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posted 07/01/2008, comments (0)

What’s With This Adult Acne???

Acne is now the bane of our family. And not for my teenage son whose outbreaks seem to have mostly resolved thanks to a diligent skincare regimen and the relief from stress (he's going to college). No it's my gorgeous 24 year old daughter who s suddenly having "unacceptable pimple outbreaks!!" It is totally messing with her self... Read more Chevron

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Jill

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posted 06/02/2008, comment (1)

Poor Skin!!!! Adjusting to Washington, DC

Since my move to Washington, D.C. in July this past summer, I've been on the go constantly. This has been quite the transition for me. I grew up in Florida and attended college in Florida. I was a Florida girl for two decades. But grad school beckoned me to D.C. I packed what I could fit into my jeep, uprooted from a comfy apartment,... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Hema Sundaram

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posted 03/21/2008, comments (0)

Six Strategies for Taming Teenage Acne

1. Play it cool but take action Acne can profoundly impact self-esteem at any age, especially during the vulnerable teenage years. If your teen tells you that his acne doesn't bother him, be aware that he may be simply putting on a brave face. I've seen this countless times with young acne sufferers in my office. For instance, during... Read more Chevron

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Sue Chung

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posted 02/26/2008, comments (2)

Simple Steps For Treating Acne

As I mentioned in the tanning article, acne is caused by several key factors. The three that are most crucial are oil overproduction, lack of proper exfoliation, and the presence of acne-causing bacteria. Unfortunately, the amount of oil your skin produces and the amount of bacteria that exists on your skin are both gene-related. If both of... Read more Chevron

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Sue Chung

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posted 02/25/2008, comment (1)

Does Tanning Really Clear Up Acne?

Reader: The last time I tanned, my skin looked better. I also just read that UV light therapy helps acne. Doesn't that mean that tanning will clear up your skin? Sue: I have to admit it. I used to believe this, too. In high school, when I went to the beach with friends and came back with a tan, I also noticed that my acne... Read more Chevron

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