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.

If you suffer from acne, you may find that the psychological effects are far worse than the physical effects.

As acne usually affects teens who are in a stage when they explore relationships…

Many adolescents view acne as a curse of the teenage years. Unfortunately, there’s no foolproof way to prevent or cure flare-ups, but certain skin care tips can help.

1. How to clean your skin
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…

During your 30s, any persistent skin breakouts should dwindle. In their place will be the first signs of ageing. A decade ago you could party the night away and hide the damage…

If your child suffers from acne, he or she will need your help in more ways than one. Here’s what to do:

The twenties are likely to see your skin at its best, thanks to plenty of collagen and elastin. You probably survived the agony of acne and your skin is clear, your pores…

Myth: Fatty foods and chocolates affect acne
Fact: Although it is always important for general health to follow a balanced diet, there is no proof that eating fatty foods and chocolates will cause…

Smoking does have damaging effects on the skin over a number of years. Chemicals absorbed from tobacco smoke can damage connective tissue that lies underneath the skin, which results in wrinkling. People who have…