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Chemical peels using either alpha-hydroxy acid or beta-hydroxy acid are both highly effective in treating mild to moderately severe facial acne, researchers at the Saint Louis University School of…

Laser treatment can reduce inflammatory facial acne lesions with few side effects, new research shows. Moreover, it appears to work even with the darkest skin types.

The findings, which appear in…

People with severe acne who achieve clearer skin with a combination of an oral antibiotic and anti-acne gels applied to the skin are often able to maintain their clearer complexion…

Low doses of isotretinoin (brand name, Roaccutane or Accutane) are effective for treating moderate acne, according to a study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

“The efficacy of…

Differin (adapalene gel 0.1%) used in combination with either topical or oral antibiotics is safe and effective for the treatment of moderate to moderately severe acne.

Results of a phase…

A plan to prevent birth defects from a widely used acne drug is placing heavy burdens on doctors, patients and pharmacists and should be halted until flaws can be fixed, doctors…

Dermatologists seem to agree that something in milk and dairy products may be linked to teen-age acne.

But is it hormones and “bioactive molecules,” as a study in…

The activity of male hormones, androgens, can give rise to acne during adolescence, but may also protect against Coronary heart disease in adulthood, UK researchers report.

However, androgens…

Here are general tips to prevent your acne from getting worse

 
• Wash the face twice a day with a gentle soap. Washing your face more often than that may irritate…

The big four-oh can be an emotional milestone, but it’s also an important time for your skin. You’ll notice that your skin tone is a little duller and your pores look bigger.

Treating Blackheads and Small red pimples

For non-inflammatory acne (blackheads and papules) the treatment of choice is the prescription drug tretinoin (Retin A, retinoic acid), a vitamin A derivative, or adapalene (Differin), also…

Teenagers and many others with acne, seek five-minute cures for acne and a return to a clear skin free of blemishes. The truth is that there are no instant cures, but a twice daily routine…

Has all this talk of lasers, chemical peels and surgery freaked you out? There is another pain-free solution. Do nothing. Live with your scars. Many people have and have even become famous faces in…

About 90% of all teenagers get acne, while 20% of all cases are adults. Acne is not limited to teenagers.

Acne in babies is uncommon and results from the effect of maternal hormones.

Acne…

Acne is a skin condition that occurs when the sebaceous (oil-secreting) glands in the skin and along hair shafts become clogged and inflamed, and infected by bacteria.

Blackheads and whiteheads form in the clogged…

Skin lesions most commonly involve the face, neck, shoulders and back.

When you look at a patient with acne you may see:

Treatment options
The internet will bombard you with thousands of miracle cures for acne scars, but if you are searching for a solution that won’t leave you looking like Michael Jackson, read…

 
• All patients with inflammatory acne.  
• If noninflammatory acne does not respond to treatment.  
• If you develop emotional problems as a result of your acne.  …

Let’s start by explaining the anatomy of the skin. The hair consists of three components:

 
• the hair follicle itself with an emerging hair shaft;  
• the sebaceous (oil) gland which…

Acne is easily diagnosed by physical examination and medical history.

When signs of of androgen excess are present such as menstrual irregularity, hair loss on the scalp and hair growth…

1. Scarring
Everyone with acne worries about possible scarring. Scarring is best prevented by getting rid of the acne. Fortunately, there are many methods dermatologists can use to improve the scarring caused by…

Depression is common amongst acne sufferers. How do you know if you or someone you care about is suffering from depression and needing help? Look out for the following signs:

1. Get help
There is no point in suffering in silence. Although acne cannot be cured, it can definitely be treated effectively. Discuss your problem with your doctor and ask him/her to refer…

Clean skin gently
Most doctors recommend that people with acne gently wash their skin with a mild cleanser, once in the morning and once in the evening and after heavy…

The big four-oh can be an emotional milestone, but it’s also an important time for your skin. You’ll notice that your skin tone is a little duller and your pores look bigger.