Apple Cider Vinegar for Acne
Apple cider vinegar is often claimed to provide several health benefits, such as helping with weight loss, lowering cholesterol, and treating acne. However, the validity of such claims is doubtful, as there is no scientific evidence to show that apple cider vinegar provides any health benefits. Read more
Acne Scar Treatment
Acne is a very common skin disorder which has become problem for all ages. The teen years can be tough and sometimes even after passing those adolescent years acne may not leave you alone. After passing through that testing phase of acne you have to clear another milestone of the scars left behind due to acne. Acne may leave you at some point or other but the scars become very visible and your face is the one which gets most affected. Read more
Pityriasis Rosea - Symptoms
Pityriasis rosea is a mild, but common, skin condition. Characterized by scaly, pink, inflamed skin, the condition can last from four to eight weeks and usually leaves no lasting marks. Read more
Does Eating Chocolate Cause Acne?
This is the big question that almost everyone asks about acne and it has been much disputed for many years. There is hardly anyone who does not like chocolate, that is why we have always wanted to know if it actually can cause acne or not. I’m sure that you heard at least one person, or more, say that chocolate can cause acne. Well there are a lot of people that do believe this myth and do indeed try and stay away from chocolate and you are probably not sure if its true or not, otherwise you would probably be eating a bar yourself whilst reading this article. Read more
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, or hair bumps, is a condition that arises at the juncture of the scalp and the back of the neck (nape). Often seen in African American men, this problem can arise when hair, at the nape of the neck is cut or shaved quite short, typically less than 1/4 inch in length. In curly haired individuals, the hair is able to corkscrew back into the hair follicle where it causes irritation, much like an acne lesion. In the occasional unfortunate person prone to developing keloids, (firm raised scar tissue), this inflamed bump turns into a permanent ball of scar tissue. In severe cases, hair can be permanently lost in areas of widespread inflammation. Read more
Home Remedies for Treating Acne
Acne is described as psychic trauma, humiliation, frustration, embarrassment and dirty. Most of them who have a wonderful physique, with attractive smile, walk with their head held low due to inferiority. Read more
Tea Tree Oil for Acne Treatment
Tea tree oil is an oil extracted from the leaves of the Australian Melaleuca Alternafolia tree. It has powerful anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral qualities.
Tea tree oil has been traditionally used for thing such as athletes foot, body odor, bad breath, cold sores, and yes it has been traditionally used topically for acne.
In fact it has been proven effective killing acne bacteria when topically applied. And because of that it is often used as a replacement to benzoyl peroxide in many of the “natural” acne treatments. Read more
Causes of Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic (long-term) disease that affects the skin and sometimes the eyes. The disorder is characterised by redness, pimples, and, in advanced stages, thickened skin. Rosacea usually affects the face; other parts of the upper body are only rarely involved. Read more
Treatment for Bad Acne and Back acne
Body acne is common in adults and teens, showing up mostly on the chest, back and buttocks. Like facial acne, stress and hormones can cause blemishes. However, other factors can induce acnelesionson the body.
Back acne can be very severe, often times more acute than on the face. Since there are thousands of pores on the back, there are a lot more places where acne can surface. Since back acne, commonly referred to as “bacne” can often times be cystic and leave scars, a topical treatment alone may not work as well as it does on the face. Read more
Microdermabrasion & Acne Scars
Microdermabrasion is called the “lunchtime procedure” because it is one of the most effective treatments for exfoliating the skin with no down time whatsoever. The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes and results are immediate.
By mechanically removing the outer dead layer of skin, microdermabrasion results in improved skin tone, refined skin pores, fewer breakouts, softer healthier-looking skin and a healthy glow. Skin may be slightly pink after the procedure and make-up can be applied if necessary. The procedure is virtually painless and no anesthetic is needed. Read more
