Urushiol-induced contact dermatitis
Rhus toxicodendron or Toxicodendron radicans or poison ivy is a plant that belongs to Anacardiaceae, the cashew family (trees and shrubs and vines having resinous, sometimes poisonous juice). This woody vine is famous for its ability to produce urushiol, a skin irritant that causes an itching... More...
Psoriasis Increases Risk of Heart Attack
Psoriasis, one of the most common skin problems faced by millions of people all around the globe, in a recent scientific study, has been proved to cause an increase in the risk of heart attack. According to the study team at University of Pennsylvania adults with psoriasis, especially... More...
How to Identify the Best Acne Treatment Product
Majority of teenagers all around the world suffer from acne. There is a large number of adults as well who have to suffer this skin disease. With hundreds and thousands of acne treatment products in markets using various different methods to treat acne with rates ranging from comparatively... More...
Treating Acne - When Should I Seek Medical Attention?
It's a fact that acne is one of the most harmful skin disorders among both teens and adults as well. Not only does it affects people physically but acne has the potential to cause psychological effects, which can be even more devastating. We know there are many products available to treat acne.... More...
Secrets of Acne Skin Care - Benzaclin
Beautiful skin sounds great isn't it? Are you aware of the fact that various factors help in reducing the natural shine of the skin and lead to different skin diseases? Acne vulgaris is a common skin problem found amongst women and adolescents. It is caused when tiny hair follicles on the... More...
How Should People With Acne Care for Their Skin?
Acne is a disorder resulting from the action of hormones and other substances on the skin's oil glands (sebacrous glands) and hair follicles. These factors lead to plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions commonly called pimples... More...
Water As A Natural Acne Remedy - Could It Be Possible!
As you may already know, there are many acne treatment products available. Some of these treatments include over-the-counter cleansers, creams, and medicated pads. Other acne products involve prescribed medications provided by a dermatologist. However, the increasing popularity of natural... More...
Acne Herbal Remedies That Help Clear Acne
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a magic pill that squelches the burden of acne altogether? Well, there isn’t any that I am aware of. However, there are a number of acne formulas. For example, what do you know about acne herbal remedies? Have you ever given acne herbal remedies a shot? Maybe... More...
Coping With The Psychological Effects Of Acne
As we all know (or most of us), nowadays our physical appearance has become the main factor that is taken in consideration when we come in contact with people. Unfortunately, for many people it's the way we look physically and not who we are as human beings that's more important. This problem is... More...
Top Common Misleading Acne Myths
Throughout the years there have been several myths about the causes of acne that have created more confusion than an answer to the real cause of this devastating skin condition. Having a clear understanding about the causes of acne is a very important part in the battle against this skin... More...
6 Easy Tips For Handling Acne
Are you seeking for acne treatment that really works? There is good news for you, whether you're an adult or teenager suffering from acne, there is a solution for you. Here you can find 6 super easy and effective ways to handling acne. First, you should try to treat your acne as naturally... More...
Acne Cleaners
When I was 15, I was traumatized by acne. I tried all kinds of acne cleansers, as well as other topical treatments, and even some internal junk, but nothing seemed to work. It was a terrible time in my life. I was just starting to try to talk to girls, and looking for a girlfriend, but my... More...
The Side Effects of Accutane Acne
Among the most severe forms of acne that need to be treated by special medication are nodular acne and cystic acne. A popular prescribed medication used for treating these forms of acne is Accutane. This medication is usually applied after other treatments haven't had any positive effect on the... More...
Acne And Diet: You Are What You Eat
Blackheads are not dirt. They are actually the result of oil &dead cells getting trapped in a pore, block the duct & mix with bacteria. Exposure to the air discolors them to black. Blackhead inflammation causes red pimples and it spreads when touched with dirty hands. When the pimple... More...
A New Look at Natural Acne Treatments
There are several forms of medication, some preventive and others curative. Preventive medication stresses on keeping the skin squeaky clean to prevent the incidence of clogged pores. Antiseptic liquid cleansers like Cetaphil cleanse the skin without causing any irritation. In fact, these should... More...