More than 80% of adherents to the South Beach Diet noticed improvement in their complexion, low carb acne diet helped, within three months of starting the dietary regimen, data from a large survey suggest. And among survey respondents taking acne medication, 91% said they decreased the dose of … [Read more...]
Living with Adult Acne
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Email This PostWe live in a world that still sees acne as a teenage affliction. From the time that first ugly zit mars our complexion, someone is reassuring us, "Don't worry, you'll grow out of it." But the fact is, many of us never grow out of acne. No one is sure why more adults are suffering from acne. Some … [Read more...]
Acne info from the American Academy of Dermatology
Print This Post Email This PostBy its very nature, skin of color is considered sensitive skin by dermatologists who regularly treat darker-skinned patients for a wide range of skin problems. Acne and rosacea can be especially problematic skin conditions for people with skin of color, as any skin irritation in these patients can … [Read more...]
FDA approves new Acne combo treatment
Print This Post Email This PostFor mild-to-moderate acne in patients 12 and older, the FDA has approved a once-a-day gel that combines adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel (Epiduo Gel 0.1%, 2.5%), the drug maker announced. According to Galderma, the combination gel "treats both inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions with no … [Read more...]
Acne light therapy Units
Print This Post Email This PostA new crop of hand-held acne light therapy esthetic devices has been crowding the bathroom shelf, wedged between the latest salon styling tool and multispeed electric toothbrush. Marketed as mini-me professional devices, the gadgets often come with hefty price tags and the promise of results that … [Read more...]
