can not remove... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu
15th May 2007
If you read the last posting, you'll know some of the myths surrounding acne. Here we are going to talk about some of the things you can do to help control acne.
Tip #1 - Wash with warm water, rinse with cold. If you use warm water to wash, it will op... Read >
Author: chester ku-lea
09th May 2007
Acne Treatment - Is Light Therapy The Answer For Your Acne?
Those who suffer from acne know the meaning of the word desperation. They get so desperate after many treatments, that they lose hope of getting the acne treated at all. That takes them to the... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta
09th May 2007
Topical treatment means application of medication on the skin. You may use anything such as cream, gel, liquid, powder, etc. The following medications are used for topical treatment of acne.
Benzoyl Peroxide:
It is one of the most popular medicines... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta
06th May 2007
All of us have ideas about acne and the factors that affect acne treatment. Smoking is one such factor. Does smoking reduce the chances of quick cure? Many trials have been conducted to find out about the effect of smoking on acne formation and acne treat... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta
02nd May 2007
The first stage of acne is whiteheads and blackheads. The second stage of acne is called moderate acne. Moderate acne is also known as pimples or zits. Pimples are papules and pustules. Papules are solid mass of cells and pustules are infected lesions. Tr... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta
23rd April 2007
Acne inflammation and infection causes acne to grow in to the stage of cysts and nodules. The bacteria P. acnes that infect acne should be controlled at an earlier stage otherwise the acne damages the skin cells deeper inside and causes scars. If you cont... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta
23rd April 2007
Sebum is produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin. The Latin meaning of sebum is fat. Sebum comes out of the glands in the skin and coats the hair follicles. You find that your hair becomes oily if you leave it unwashed for few days, isn’t it? Trave... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta
23rd April 2007
Acne infection is commonly treated with topical antibiotics. Topical antibiotics kill the bacteria P. acnes and also help keep the gland unblocked. As topical antibiotics are safer to use for a long period compared to oral antibiotics, they are preferred ... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta
11th April 2007
You will not find anybody who ever loved acne except doctors who get money by treating it. Acne is not a life threatening disease but it can make life very bad. It may destroy a person psychologically. Look for somebody whose face is full of spots and tal... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta
09th April 2007
According to some studies, certain hormones known as androgens trigger the formation of acne as they enlarge the sebaceous glands in the skin. They then cause these oil-producing glands to increase sebum or oil production, which then leads to the formatio... Read >
Author: Alien
27th February 2007
Acne rosacea is one of the problems that young adults face nowadays. Adults at the age of 30’s to 40’s are still prone to the attack of acne. Acne at this stage is called acne rosacea, which is quite difficult to handle. However, acne rosacea only hap... Read >
Author: CharleyHwang
27th February 2007
While there is no cure for acne, there are plenty of treatments and many ways to reduce the risk of an acne break out, here are some tips.
While you can’t 100% prevent an acne breakout, you can in many cases reduce the risk of a break out. In order... Read >
Author: Kevin Chang
20th February 2007
There are many kinds of acne that exist and one of them is body acne. We all know that acne usually strikes on the face but seldom on the body. Imagine there are red spots on your body, or even worse when you are planning to go for a swim. This will defin... Read >
Author: CharleyHwang
15th February 2007
Our face isn’t all white and radiant as always but sometimes it annoys us to see something black on our face. Sometimes we also can see something which is in white color instate of black. So what are these two things that are on our face? One thing I ca... Read >
Author: CharleyHwang
07th February 2007
In this day and age, there exists a wide variety of acne treatments from prescription medication to facial cleansers. Pharmaceutical giants try their very best to cater to individual needs both to present a cure to the masses and also to make as much pr... Read >
Author: Arturo Ronzon
05th January 2007
New Discovery May Lead To More Effective Acne TreatmentsScientists Discover Genetic Make-up of Acne BacteriumScientists have long known that the bacterium Propionibacteriumacnes (P. acnes) plays a leading role in the development of acnevulgaris, the scour... Read >
diane_m_darling
17th November 2006
If you have always wanted to know more about this topic, then get ready because we have all the information you can handle.
This interesting expose addresses some of the key issues regarding Acne. A cautious reading of this material could make a big ... Read >
Author: boysoda zee
15th November 2006
Copyright 2006 Tony Buel
Like all of the other forms of acne, there is no one thing that causes back acne. As far as the medical community stands, back acne also happens when oil glands start functioning more rapidly around puberty. The hormone group a... Read >
Author: tony buel
23rd October 2006
Recently I cam across a question about acne. Someone wanted to know if rubbing alcohol would cure acne. Such ideas about acne are widespread. It is not only rubbing alcohol, but also whites of eggs, toothpaste, tanning and other miracle cures for acne. Le... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta
06th October 2006
Pimples also called Acne are skin lesions caused by the blockage of follicle ducts of sebum glands. The blockage traps sebum and leads to an inflammation. This inflammation gets readily infected by a bacterium found naturally in the skin called P.Acnes. ... Read >
Author: Paton Jackson
31st August 2006
Acne is a problem that troubles many of us. Right from young teenagers to adults, this problem may make life miserable because of disfigured look it causes. Physical procedures are used to treat acne. are they the last resort? Let us find out.
Acne tre... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta
25th July 2006
Many people think they know what causes acne, the inflammation of skin pores that results in problems such as blackheads, whiteheads or pimples, primarily in teenagers. There are a lot of misconceptions about acne though. Officially common acne is known... Read >
Author: Lorna Findlay
25th July 2006
Zits, pimples, blemishes, breakouts-whatever you call it, acne can be a challenging condition that can be difficult to treat. Acne is very common, with an estimated 80% of all people worldwide expected to suffer from some sort of acne in their lifetime. ... Read >
Author: Lorna Findlay
25th July 2006
Acne- the causes of acne formation
The main cause of acne formation is excess sebum production. The sebum is produced by sebaceous glands that are attached to hair follicles. This sebum protects our skin from infection and dryness. During young years h... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta
22nd July 2006
Acne is one of the most common disorders that trouble us. Many of us get acne even when we grow up. Acne spoils our looks and affects our confidence. The scars are as bad and make us self-conscious. Can acne be contagious? Should we keep away from acne su... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta
20th July 2006
Most of us believe that when we get acne, we must be having oily skin. How can dry skin have acne? We believe that acne and oily skin are inseparable. These ideas are wrong. Removing surface oils and trying to dry the skin to make acne disappear will not ... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta
19th July 2006
Acne and treatments-
Acne has many treatments. Being a very common problem, people have found their own ways of treating acne. Some of them don't cure acne but may further damage the skin. Many of us believe that acne can be treated by getting exposed ... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta
03rd July 2006
All of us want good-looking skin. Acne is the biggest obstacle in our effort. There are other skin problems that look like acne but are not acne. Milia is one of them. Milia are white spots on the face that can form at any age. Milia look like white pearl... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta
09th June 2006
Acne is a common disorder in skin that may last for long in an individual. For many people, acne isn't a problem anymore when they reach the age of 30. But there are also individuals who continually carry the facial burden longer than expected. Treatments... Read >
Author: Justin Foss
29th May 2006
Before we discuss the topical treatments for acne we have to note down the effects we desire from those treatments. The desired results in acne treatment are- reduce inflammation, open the closed pores, kill the bacteria and reduce the oil. To get these r... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta
17th May 2006
With technology, acne treatments are getting better and better. With the new laser therapies, acne treatments are now more accurate.
Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the sebaceous hair follicles. Each follicle contains a tiny hair and multiple... Read >
Author: Kerwin Chang
11th May 2006
Frequently Asked Questions About Acne
Acne is a very common disease. People who have it tend to have similar kinds of questions about it and its treatment. This section addresses some of the common questions asked by people with acne. Please remember t... Read >
Author: Kerwin Chang
15th March 2006
Have you experienced a bump growing on your skin, and then you tried to pop it? Well after reading this you must now think twice before popping that bump, because it may be acne.
Acne is familiar to a lot of people nowadays. Acne is also known as pimpl... Read >
Author: Latese Calloway
26th January 2006
Using Acne Cleansers To Control Your Acne
Before getting into acne control, let us know how it is formed. Oil called sebum is secreted normally from hair follicles which travel up to the pores where it lubricates and protects the skin. Sometimes, there... Read >
Author: JTM Marketing
09th August 2005
By: Charlene J. Nuble
Picture this; the snow-white clear skin that you have been proud of since your teen years has suddenly poofed into a wicked witch's warty face upon reaching the age of 30! "Acne, at my age?" This is often the distressed statem... Read >
Author: Charlene Nuble
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