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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...

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...

Understanding 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...

Adult 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...

Dont 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...

Myths 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...

Understanding Acne Treatment

Microdermabrasion has little effect on acne itself, but is effective in combination with lasers. Like many over-the-counter and prescription produc...

What 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...

Acne Health Center

Acne may be mild (few, occasional pimples), moderate (inflammatory papules), or severe (nodules and cysts).