We all think of acne as a teen problem and feel really bad about our acne issues as we get older, let's face it we think that we should be done with our acne already. Well if you are out of your teens and still struggling with acne a new study shows that you are not alone. While acne may … [Read more...]
Stress and a bad economy lead to acne?
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Email This PostThe Chicago Sun Times is reporting this today: Stress is a leading cause of breakouts, and there's no shortage of that these days in the office of Oakland, Calif.-based Dr. Katie Rodan. Many of her clients are in the financial field. Meanwhile, Manhattan dermatologist Dr. Cheryl Karcher is … [Read more...]
What causes acne
Print This Post Email This PostWhile there are always new questions to answer, many of the factors that tend to produce acne have been well researched. Hormones and Sebum It's no accident that acne tends to be associated with teens. It strikes over 85% of us during those years. It's at that stage of life when hormone levels … [Read more...]
Should I Worry About Baby Acne?
Print This Post Email This PostMany parents are horrified to find that a baby can be born with acne, or develop it in the first few weeks of life. In fact, most babies have some kind of rash as newborns. This may be baby acne, seborrhea (also known as seborrheic dermatitis), or eczema. Of these three possible rashes, acne is … [Read more...]
5 Myths about Acne
Print This Post Email This PostMyths and misinformation about acne can make things even worse. Here are five most popular acne myths - demystified. Acne is not caused by poor hygiene REALITY: Dead skin cells, oxidized skin oil (sebum), dust and dirt particles clog pores and trigger acne. Some experts claim that you should wash … [Read more...]
