Acne is a very common skin problem, one that affects millions of people around the world. More specifically, acne is the term that is used to describe plugged pores, pimples, and cysts that appear on the face and other areas of the body. Acne can occur on one’s face, chest, back, even the shoulders and […]

As a teenage girl, puberty is high on the list of things that cause stress. Stress and changing hormones cause acne. Some teenagers are lucky and get through puberty with only a few blemishes at most. Others suffer with acne that is practically disfiguring. So, many teenagers are trying to avoid acne and the regular […]

Acne has many causes. Heredity, hormones, diet, and stress have all been linked to acne. Chronic acne sufferers cannot control their genetics; however, they can learn to manage stress, maintain a balanced diet and (for women) use birth control to help level out hormone fluctuations that can cause acne breakouts. Acne sufferers often treat their […]

Let’s not sugarcoat it. Acne is a nightmare. For any long-term sufferer of chronic acne, frequent breakouts can impact your appearance, social, and professional life. Acne can also cause the self-esteem to take a nosedive. Acne causes are as individual as acne sufferers themselves and, though acne is the most common skin disorder, there is […]

Acne is a very common skin condition, one that occurs when greasy secretions from the skin’s sebaceous glands plug the tine openings for hair follicles. Acne can range from being so mild that it is hardly a problem at all to so severe that the person may not even want to leave their house because […]