This is not technically a physical condition caused by acne, but it is a mental condition. This can be a very debilitating illness that may show up with someonewho has a preoccupation with deformity. In this situation the person is totally preoccupied with acne. They believe that their acne is horrible and that their skin is awful, when in actuality it may not be all that bad. They are often … [Read more...]

Acne is a disorder that causes outbreaks of skin lesions commonly called pimples. It is caused by the skins oil glands making too much sebum, an oily substance, which leads to plugged pores. It also can be caused by the rapid production of a bacteria P. acnes. Acne lesions occur mostly on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. It is the most common skin disease. Although acne is not a … [Read more...]

Acne is an almost unavoidable aspect of growing up but the teenagers most affected by this common and frequently temporary skin condition say they'd gladly pay hundreds of dollars if it meant never having acne in the first place. The psychological impact of the condition can be alarming enough that even the parents of teenagers are willing to pay up if it means their children could avoid ever … [Read more...]

As we are all aware of, there are emotional effects caused by acne. More than those obvious red bumps on your face, there are effects of acne that could not just be healed by any cream or acne solution and that is the emotional scars left by acne. Well, no doctor or any expert dermatologist could provide you with the best answers to this problem on acne. According to studies, acne is very common … [Read more...]

If you need acne treatment during pregnancy you may not be at all happy about it! Unfortunately acne is one of the side effects of pregnancy for many women. It is unexpected in many cases and it can be depressing, especially as it often breaks out at a time when your hormones are giving you the emotional equivalent of a roller coaster ride. Whether or not you suffered from acne before, you may … [Read more...]

In the war against her acne, Veronica Prudencio was losing. Proactiv Solution, Clearasil, Murad, Neutrogena, grease-free diets, medical spa treatments, lemon juice, rice water facials -- none of them worked. Not even remotely. She'd "spent thousands upon thousands of dollars, and tried everything," says Prudencio, 21, a college student in Arlington, Va. Then, at her "breaking point," Prudencio … [Read more...]

Although less common than adult female acne, adult male acne can continue well after your teenage years. The cause of acne in men can vary but unlike adult female acne which is often related to menstruation, pregnancy or even menopause, male acne is often caused by non-hormonal factors that can be resolved easily. Types of Adult Acne Acne Vulgaris- Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition … [Read more...]

Good skin care practices play only a minor role in whether a person develops acne. But they are essential to treating it, and to good skin health in general. Some believe, mistakenly, that a thorough scrubbing will help prevent acne. Actually, washing has little effect on whether acne develops or not. The effects occur mostly afterward, once acne has occurred. Scrubbing doesn't help, in … [Read more...]

What is the best makeup for acne prone skin? This is a question that will be on the minds of many girls and young women. Up to 90% of young people in the western world suffer from acne, and this at a time in our lives when we are most concerned about our personal appearance. So what can be done? Acne is caused by blockages in the hair follicles. It is usually most apparent on the face, back and … [Read more...]

There are always new ways to treat acne comes as the latest and the best way to treat acne and smooth out your skin against acne days. Some of these methods are not really effective, and cause users simply pour their money down the drain, so to speak, hoping to finally find the answer to your acne woes.  Others, such as laser acne treatment is really effective and proven way to clear acne … [Read more...]