The cause of pimples is unknown. The process by which a pimple develops is highly intricate. While we do know that a pore collapses on itself and blocks sebum (skin...

Introduction to Scalp Acne Acne can occur on the scalp much like it can on the face and on the rest of the body. However, the scalp can be harder to...

Acne by its very nature can be considered a hormonal disease. Hormones are responsible for the maturation of the oil glands in our skin and only once matured do these...

  About One-Half of People with Facial Acne Also Suffer from Body Acne Body Acne Often Goes Unreported Not Enough Research on Body Acne A Common Cause Between Facial and Body Acne Physical Irritation of...

  Sebum and Acne Formation Sebum Levels in Acne Patients The Role of Male Hormones The Composition of Sebum and Its Relationship to Acne Conclusion   Acne forms when a skin pore becomes clogged. A skin pore...

  The Underlying Causes of Acne Acne is a complex disease with many contributing factors, and the scientific community still does not understand its underlying causes. Researchers believe that a sequence of...

Investigating the relationship between diet and acne is difficult. To date, researchers have not performed randomized controlled trials to confirm that diet improves or worsens acne. As an acne sufferer, you can experiment...

Some people with acne use topical (applied to the skin) apple cider vinegar as a natural remedy in an attempt to control their acne. While anecdotal reports are mixed, and...

Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate or NaHCO3, is a common household product made of sodium, hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen. People use baking soda on a daily basis in toothpaste,...

This is a method you can use if you want to do everything you possibly can to prevent a zit from forming. It is important that you catch the pimple...

An egg white’s primary function is to protect the egg yolk and to provide additional nutrition for the growth of the embryo. Egg white is 88% water and 11% protein....

Honey contains a variety of substances that are responsible for its antibacterial, wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects, which theoretically could be beneficial for acne. While anecdotal reports suggest that honey...

Aloe and Its Potential for Healing The Aloe plant has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The flesh from the plant has been used to create gels, drinks, cosmetics, and as a folk...

  Adapalene Azelaic Acid Benzoyl Peroxide Clindamycin Dapsone Erythromycin Isotretinoin (Accutane) Oral Antibiotics Oral Contraceptives (Birth Control Pills) Sodium Sulfacetamide Spironolactone Tazarotene Tretinoin How to Wash Your Face Adapalene What is it: Made under the brand name "Differin," it is a topical retinoid gel which is applied...