About Acne

If you have ever had a pimple, you’ve had acne. It is a hormonal and inflammatory disease that affects all ethnicities, particularly during adolescence and early adulthood, and is found primarily on the face and upper body. 

Acne lesions occur when the pores of the skin become clogged, trapping skin oil and bacteria inside, leading to a variety of acne lesions, from mild acne to severe acne that can scar. 

Factors that may make acne worse: genetics, hormones, physical irritation of the skin, stress, sunburns, cosmetics, and diet.

Avoid pore-clogging ingredients, and always pop correctly. 
 

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Pregnancy Alternative Treatment Options for Acne During Pregnancy Light and laser therapy are potentially safer treatments for acne in pregnant women. However, both can reduce folic acid levels. Always consult your physician before... April 21, 2021

Sun Exposure Here's How Much Sunscreen You Should Apply Apply a teaspoon on your face and neck, and 6-7 teaspoons (a shot glass-full) on your body, every 2 hours that you have been exposed to the sun's rays. April 21, 2021

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About Acne Can Wearing a Face Mask Trigger or Worsen Acne? Face masks may worsen existing acne and could lead to new breakouts. This is because they can irritate skin, and physical irritation can lead to... April 20, 2021

What Is Acne What Is Pyoderma Faciale? Pyoderma faciale is a severe form of acne that afflicts only females. It presents itself with severe redness as well as a variety of severe and less-severe acne lesions on the face. Treatment normally entails oral steroids and isotretinoin. April 20, 2021

Cystic Acne What's the Best Treatment for Cystic Acne? When acne is severe, widespread, and scarring, isotretinoin is the most effective treatment, but comes with severe, and potentially lifelong side effects. It also causes severe birth defects. Other options include oral antibiotics, steroids, and hormonal treatment (females only). April 19, 2021

Adult Acne Adult Acne - Everything You Need to Know Adult acne is similar to adolescent acne and can affect both women and men, but tends to affect women more often, and is normally found around the mouth, cheeks, chin, and jawline. April 17, 2021

Cystic Acne Cystic Acne on the Body The body has larger and more productive skin oil glands, and therefore, more severe acne lesions often develop on the back, chest, shoulders, and the... April 09, 2021

What Is Acne Exactly How Does Acne Form Now That Scientists Believe It Is Primarily Inflammatory? Scientists recently discovered that inflammation is present even before a pore becomes clogged. This has led to a new hypothesis about how acne is formed, with inflammation becoming a central player. April 06, 2021

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