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Health Encyclopedia: Acne
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
Does Toothpaste Really Work on Pimples?
By Sue Chung , Health ExpertMyths abound when it comes to quick fixes for acne. The appearance of zits causes most of us, no... Read more »
Six Strategies for Taming Teenage Acne
By Dr. Hema Sundaram , Health Expert1. Play it cool but take action Acne can profoundly impact self-esteem at any age, especially... Read more »
Acne and Your Diet
By healthgal , Health Expert...training, I learned that diet has little to do with acne. My professor and several other... Read more »
Simple Steps For Treating Acne
By Sue Chung , Health ExpertAs I mentioned in the tanning article, acne is caused by several key factors. The three that are... Read more »
Anti-Acne Prescription Medications
By Sue Chung , Health ExpertI keep reading about lots of different types of acne medications but I'm not sure what I'm supposed... Read more »
Health Guide
Acne
Acne vulgaris; Cystic acne; Pimples; Zits Treatment Take the following self-care steps to lessen the effects of acne: Clean your skin gently with a mild,... Read more »Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Highlights
...some promise against various forms of skin cancer. These include the oral retinoids used for severe acne, may reduce the risk of nonmelanoma skin cancers in certain types of patients. A wide range... Read more »Psoriasis: References
...Strengthened Risk Management Program to Enhance Safe Use of Isotretinoin (Accutane) for Treating Severe Acne. US Food and Drug Administration. Rockville, MD: National Press Office; August 12,... Read more »Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Male Contraception
...fertility within 3 - 4 months after stopping hormonal treatment.Side effects of MHCs include weight gain, acne, and changes in mood. These side effects are typical of hormone-based... Read more »Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Highlights
...contraceptive.Male hormonal contraceptives can cause unpleasant side effects including weight gain, acne, and mood changes. To avoid these side effects, researchers are also investigating... Read more »Images
Related News
Attacking Acne
May 05, 2008WASHINGTON, 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
March 19, 2007By Vivian Richardson, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Young skin is springy, stretchy and smooth. Those are... Read summary »
Breakthrough for Expectant Mothers
July 18, 2007CHARLESTON, S.C. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Preeclampsia is a disorder that affects up to 300,000 women in the United States each year. The disease... Read summary »
Umbilical Cord Blood: Where Should It Go?
May 05, 2008MIAMI (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- A baby's umbilical cord isn't just waste anymore. In fact, research shows cord blood could be life-saving! Today,... Read summary »
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
November 12, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Gaining too much weight during pregnancy may be harder on your baby than you think. A new report from the Kaiser Permanente... Read summary »
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