Acne Guides

Have Low GI Diets to Minimize Acne

Are you suffering from acne? You may not know it, but a way to minimize your acne is by having a low glycemic index (GI) diet. But before we proceed, let’s first discuss what GI is all about.

What is Glycemic Index?

Glycemic Index is responsible for the speed and …

Treatment of acne using combination therapy

Millions of people especially the youngsters are curious about finding an effective treatment for Acne. Over the counter anti-acne medications, scrubs, face-washes fail to provide any significant effect to many. What can be the possible solution to this incessant skin problem? The constant evolutionary change happening in the strains of …

Low Dose Isotretinoin Can Relieve Adult Acne

Double-blind, randomized clinical trials show evidence of the fact that the 5 mg daily dose of oral isotretinoin are fast acting, highly effective, and well acceptable and tolerated for low-grade, persistent, adult acne.

During the annual congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Dr. Marius Rademaker stated that …

Reasons that can cause you an acne breakout

No doubt we all desire that smooth and glowing skin; unfortunately, at times we get breakouts of pimples that we can’t explain. If by any chance this happens to you on a regular basis, then you have the classic case of acne. For some, these may be small pimples (whiteheads) …

Surprising causes of adult acne

Did you know that one in every five adult women suffers from adult acne? If you had thought you had said goodbye to acne in your teens just to get them back now, you’re not alone. Unlike teenage acne, adult acne occurs in the lower part of your face and …

Is treating acne with chemical peels safe?

Acne vulgaris or simply called ‘acne’ is the commonest of skin problems which most teenagers face. However it is not just limited to this age group. Acne can occur at ages earlier than the teens or even pertain beyond than that. Many formulations and techniques are being worked upon to …

What factors increase the risk of your developing acne lesions?

Acne is a common skin condition that afflicts teenagers.   This occurs because of the overproduction of sebum, and excessive sweating resulting in clogged pores.  When this happens, dirt and other residues can enter your skin which can cause acne breakouts.

It has been claimed that the presence of acne is …

Can food cause an acne breakout?

Acne is a skin condition that can affect an individual no matter what his age, race or gender is.  It usually occurs during the teenage years when there is an overdrive of hormones due to the onset of puberty.  Women, in general are more prone to having acne because of …

Are you suffering from summer acne breakout?

Summer is one of the seasons where it is a must that you bare beautiful skin.  Your face must be free from blemishes.  It must be acne free at all costs.  In order for you to have a great summer experience, you must be ready to deal with acne breakouts …

Yoga and Acne

One of the leading causes of acne breakout is stress.  Another reason is poor circulation.  However a good thing is that both of these causative factors can be managed by applying various treatment options.

Acne and Stress

Let’s take a look at stress for instance.  You should know what causes …