Acne Explained

What is Acne? Acne Essentials Explained! What is acne? Acne is a disease that affects many people from different walks of life regardless of age. The concept that only teenagers get acne is a myth. Acne can come in many forms. In this guide, we will focus on breaking down the different types of


Babies and Acne

Babies and Acne - Baby Acne Lesions Often when children are born there is a period from about six weeks to three months old where their little bodies attempt to reset the hormonal register.  When this occurs, children can get what is known as “baby acne,” (that could be cleared with the


Teenage Acne

Teenage Acne Children are developing acne sooner due to an increasing rate of early onset puberty.  Some experts have tied that to an increased infant consumption of soy based baby formula, as soy can act as a “phyto-hormone,” (a plant product that acts like a hormone), and trigger hormone


Adult Onset Acne

Adult Onset Acne Many men and women experience acne for the first time as an adult.  This type of adult acne usually has one of two origins: either hormonal cystic acne, or surface response to allergens.  Both of these acne conditions have distinct root causes and treatment (like Neutrogena or,


Pregnancy Acne

Pregnancy Acne Too often a major hormonal switch, such as pregnancy, can lead to surprising bouts of adult onset acne.  When women become pregnant, their bodies undergo a type of hormonal reset, and during this reset process, their skin conditions can either improve or deteriorate. (Neutrogena


Acne in Men – Folliculitis

Acne in Men - Folliculitis Treatments Men are results-oriented. They have the same skin care goals that have traditionally been associated with women: acne treatment and prevention, sun protection, and anti-aging therapies.  However, men are also concerned with additional factors as well that


Acne Scarring

Acne Scarring and Acne Scars Treatments Acne Scarring can be one of the most significant problems for acne sufferers, especially when acne lesions are excoriated or “picked”.  There are two main types of acne scars. 1. Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) 2. Collagen degradation


Professional Acne Treatments

Professional Acne Treatments There are many treatments that can be successful in the prevention and treatment of acne.  We will examine here esthetic or spa treatments, medical treatments, and homeopathic treatments. (if you look for products to try, you may consider any of these: - PCA Skin


Acne Treatments Products

Acne Treatments Products Consistent home care can make the difference between improving acne or making symptoms worse, and a brief consultation with an esthetician can help guide you to the best products for your skin. There are a number of different acne products on the market that claim to


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