You are here : health.am > Acne Health Center > Acne articles Acne articles A spot of bother - acne in adult women • Acne articles • Apr 25 05 Most people see acne as a necessary evil that will disappear along with the other scourges of adolescence. And for many people this does indeed happen. “But for… Women with acne • Acne articles • • Acne news • Apr 25 05 You thought that when you hit your 20’s it would be the end of your acne woes. Right? Unfortunately for many women this is not the case. As the female body goes into and… Anatomy of the skin • Acne articles • Apr 25 05 Your skin: amazing stuff. Tough, yet sensitive, permeable, yet waterproof. It’s flexible, yet strong, considering that it’s very thin. It houses millions of tiny units that regulate its fluid levels and temperature. It… Acne scars can be minimised • Acne articles • • Acne news • Apr 25 05 Millions of people suffer the ravages of acne scars long after adolescence has passed and the acne condition has faded. But the scars can become much less noticeable through certain treatments, according… Incidence of Acne • Acne articles • Apr 25 05 Here are some interesting facts and statistics about the incidence of acne: Acne life: 6-14 years and longer Adolescents: 85% develop mild acne (zits); 15% develop clinical acne ranging… Acne worsens at exam time • Acne articles • • Acne news • Apr 25 05 A new study finds that acne folklore is right: Stress does make the zits pop out. It’s a small study, with just 22 acne sufferers, but it shows the condition gets worse… Laser treatment for acne • Acne articles • Apr 25 05 A type of laser treatment has been hailed as the biggest step forward in acne treatment for 30 years by an expert who tested it on patients in a small study. The pilot… Page 2 of 2 pages < 1 2 << Back to main