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Natural Acne Treatment
What Is It?
Acne is a common skin condition caused by inflammation of the hair follicles and oil-producing (sebaceous) glands of the skin. Hair follicles are the tiny tubes that hold the hair in the scalp.
Acne may begin during puberty, and affects about 80% of all adolescents. It occurs when skin cells are not being shed normally, and these sticky cells block the skin's hair follicles. This traps a body oil called sebum, which is produced by nearby sebaceous glands. The blocked, oil-filled...
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Acne Treatment on a Budget
Being on a budget doesn't mean that you have to live with your pimples - and risk permanent scarring from uncontrolled acne. Here are five... Read more »
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
Will Holiday Meals Worsen Your Acne?
Here come the holidays...stuffing, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, gravy and an immense array greasy, fatty yet, delicious foods.... Read more »
Anti-Acne Prescription Medications
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 »
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Acne Treatment
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 »
Acne
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acne vulgaris; Cystic acne; Pimples; ZitsTreatmentSELF-CARESteps you can take to help your acne:Clean your skin gently with a mild, nondrying soap... Read more »
Mongolian blue spots
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Mongolian spots; Congenital dermal melanocytosis; Dermal melanocytosis Treatment No treatment is necessary or recommended. Support... Read more »
Natural Treatment, Remedies, Therapies for Asthma
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Other TreatmentsImmunizationsPatients with asthma should get an annual flu vaccine, and they should receive the vaccination against pneumococcal... Read more »
8 Natural Ways to Treat Acne
Beyond medication There are many effective medications to treat acne, but did you know there are natural, at-home ways to fight acne too? In this slideshow, we look at 8 easy, natural remedies for acne. Many of them are inexpensive, and many...
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