Before discussing the gunk that is found inside a pimple, first you need to define what a pimple is.  Pimples, or zits the slang name can be mild to severe.  It’s a common skin condition and can affect anyone from teenagers to women in there 40’s and 50’s.  It’s rare to find acne in men [...]

Acne can come in many forms. So how does a person distinguish between the many faces and forms of acne? Hopefully this article will help describe and define the different forms of acne as well as define some of the characteristics of each. There are minor forms of acne and some very serious acne conditions [...]

Dermatologists feel that virtually every case of acne can be resolved. However, there are certain ‘facts of life’ that the acne sufferer must understand and accept:
There is no “overnight” cure: Resolution of acne problems takes time. Any doctors, clinics or treatments that promise “fast,” ”miraculous” or “overnight” results will ’suck you in’ but, in the [...]

What are those pesky white spots that appear on our faces? They are called whiteheads. These whiteheads are a form of acne that is made up of a mixture of oils, sebum and dead skin cell fragments, which result in a hard firm plug inside of the hair follicle. Sebum is the secretion from the [...]

You wake up in the morning and find your face is red, bumpy, and all-around unsightly.  Acne has happened overnight? Well, not always.  Even though it often looks like acne, rosacea is a common skin condition with acne-like symptoms that can be as psychologically scarring as acne.  Rosacea afflicts many people, especially adults.  In fact, [...]

Testosterone can be a major cause in the appearance of acne by athletes who are using performance-enhancing drugs.  Acne fulminansis is a severe form of acne that nearly always affects males.  This type of acne is often brought on with testosterone.  Some of the symptoms of this type of acne are, quick onset, severe scarring, [...]

Body acne is a horrible skin condition that affects both teenagers and adults. Body acne typically appears on the chest, back and buttocks but can also be present on most areas of the body. There are many contributing factors to what causes these blemishes, including stress and hormones. Perspiration and tight fitting clothing are common [...]

In this day of diet pills, and other pills or various other instant relief of other medical problems, is popping a pill to prevent pimples something you should try? 
It’s a common misconception only teenagers have acne.  In truth, all ages can get pimples and suffer from them at any time of their life.  In fact, [...]

Everybody, at some stage in their life, will have to deal with some form of acne. On some of the lucky ones, acne will be very mild and infrequent on some others it will be so severe it will seem like the closest thing to “hell on earth.” The vast majority of people will, however, [...]

Laser light therapy is a proven effective way to prevent scarring from chronic cases of acne as well as healing the outbreak as well.  Since acne is the most commonly diagnosed skin disorder in the United States, researchers are always looking for new and innovative ways to treat it.  Patients are often frustrated when it [...]

Many people who have never suffered from acne have no idea how large acne can loom in a person’s life.  The psychological and social impact of acne in a teenager’s life cannot be understated.  Adolescence is a difficult time because it represents a passage between childhoods into adulthood.  When a teenager suffers from acne, the [...]

Acne can often be considered the bane of the teenager’s existence.  Where in the world does it come from and how do you get rid of those pesky zits?  They cause embarrassment and inconvenience, and while everyone has suffered from them to some extent, no one likes them. Major culprits in causing acne can be [...]