Acne vulgaris; Cystic acne; Pimples; Zits
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As I mentioned in the tanning article, acne is caused by several key factors. The three that are most crucial are oil overproduction, lack... Read more »
I keep reading about lots of different types of acne medications but I'm not sure what I'm supposed to use or ask my doctor about. What's... Read more »
In a previous post I discussed my on-going battle with adult acne and how I was successfully treated by my dermatologist. It may be... Read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs in up to 50% of pregnant women. As in the non-pregnant patients, reflux occurs when there is a... Read more »
A number of studies have linked depression with acne. The exact relationship isn't yet understood, but research has shown that acne can... Read more »
Researchers say the increased risk of suicidal thoughts and depression found in teenagers who have severe acne appears to be due to the acne itself,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative Names Acne and teenagers Information For the full article, see acne. Only severe cases of acne should... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Acne cannot be prevented. It's helpful to remember that acne develops in most people and is a normal part of maturing. However, some... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Michael S. Lehrer, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania on April... Read more »
Laser therapy can safely and effectively treat mild to severe cases of acne, according to a small preliminary study of 18 people. Read more »