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Skin Conditions: Teenage Acne
Almost all teens get acne. The exact cause of acne is not known, but hormones called androgens can play a role. Some medications (for example, andr...
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Adult Acne is Treatable
“Most of the over-the-counter products involve salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, which are good for whiteheads and pustules, but not so much for...
Read moreUnderstanding Acne Basics
It occurs in both sexes, although teenage boys tend to have the most severe cases. The simple truth is that heredity and hormones are behind most f...
Read moreAdult Acne: Why You Get It, How to Fight It
A good cleanser will also let other skin products reach your skin and work better. Benzoyl peroxide is another acne fighter. Use benzoyl peroxide p...
Read moreDont Make These Acne Treatment Mistakes
Don’t use acne scrubs that might cause more inflammation, and don’t use cleansers that strip the face of its natural oils. “When the skin is dry an...
Read moreMyths and Facts About Adult Acne
Acne Myth 3: Stress causes acne. Acne Myth 4: Don’t wear sunscreen, it will aggravate your acne. “Studies in teens show that washing your face twic...
Read moreUnderstanding Acne Treatment
Microdermabrasion has little effect on acne itself, but is effective in combination with lasers. Like many over-the-counter and prescription produc...
Read moreWhat are Acne Causes and Treatments?
If the oil breaks through to the surface, the result is a 'whitehead.' If the oil becomes oxidized (that is, acted on by oxygen in the air), the oi...
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Acne may be mild (few, occasional pimples), moderate (inflammatory papules), or severe (nodules and cysts).
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