Acne news

Two Different Peels Both Effective in Treating Acne

Chemical peels using either alpha-hydroxy acid or beta-hydroxy acid are both highly effective in treating mild to moderately…    

Laser useful for severe facial acne

Laser treatment can reduce inflammatory facial acne lesions with few side effects, new research shows. Moreover, it appears…    

After pills, gels keep acne at bay

People with severe acne who achieve clearer skin with a combination of an oral antibiotic and anti-acne gels…    

Low-dose isotretinoin effective for moderate acne

Low doses of isotretinoin (brand name, Roaccutane or Accutane) are effective for treating moderate acne, according to a…    

Differin safe, effective combo therapy for acne

Differin (adapalene gel 0.1%) used in combination with either topical or oral antibiotics is safe and effective for…    

Acne drug limits burdensome, doctors say

A plan to prevent birth defects from a widely used acne drug is placing heavy burdens on doctors,…    

Iodine intake may play a part in teen-age acne

Dermatologists seem to agree that something in milk and dairy products may be linked to teen-age acne.

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Teen acne tied to better heart health in men

The activity of male hormones, androgens, can give rise to acne during adolescence, but may also protect against…    

Why you shouldn’t squeeze blackheads

It is a myth that acne clears up faster when blackheads or whiteheads are squeezed. In fact, squeezing…    

Heat aggravates acne

Summer offers many pleasures for teenagers - beaches, cruising, outdoor music concerts and skateboarding.

Hot weather…    

Women with acne

You thought that when you hit your 20’s it would be the end of your acne woes. Right?…    

Acne scars can be minimised

Millions of people suffer the ravages of acne scars long after adolescence has passed and the acne condition…    

Acne worsens at exam time

A new study finds that acne folklore is right: Stress does make the zits pop out.

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