Four main factors cause acne: Excess oil production Hair follicles clogged by oil and dead skin cells Bacteria Inflammation Acne may appear on your face, forehead, chest, back and shoulders because these areas of skin have the most oil glands. Hair follicles are connected to oil glands. The follicle wall may bulge and produce a […]
Isotretinoin is a pill you take for four to five months. Your acne will start to improve in one to two months, and the vast majority of people are clear at the end of treatment. It is the only acne medication that permanently reduces acne an average of 80 percent—some people a little more and […]
Antibiotics help stop infections caused by bacteria. They kill the bacteria or by keep them from copying themselves or reproducing. Antibiotics help to slow or stop the growth of harmful bacteria on the skin surface and in the follicles. They may help treat moderate to severe acne, regardless of the underlying cause. They can provide […]
Azelaic acid is a chemical compound found naturally in whole grains. It has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It approved skin care ingredient used for the topical treatment of acne. It exfoliates dead skin cells. It prevents future whiteheads and blackheads from forming. It lightens acne scars as well as melasma. It’s gentle on the skin […]
What is benzoyl peroxide and how does it work? Acne is the common cause of spots. Most people with acne are aged between 12 and 25, but some older and younger people are affected too. Small sebaceous glands lie just under your skin surface and make an oil (sebum) that keeps your skin supple and […]
pores are the small openings at the top of our hair follicles. They are covering the whole body. Our pores release sebum (oil) to moisturize our skin to help keep it supple. pores are necessary for the health of the skin but large pores can be frustrating. Enlarged pores can be seen at all ages. […]