Acne is such a common skin disorder that many people–especially teens–feel they must just deal with the hand their dealt. The statistics on how many people suffer from acne in the United States vs how many people seek treatment for …
Anyone who has ever suffered from acne breakouts has probably wondered if it’s time to go on prescription acne medication. If you are even thinking about that question, the answer is that it’s most likely time for you to see …
The proven over the counter (OTC) acne-fighting ingredients on the market are salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. Salicylic acid works by aiding skin to peel and thus peel off the acne lesion. Salicylic Acid also helps the cells to shed, …
Over the past few years, there has been significant buzz about two new smartphone apps that claimed to treat acne through the phone. The concept was patterned after Red and Blue LED Light devices; the apps claimed that the light emitted from the …
Acne breakouts can seem like a mystery, always popping up at the exact wrong time. The cause of acne is multifactorial, Hormones play a big role in the formation of acne. When the hormone androgen increases, so does sebum production, …
Many people experience a pop-up blemish (usually at the most inopportune time) when the rest of their skin is perfectly clear. Those isolated zits can be the most frustrating of all. When it comes to treating one pimple at a …
Dealing with obvious acne lesions is no fun for anybody–especially when it’s time to go out and face the world. But people like Cassandra Bankson, the teenager who demonstrated on You Tube how she applies makeup to cover her obvious …
The proper cleansing is key when it comes to unclogging your pores and preventing future acne breakouts. It’s the first thing you should be doing in the morning and the last step at night for a proper anti-acne regimen. We …
After all of these years, benzoyl peroxide still remains one of the top acne medications. Available in both over-the-counter and prescription formulations, it is a treatment that nearly everyone with acne has tried at some point. However, not everyone who has …
Salicylic acid is one of the most common over-the-counter medications used to treat acne. Salicylic acid is available in many formulations, including cleansers and spot treatment creams, at concentrations up to 2%. Dr. Schweiger explains that, “Salicylic acid helps remove …
