5 Myths about Acne
December 6, 2008 by admin
Filed under Acne Causes
Myths 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 your face as many as three times [...]
Best Drugstore acne treatments
May 10, 2008 by admin
Filed under Acne Treatment
So, what are the best drugstore acne treatments?
Self-treatment of acne is the most common situation. Most acne is mild enough that over the counter, non-prescription medications work fine. Combined with a regimen of overall good skin care, they will do an effective job of clearing up acne in as short a time as possible.
Benzoyl Peroxide [...]
Advanced Acne Treatments
May 5, 2008 by admin
Filed under Acne Treatment
Some acne cases require more advanced treatment methods. In some individuals, the motivation isn’t just the severity of the acne as much as the desire to avoid side effects from medication. Whatever the motive, advanced acne treatments offer an alternative that is attractive to many. Among the most popular are light and laser treatments.
In decades [...]
Who gets Acne?
April 26, 2008 by admin
Filed under Acne Causes
The short answer to the question ‘Who gets acne?’ is: nearly everyone sooner or later. But the breakdown of who and when is interesting and helpful.
Acne is a condition in which a skin pore becomes clogged as a result of excess dead skin cells and sebum, a natural skin oil, being unable to exit the [...]

