Acne and You

Wouldn’t it be nice if, the next time you have an outbreak of acne, you could pop a pill and hours later it would all be gone? Unfortunately, there are no quick cures for acne. Over-the-counter pills for acne The only over-the-counter pills (oral medication) available for treatment of acne is vitamins. While taking vitamins [...]

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Acne scars can be more distressful than the pimples and cysts that cause them. Before answering the question posed, it’s necessary to discuss the different types of scars. Most acne scars are not true scars and aren’t permanent. Post-pimple marks are pink, red or brown spots that will fade with time and can be covered [...]

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All pimples are not created the same and therefore the treatment for them is different. Acne can be noninflammatory or inflammatory. Noninflammatory acne consists of blackheads and whiteheads; inflammatory acne results from an immune response to bacteria and plug. The amount of inflammation determines the different kind of pimples, the severity of acne, and ultimately [...]

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Most people who believe they have sensitive skin – don’t. The clinical (medical) definition of sensitive skin is skin that has a noticeable reaction with product application. The product can be ANY product, including prescription and over-the-counter. If the skin turns red, itches, tingles or burns (any one, anycombination or all four), it is classified [...]

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It’s important to know what kind of skin you have – oily, dry, combination, sensitive – so you can select the best products and skin care regimen for maximum skin health. The goal in treating acne (or any skin condition) is to try and stabilize, protect and repair the barrier function provided by the epidermis. [...]

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