Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Zits

Health Encyclopedia: Acne

Alternative Names

Acne vulgaris; Cystic acne; Pimples; Zits

Symptoms

Whiteheads
Blackheads
Pustules
Cysts
Redness around the skin eruptions
Inflammation around the skin eruptions
Crusting of skin eruptions
Scarring of the skin

Signs and tests

Your doctor can diagnose acne based on the appearance of the skin. Testing is usually not required.

View all »

Expert & Community Posts

Stress: Skin-Damaging, Acne-Causing

By healthgal , Health Expert

...pimple erupted?? According to experts - yes, the acne may have come because instead of adopting... Read more »

Does Toothpaste Really Work on Pimples?

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...comes to quick fixes for acne. The appearance of zits causes most of us, no matter how old we... Read more »

Acne Treatment on a Budget

By Dr. Hema Sundaram , Health Expert

...pimples - and risk permanent scarring from uncontrolled acne. Here are five tips for clearing... Read more »

Finally answers from an Oncologist

By Angi , Health Expert

Yesterday started off a day like any other. Got up, got Nat on the bus, scrubbed my newly zit... Read more »

Go to Posts »

Health Guide

Acne

Acne vulgaris; Cystic acne; Pimples; Zits Prevention References American Academy of Dermatology. AcneNet page. Available at:... Read more »

Whiteheads and Acne, Whiteheads and pimples, whiteheads and zits, whiteheads and acne

...collections of oil and skin in pores. Whiteheads are also known as closed comedomes and pimples. See acne. Considerations Common Causes Read more »

... Acne is a skin condition characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red pimples or "zits." Alternative Names Acne vulgaris; Cystic acne; Pimples; Zits Causes,... Read more »

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 »

Images

Acne, vulgaris on the back

Medications

Benzaclin Top Uses and How to Use

...combination medication is used to treat a certain type of acne (inflammatory acne vulgaris). It... Read more »

Brevoxyl-8 Acne Wash Kit Top Drug Images

This medication is used to treat mild to moderate acne. It may be used in combination with... Read more »

Brevoxyl-4 Acne Wash Kit Top Drug Images

This medication is used to treat mild to moderate acne. It may be used in combination with... Read more »

Klaron Top Uses and How to Use

...Name: SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE SUSPENSION - TOPICAL (ACNE ONLY) Pronounced: (sull-fuh-SEET-uh-mide)... Read more »

Brevoxyl-4 Acne Wash Kit Top Drug Interactions

This medication is used to treat mild to moderate acne. It may be used in combination with other... Read more »

View all commonly prescribed Medications »

Related News

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

March 19, 2007

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

New laser combo therapy zaps acne

March 11, 2009

Laser therapy can safely and effectively treat mild to severe cases of acne, according to a small preliminary study of 18 people. Read summary »

Acne drug Accutane raises cholesterol, study finds

October 02, 2008

A recent study has found that 4 in 10 people who use the anti-acne medicine Accutane developed elevated cholesterol levels, and 40 percent of the... Read summary »

Two chemical peels effective against acne

October 03, 2008

St. Louis University researchers have found that chemical peels containing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) or beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) are both highly... Read summary »

Go to News »

Note: All clinical content on this site is physician-reviewed, except material generated by our community members.

Featuring Content From:

By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on MySkinCareConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.

Sign in