Emotional/Psychological
Acne Dysmorphia
Acne dysmorphia is a mental illness, linked to body dysmorphic disorder, and similar in psychiatric terms to Anorexia Nervosa. People with acne dysmorphia feel obsessed...
March 27, 2020
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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Acne In-depth: How Dead Skin Cell Accumulation Can Lead to Acne
In acne-prone skin, skin cells are over-produced. When these skin cells get old they die, and instead of flaking off the skin, they accumulate and stick together, resulting in a clogged pore.
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About Acne
Acne Myths
Myths abound when it comes to acne. This page dispels all of the major myths and presents the facts.
January 05, 2022
Other Skin Conditions
Acne vs. Rosacea
Acne and rosacea are sometimes confused for the same disease, but they are each distinct skin diseases that affect different subsets of people and require different treatments.
April 25, 2020
Sun Exposure
Active Ingredients in Sunscreen in the United States
There are 17 active sunscreen ingredients approved for use in the United States, but only 8 of them are commonly found in sun-protection products. These...
January 30, 2020
Adult Acne
Adult Acne
Adult acne affects 25% of adult men and 50% of adult women at some point. On this page, adult acne versus adult onset acne is explored, and treatment options for both men and women are presented.
September 27, 2019
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
Smoking/Alcohol/Drugs
Alcohol and Acne
Nobody knows whether drinking alcohol can lead to cause acne or make acne worse. The scientific community has not produced enough evidence, and the evidence we do have is inconclusive and mixed. However, physical irritation of the skin makes acne worse, and inebriated people tend to be less careful.
October 29, 2020
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
Shaving
Are Aftershaves Safe to Use on Acne-Prone Skin?
While most aftershaves are most likely safe to use on acne-prone skin, be sure to choose one that does not contain alcohol or pore-clogging ingredients.
April 20, 2021