There are some people who have acne scarring on their faces that is embarrassing to them and they want to get rid of it.  However, many of the methods that are available nowadays are very painful and entail down time from work, which is not an alternative for many people.  The therapy is also not often covered by the insurance that the person might have, so in addition to losing work time, the entire cost of the procedure must be covered out of pocket.  Although there are often payment methods …

Witch hazel has marvelous properties and a long history of use as a medicinal home remedy. It isn’t used only for acne, however – although it does work really well in treating it. If you’re looking for a home remedy for acne, then witch hazel should be on the top of your list.
What is it?
Witch hazel is a shrub that grows naturally through most of the United States and many parts of Canada. Its medicinal uses were well known to native Americans. It was mainly used on sores, bruises and …

There are many prescription medicines to control moderate to serious acne. Some are topical (applied to the skin surface); others are taken orally, as pills, or subcutaneously (under the skin), as shots. All necessitate at least one visit to a dermatologist, a physician who specializes in skin problems. While your general physician can and may prescribe these medications and treatments, it is recommended that you see a specialist. Fortunately, the majority of these treatments have pros and cons that are comparatively simple to delineate.
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Accutane is an oral medication that …

Sometimes acne is nothing more than a simple pimple, a bit of trapped pus consisting of sebum, dead skin cells and white blood cells. But it can be more severe. Knowing which type you have is key to a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
Professionals recommending a course of treatment will rank acne by grade.
Grade I includes milder, non-inflamed types such as blackheads, whiteheads or milia. Grade II involves a larger number of these, and frequently includes papules or pustules that are mildly inflamed.
Papules are small lesions, a change or break …

While there are always new questions to answer, many of the factors that tend to produce acne have been well researched.
Hormones and Sebum
It’s no accident that acne tends to be associated with teens. It strikes over 85% of us during those years. It’s at that stage of life when hormone levels rise sharply. Androgen levels increase in both males and females.
Among other effects, those stimulate the sebaceous glands that produce sebum, the natural oil found in hair follicles. The largest increases occur in the face, back and upper chest – …