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What Causes Baby Acne
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
The Pros and Cons of Accutane
By Sue Chung , Health Expert...but most patients see a permanent elimination of acne. Those who do experience recurrences of... Read more »
The Power of Sunscreen
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert...appearance or they may feel that the sun clears their acne. Educating them about skin cancer... Read more »
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 »
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 »Bipolar Disorder Treatment
...work best. However, side effects of these drugs in children may include severely impaired thinking, acne, increased urination (lithium), and menstrual irregularities and polycystic ovary syndrome... 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 »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 »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 »Images
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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 »
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July 12, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- It's a virus that causes epidemics of bronchitis and pneumonia in babies worldwide. Respiratory syncytial... Read summary »
Infection Linked to Preterm Delivery
September 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 12 percent of all births in the United States are preterm, putting children at risk for lifelong physical and... Read summary »
You are What Your Mom Eats
July 09, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- What you eat during pregnancy may determine if your child stays disease-free, recent research suggests. Nutrition during... Read summary »
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