As you may have seen on our ‘Acne Types’ page, acne is primarily caused by sticky dead skin cells from the lining o...
As you may have seen on our ‘Acne Types’ page, acne is primarily caused by sticky dead skin cells from the lining of a hair follicle clumping together due ...
Everyone has a certain amount of bacteria living in and on their body. Some species of bacteria are good for the body and help ...
Everyone has a certain amount of bacteria living in and on their body. Some species of bacteria are good for the body and help it to stay healthy. Other species can ha...
During the menstrual cycle levels of the hormone estrogen fluctuate in a woman’s body. From around day 14 until when the period...
During the menstrual cycle levels of the hormone estrogen fluctuate in a woman’s body. From around day 14 until when the period is due, estrogen levels in the body dec...
As cosmetics and other skin products are applied to the skin they form a covering over the skin’s pores. Some products will gen...
As cosmetics and other skin products are applied to the skin they form a covering over the skin’s pores. Some products will generally not go any deeper into the hair f...
Stress if often thought to play a role in acne. However, there has not been enough research into the area to prove that stress ...
Stress if often thought to play a role in acne. However, there has not been enough research into the area to prove that stress is a definite contributing factor. Yet, ...
Currently, there has not been enough research to prove a direct link between diet and acne. However, on an anecdotal and observ...
Currently, there has not been enough research to prove a direct link between diet and acne. However, on an anecdotal and observational level (meaning that it has been ...
Friction, or rubbing, caused by tight clothing and repetitive pressure (such as backpack straps rubbing against shoulders) can ...
Friction, or rubbing, caused by tight clothing and repetitive pressure (such as backpack straps rubbing against shoulders) can lead to a type of acne known as ‘a...
There are several medical conditions that can result in the development or increase of acne. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome The main...
There are several medical conditions that can result in the development or increase of acne. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome The main medical condition that is associated wi...
There are several medications that can result in the development or increase of acne. Steroids and Hormone Therapy Steroids are...
There are several medications that can result in the development or increase of acne. Steroids and Hormone Therapy Steroids are known to have an effect on the body’s p...