Acne
Whether you call them blemishes, pimples, or zits, most of us experience mild acne at some point in our lives. More often a problem in the teen years, acne vulgaris, as it’s known medically, starts when skin pores become blocked by excess oil and dead skin cells. Some people have severe acne resulting in hundreds of pimples across the face, chest, and back, although many treatments can help.
- What Causes Acne?
- How to Treat Acne at Home
- Medications Used to Treat Acne
Acne News
Bad Acne Linked to Suicidal Thinking in Teens
Compared to their clear-skinned peers, teens who have bad acne are more than twice as likely to have mental health problems and are at greater risk of having suicidal thoughts, according to a new study.
With Microdermabrasion, Rough Seems to Work Better
Rough buffing of the skin does a better job of removing wrinkles and acne scars and stimulating healing than a gentler rubbing, University of Michigan researchers report.
Botox Alternative May Safely Smooth Forehead Lines
A new type of Botox drug called Reloxin appears safe and effective in reducing forehead wrinkles, a new study finds.
Black Henna Tattoo Chemical Can Cause Skin Reaction
THURSDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) — Black henna tattoos contain a chemical called para-phenylenediamine (PPD) that can cause serious skin reactions, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) warns. The popular black henna tattoos are sold everywhere from summer carnivals and open-air malls to vacation spots and cruise ships. PPD, commonly used for black hair dye, is [...]
Laser Resurfacing Helps Aging Faces
TUESDAY, July 22 (HealthDay News) — Carbon dioxide laser resurfacing still seems the best way to erase telltale signs of aging on your face—and keep them away. The technique does have a fairly high rate of complications, namely lightening of the skin color, according to authors of a study published in the July/August issue of Archives [...]
