Body acne, which most often shows up on the back and chest, is very common. You may not realize it because people are normally wearing clothes, but more than half...

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...

  Dairy and Acne Glycemic Index / Glycemic Load Caloric Intake Chocolate Fatty / Oily Foods Omega-3 Zinc Iodine Antioxidants The Gut Presentation of bias Science still does not know whether diet and acne are related, but evidence is starting to trickle...

Isotretinoin is an oral medication derived from Vitamin A that is normally used to treat severe nodular and cystic acne. Isotretinoin is taken orally once a day, normally for 15-20...

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...

  What Is Accutane? How Does Accutane Work? Accutane Side Effects Other Adverse Events Pregnancy and Accutane Suicide and Depression Take with a High-fat Meal History of Accutane Topical Isotretinoin WARNING: Do Not Buy Accutane on the Internet! Presentation of bias   What...

  Alpha Hydroxy Acid Benzoyl Peroxide Resorcinol Salicylic Acid Sulfur How to Wash Your Face Alpha Hydroxy Acid What It Is: Glycolic acid and lactic acid are the most common alpha hydroxy acids used in skin care formulations, in...

Accutane (isotretinoin) is a medication that dermatologists sometimes prescribe to treat severe acne. Although effective at treating acne, isotretinoin can cause serious and dangerous side effects to the fetus during...