Acne is a disorder that causes outbreaks of skin lesions commonly called pimples. It is caused by the skins oil glands making too much sebum, an oily substance, which leads to plugged pores. It also can be caused by the rapid production of a bacteria P. acnes. Acne lesions occur mostly on the … [Read more...]
Causes and prevention of acne
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Email This PostAcne is the medical term for common acne. Acne is widespread among teenagers, although a smaller percentage of adults in their 30's and 40's still get acne. Common acne is characterized by the presence of one or all of the following: whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustule or pimples that are seen … [Read more...]
Cystic Acne is Hard to Treat
Print This Post Email This PostPeter Gott is a doctor with many years of experience treating many ailments including Acne. This is an article from the Go Erie Newspaper of a question about Cystic Acne. Q) My daughter is 18 years old. She has swelling in her left cheek that is now moving into her eye. Her dermatologist says … [Read more...]
Progesterone and Acne
Print This Post Email This PostA question I recently saw for a lady asking an online forum about what her 24 years old daughter can do to get rid of acne and can contraceptive pills help? My daughter has acne and has taken the contraceptive Pill Marvelon since she was 15 to combat it. Now aged 24 and fearing for her fertility, … [Read more...]
Yasmin and spironolactone to treat acne in women
Print This Post Email This PostThe oral contraceptive Yasmin, plus a low-dose of the diuretic spironolactone, is a safe and effective treatment for women with severe facial acne, according to the findings of a small study.Hormones can play a role in the development of acne. "Several studies have demonstrated that combined oral … [Read more...]
