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Causes Of Acne

Health Encyclopedia: Acne

Definition

Acne is a skin condition characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red pimples or "zits."

Alternative Names

Acne vulgaris; Cystic acne; Pimples; Zits

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Acne occurs when tiny holes on the surface of the skin called pores become clogged. Each pore is an opening to a canal called a follicle, which contains a hair and an oil gland. Normally, the oil glands help keep the skin lubricated and help remove old skin cells...

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Expert & Community Posts

Anti-Acne Prescription Medications

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...Since overproduction of sebum is one of the root causes of acne, women have the added option of... Read more »

When Stress Affects Your Nails - Hair -Skin....What To Do??

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

I recently heard someone use the term, emotional roller coaster of life, and I thought..."It's so... Read more »

Stress: Skin-Damaging, Acne-Causing

By healthgal , Health Expert

Nervous about a date?? Rest assured some of you will get that fateful, larger than life zit, that... Read more »

Does Tanning Really Clear Up Acne?

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

Reader: The last time I tanned, my skin looked better. I also just read that UV light therapy... Read more »

Six Strategies for Taming Teenage Acne

By Dr. Hema Sundaram , Health Expert

1. Play it cool but take action Acne can profoundly impact self-esteem at any age, especially... Read more »

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Health Guide

Infertility In Women: Causes

CausesCauses of infertility can be found in about 90% of infertility cases but, despite extensive tests, about 10% of couples will never know why they cannot conceive. Between 10 - 30% of cases of... Read more »

Sleep Apnea: Risk Factors

Gender. More men than women appear to have sleep apnea. In the U.S., about 4% of men and 2% of women between the ages of 30 - 60 meet the criteria for obstructive sleep apnea. Such people... Read more »

Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Highlights

Drugs ResearchDrugs used to treat a variety of other diseases show some promise against various forms of skin cancer. These include the oral retinoids used for severe acne, may reduce the... Read more »

Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Highlights

Follow-Up Sperm TestingAbout a quarter of men who have a vasectomy fail to return for follow-up semen analysis, indicates a 2006 study in BJU International. A follow-up test for live sperm... Read more »

Endometriosis: Medications

The basic approach in hormonal treatments for endometriosis is to block production of female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) or to prevent ovulation. Hormonal drugs are used for pain... Read more »

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Medications

BenzamycinPak Top Uses and How to Use

This medication is used on the skin to treat moderate-to-severe acne. This medication is a... Read more »

Benzamycin Top Uses and How to Use

This medication is used on the skin to treat moderate-to-severe acne. This medication is a... Read more »

Azelex Top Uses and How to Use

This medication is used for the treatment of mild to moderate acne. Azelaic acid belongs to a class... Read more »

Doryx Oral Uses and How to Use

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause... Read more »

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Attacking Acne

May 05, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Acne is a problem written all over your face. Now, there's a new way to fight it, and it's helping... Read summary »

Cosmetic Injection Turns Back Time

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By Vivian Richardson, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Young skin is springy, stretchy and smooth. Those are... Read summary »

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Overeating, Not Fat, Causes Metabolic Syndrome

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It was once thought that obesity itself was the cause of metabolic syndrome. But now, new research indicates overeating, and... Read summary »

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