Acne is a condition that affects almost everyone at some time in their lives. According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 85 percent of adolescents and young adults between the ages of 12 and 24 develop the disorder. And although it is most common among adolescents, some people continue to be affected into their [...]

From mild to severe, acne has a knack of presenting itself at the worse times.  Fortunately, there are many home remedies you can make to help clear up your acne. Of course, remember that what works for someone else may not always work for you.  Our skin is highly individualized, with its own specific set of sensitivities.  [...]

What kinds of preventative maintenance can you use to cut down on your acne?  Is it possible to do something about acne outbreaks on your own?  
One of the first and most important measures to help prevent acne is to have a healthy lifestyle.  Eat three good meals a day, get the proper rest at night, [...]

The most effective home treatment regimens for acne start with washing your face.
You may think you know how to wash your face — you’ve been doing it all your life, right? Well you may have been causing some acne problems. Washing the face twice a day, either with a formulated soap that is designed to [...]

Here are some frequently asked questions about the acne-like condition that is associated with swimming pools and hot tubs.
1. What is spa pool acne?
Spa pool acne is a common (and medically incorrect) name for “pseudomonas folliculitis” which is commonly known as “spa pool folliculitis.”
2. What is the difference between acne and folliculitis?
Folliculitis can look similar [...]

To the dismay of their parents, many newborn babies often experience skin breakouts that are alarmingly similar to acne.  These bumps are in fact often referred to as ‘baby acne.’  But what are these unsightly bumps that usually manifest themselves as white bumps?  Fortunately, baby acne is usually nothing to worry about.  The condition is [...]

Zits, pimples, blemishes, breakouts—whatever you call it, acne can be a challenging condition that can be difficult to treat.  Acne is very common, with an estimated 80% of all people worldwide expected to suffer from some sort of acne in their lifetime.  For those who suffer from the occasional zit, acne is a transient annoyance [...]

Acne is considered pimples, zits, blackheads, and whiteheads.  These are all part of the same irritating ailment that affects so many, especially teenagers.  In fact, many people consider acne the most irritating thing about puberty.  At a time when teenagers tend to be very self conscious and are going through physical changes, cracking voices, menstrual [...]

Many people think they know what causes acne, the inflammation of skin pores that results in problems such as blackheads, whiteheads or pimples, primarily in teenagers.  There are a lot of misconceptions about acne though.  Officially common acne is known as acne vulgaris.  And in explaining it, the answer becomes bit complicated.  Acne is an [...]

Severe acne can cause physical as well as emotional scars. Although most people stress out over the occasional zit, acne can deliver serious blows to an individual’s sense of confidence and self-perception.  Acne can cause a person to experience consistently blemished skin that may include pimples, papules, abscesses, cysts, blackheads, whiteheads, and other painful inflammations [...]

People are all different. Some people go through their entire lives with so few pimples they can actually count them while others lost count well before their fourteenth birthday. Some woman who have acne problems find that their acne actually clears up during pregnancy while others who have had very few pimples during their youth [...]

Deep cysts, inflammation, extensive damage to the skin and scarring characterize severe acne. It often requires an aggressive treatment regimen and should be treated by a dermatologist. Severe forms of acne can require years of treatment and may experience one or more treatment failures. However, almost every case of acne can be successfully treated. There [...]

What is acne Dysmorphia?  This is not a physical condition caused by acne, but is a mental illness that can be debilitating.  It shows up as a total preoccupation with some deformity, in this case acne.  It makes the sufferer think they are ugly or disgusting, their acne is horrible, and their skin is awful.  [...]

During adolescence most people likely dealt with one form of acne or another, and one of the most common forms that plagues most are blackheads. Keeping blackheads at a minimum can seem difficult, but it is possible to treat the pesky spots with much success.
Blackheads are almost impossible to prevent because of the ability of [...]

There are several precautions you can take to avoid at least some acne breakouts. The following tips are some of the major ones: 
Diet and Nutrition: Even though science has not found a direct link between diet and acne it is very important to maintain healthy eating habits and to remember that each person are is [...]

Acne scars are a problem for many people who suffered bad acne flare-ups in the past. After all, 80% of people in their teens and twenties are affected with acne. Most people will not have any lasting any affects of acne, but some will develop scarring that can be disfiguring. There are many products and [...]

Who wants to go back to the times of high school dances and the thought of how horrible it would be to have a pimple pop up on that special night? No woman, teenage or adult, wants to deal with acne breakouts. Unfortunately a lot of women deal with acne resurfacing in their adult years [...]

No matter what your age, if you wake up with pimples in the morning it starts your day off in the wrong direction.  Is there anything that can be done to prevent acne?  It isn’t just the teenagers who have problems with acne. Men and women sometimes into the 40’s and 50’s will have a [...]

There are several medications that can trigger a breakout of acne, or aggravate an existing case of acne. Many of these medications and classes of medication are mentioned below and are very helpful in treating acne outbreaks.
In general, any unusual stress or illness may aggravate acne or even cause an acne breakout. In some cases [...]

There are many myths about acne, which are also called pimples or zits.  These myths have grown over the yeas, and are passed on by well-intentioned people who think they are giving good information, but in actual fact, they are incorrect.  Let’s take a look at some of the most common myths.
One common misconception is [...]