Archive for November, 2007

For women who suffer from moderate to severe acne, the birth control pill for acne can be a miracle for them. Acne is closely related to hormonal imbalances. The surge in hormones can trigger your body to produce more sebum. Sebum is an oily substance that can clog the pores. When the pores become clogged, [...]


For some people, controlling acne outbreaks is easy but for others it’s a daily struggle. Still there are people who fall somewhere in between. They only suffer from occasional outbreaks. No matter which category you fall into, acne is ugly, miserable and depressing. Finding a method to control acne can be a difficult and frustrating [...]


There are many myths surround acne skin care and some of them can do more harm than good. Instead of treating your acne, some of the methods of acne treatment can actually cause more irritation. Some people prefer to rely on dermatologist to control their acne problem, but others manage to find the solution in [...]


Today there are many people feel that taking care of their skin has become difficult and expensive. They need to spend a lot of time and money on skin care and cosmetic products in order to look great. Of course, it doesn’t have to be like this. In this post, I will share with you [...]


Acne Mechanica is a form of acne that can occur under repetitive friction between sports equipment or tight-fitting clothing against the skin. Exercise enthusiasts are most susceptible to this form of acne.
Some common sports equipments that can cause acne mechanica are:

helmets and helmet straps worn by football players.
shoulder pads worn by football players.
tight headbands worn [...]


Acne is perhaps one of the most common and annoying conditions that can hit anyone. It can be embarrassing, frustrating, and depressing. But fortunately, it is also avoidable.
There are many factors that can cause acne. For example, during puberty, our body is undergoing hormonal changes and produce higher amount of oils. Acne can also be [...]


If you’re looking for a proper skin care routine for maintaining a healthy skin, you have come to the right place.
In order to have the best skin care routine works for you, you needt o identify your skin type first. Basically, there are three main skin types: OILY, DRY and a COMBINATION of both. If [...]


In order to find the right solution for removing your acne and blemishes, you need to spend some time and efforts to do your research. This is to ensure that you get the required knowledge and make an informed decision. There are so many products and promises on the market, it’s difficult to decide who [...]


Today there are many medications available to treat acne but most of them actually treat acne after an outbreak. In other words, most medications from the doctor are working on controlling the symptoms or disease rather than prevention. But can we actually prevent acne? The answer is a resounding “YES” if we understand what our [...]