Why wasn I told this about acne as a teenager?

I don know if it was puberty or hormonal upheaval but friends I do know this, my teenage years were miserable because of one thing: Acne. Well, based on what some people say about Positive thinking and all, I guess I allowed it to have too much control over me. However, at that age, how [...]

Understanding Cystic Acne

Cystic acne is a common type of skin infection that is commonly found on teens. Understanding what cystic acne is can help you to better treat this condition on your own body. For many individuals, it is traumatizing in the way that their outward appearance is flawed by these small but powerful infections. The skin [...]

Removing Acne Scars And Medical Insurance

The actions required in removing acne scars can be expensive. Depending on the severity and amount of scarring, multiple treatments may be needed in order to effectively minimize the lasting effects of acne. The problem that many sufferers face is finding a way to pay for removing acne scars if their medical insurance does not [...]

Treat Acne With Essential Fatty Acids

Whilst scientists do not fully understand the cause of acne, the role of essential fatty acids in the body, including the skin, is reasonably understood. This understanding has led to some scientists and natural health practitioners looking at the effects and benefits of essential fatty acids for skin conditions such as acne. Udo Erasmus is [...]

Social Pimples not Medical

Anyone that has graced our earth, has reached a stage in their life that is known as Puberty. Puberty is a time in life, different for everyone, where the largest hormone and sexual growth takes places. Common characterstics that are defined during this time are pubic hair, voice changes, larger breasts, etc. A common ‘side [...]

The Many Causes Of Acne

Acne remains a bit of a mystery. It seems to be partly hereditary, but why some people are affected by it and others are untouched isn’t exactly known. We do, however, understand some of the biology behind it. The main culprit is the excess production of sebum, an oily substance whose function is to keep [...]

Summertime – Sun, Sea, Sand and Skincare

It’s summer and the sun is shining high in the sky like a daily reminder that the time of holidays, beach parties and swimming is now among us. This is the perfect moment to put your worries aside and join your friends for a week-end at the beach, a party blasting its way late into [...]

What causes Acne and how to control them.

Acne begins in puberty, but it does not always end there. Every teenager, if examined closely enough will show some of the effects of acne with some being mild, others more severe. The major hormone causing changes in teenagers is androgen. Under its influence, the sebaceous glands produce more and more sebum (oil). This leads, [...]

What Causes Acne?

Though the exact cause of acne is unknown, many doctors believe it is a direct result of a variety of factors. One of these factors is the increase in androgens during puberty. Androgens are hormones, and can cause the enlargement and overstimulation of the sebaceous glands in people with acne. For both males and females, [...]

Types of Acne Treatment Solutions For Your Skin

Treating your acne can be an overwhelming task what with all of the medications available these days. The best way to find treatment for your acne is to first learn about your skin. There are 3 main skin types. Knowing what type of skin you have is the first step to effectively controlling your acne. [...]

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