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Treating Acne in White Skin The Essential Info As with all ethnicities, acne is common in Caucasian skin, and is the top reason white people see a dermatologist. However, Caucasian people tend to experience more severe acne lesions, but less hyperpigmentation (dark/red spots left behind after an acne lesion heals), when compared to other ethnicities. …
Looking at the Research and Possible Links Between Masturbation and Acne The Essential Info “Masturbation causes acne” is a prime example of a myth. It is a story that has been used over the centuries to deter people from engaging in premarital sex or to enforce religious standards, but is based on no science. To date, …
Only A Couple Work, and Then Only to A Limited Degree The Essential Info While home remedies seem intriguing, they are unlikely to dramatically clear the skin. If you do decide to try a home remedy, exercise caution to avoid hurting your skin. Home Remedies with at Least Some Science Behind Them (they might help …
Does Such a Thing Exist? The Essential Info Any time you hear a company, product, or web site claiming a “cure” for acne, it is wise to react with skepticism. Do not fall for marketing hype, especially online, that a product or treatment program of any kind will “cure” your acne. It will not. The …
Follow These Important Steps The Essential Info Avoiding irritation is the name of the game when it comes to washing your skin. Follow these guidelines: Wash no more than twice per day. Use a gentle facial cleanser. Avoid soap. Use only your bare hands and barely touch your skin. Let the cleanser do the job for …
Busting the Myths Surrounding Acne The Essential Info The Truth: Pimples aren’t caused by dirt: Pores are clogged inside the skin, not from the top down from getting dirt in your pores. Masturbation and/or sex doesn’t cause acne: This was a historical way to scare young people out of having premarital sex and has no …
Information and Treatment for Acne on the Back of the Neck The Essential Info The skin on the back of the neck is thick, with bigger pores and larger skin oil glands compared to the skin on the face and front of the neck. This makes the skin on the back of the neck more likely …
The basics of acne in adult men and women The Essential Info Adult acne is common and tends to afflict women more than men, but can affect both genders on the face and/or body. Usually adult acne is simply the result of adolescent acne continuing into adulthood, however, particularly in women, acne can present itself …
A Rare and Debilitating Mental Illness, Similar to Anorexia Nervosa The Essential Info Acne can be tough to live with for just about anyone. But some people take it much harder than others. If you are spending hours in front of a mirror obsessing over imperfections, and especially if you end up picking at yourself …
The Role of Hormones in Acne The Essential Info Males and females: Hormones are necessary for acne to begin. This is why we see acne start only after the onset of puberty. Specifically, it is the increased androgens (male hormones found in both males and females) that the body starts producing that can cause acne in …
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