Welcome to the vicious circle 9 out of 10 girls are in – the more pimples, the more makeup to hide them. The more makeup on the pimples, the more pimples under the makeup. And what do we do now? We take a deep breath and begin to read carefully what is written about the …
Are stress and acne related? Yes, definitely. You are wondering why? Well, it’s just that our mind and body are one whole. Proven scientific fact.. To begin with, guys, we want to tell you that you are super. Yes, you, your best friend, and your brother’s girlfriends’s brother. You look better than the guys 10 …
When should someone start acne treatment is a very common question. Since everyone gets acne at some time. And the answer is when it becomes bothersome or when the potential for scarring develops. This can be when severe acne flares suddenly, or mild acne that just won’t go away, or even when a single pimple …
Although in the usual language we call pimples a wide variety of acne lesions, they have different medical names, have different modes of formation, a different evolution, and can be treated through various treatment schemes. Knowing the type of acne lesions is important because it helps us understand the formation and evolution of acne, helps …
A little bit of sun is good for your spirits and your skin. Even though in the past sunlamps were recommended as a treatment for acne, scientists now know that too much sun is not a good thing for any skin type or condition. Individuals with breakouts believe that sun exposure can help relieve acne …
Acne is an inflammatory disorder of pilosebaceous units and is prevalent in adolescence. The characteristic lesions are open (black) and closed (white) comedones, inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts, which may lead to scarring and pigmentary changes. Acne is a very common disease among adolescents and young adults but can persist into adulthood. Nearly 85% …
Acne is a chronic and inflammatory skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells that cause whiteheads, blackheads, spots, or pimples, especially on the face, shoulders, back, neck, chest, and upper arms. Effective acne treatments are available, but acne can be persistent. The pimples and bumps heal …
Atopic dermatitis, also called eczema, is the most common inflammatory skin condition found in infants and children, and manifests as areas of erythematous (red), dry, and cracked skin, with intensive itching. It occurs most often during childhood, up to the age of 5 – estimating that up to 20% of children have a form of …
While assessing which acne treatment is appropriate for a patient, it is valuable to consider the beliefs of patients regarding acne. Popular discourse perpetuates these myths, and these myths echo in the examination room, sometimes drowning out the recommendations of the dermatologist and utilization of dermatological acne treatments. Only teens get acne. Acne is the …
Myths, legends and errors present in acne, even in the 21st century Read More »
Hair loss is one of the common reasons for visiting a dermatologist, and its psychological impact is major. It affects both women and men, and in certain cases, it can also be a symptom of a larger medical issue in the body – hence, any abnormal hair condition that persists, should not be ignored but …