Acne
I don't want to return to the past. I don't yearn for when I was 18 years old. I was in high school then. I had acne. I had a terrible hairdo. I'm sure I was sporting polyester pants - Joe Scarborough
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How fashion is embracing the pimple positivity movement we desperately need
Airplane restrooms. Clothing store dressing rooms. The bathroom cabinet. As any skin-obsessive knows, these places have that perfect combination of uninterrupted mirror access and unflattering lighting necessary to inspect every (blocked) pore of your face. Crucially, each of them is also private. Because pimples are still, for the most part, a reality we try to reckon with in secrecy. We tend to them alone in our bedrooms. We apply creams and cover-up. We erase them with skin-smoothing app filters. And when they break out into public view we're at best annoyed (see: My So-Called Life episode "The Zit") and, at worst, dangerously depressed.
But things are changing. Thanks largely…
Resources
Maskne Is the New Acne, and Here’s What Is Causing It
Call it a sign of the times: The Korean skin-care brands Dr. Jart+ and Peach & Lily offer collections of “maskne essentials” on their websites. The patch purveyor Hero Cosmetics recently posted an entry about maskne on its blog. But don’t dismiss maskne — acne and irritation from wearing a mask — as just another portmanteau to market skin-care products.
When Your Skin Breaks Out in Lockdown
People are winging it with home remedies to treat acne in quarantine: honey, toothpaste, face stickers.
Everything You Need to Know About Treating Cystic Acne
It’s different from other, more superficial types of types of acne like blackheads and whiteheads because it’s deeper down in your skin.
Managing Teenage Acne
If the face a teenager presents to the world is marred by prominent lesions of acne, the ordinary stresses of adolescence can be that much more difficult to weather.
Pimple patches are everywhere, but do they work?
Every decade or so, we seek out a new quick fix for acne — tiny stickers that suck gunk out of pores are the latest.
This Is How You Really Get Rid Of Acne Scars
Acne scarring plagues the pores of so many who have long-since recovered from active acne. With the recent advent of laser technology and dermatological research, much progress has been made in understanding how to best care for patients while undergoing treatment and in improving treatment efficacy itself.
Why Hasn’t Science Solved Acne Yet?
Dermatologists are cautiously optimistic that a new vaccine could work better than so many other flawed treatments.
‘How do I control my oily skin and prevent pimples?’ A dermatologist explains
Pimples are the worst! They hurt, pop up overnight and can be impossible to hide. You’re right that oily skin is believed to be the most critical factor for causing acne. But rest assured, there are a few things you can do to keep your oil at bay and control the likelihood of a break out.
Acne Patches Are the Best Way to Deflate a Zit
The old technology is being repurposed in pricey wellness packaging. That just makes it more pleasant.
Acne treatment: antibiotics don’t need to kill bacteria to clear up your skin
A future direction in acne treatment development is utilizing agents that can kill P. acnes but that don’t lead to microbial resistance. For instance, there are studies using synthetic antimicrobial peptides, tiny strings of amino acids that can physically destroy P. acnes. This remedy would likely be used in conjunction with other therapies that can treat other causes of acne.
The Long-Term Psychological Effects of Having Acne as a Teen
Women specifically reported greater impairment in their quality of life, and showed more symptoms than men.
Why you shouldn't pop pimples — and 9 other things to know about acne
What scientists have learned so far, though, can tell us a lot about the trillions of bacteria that live throughout our bodies and profoundly affect our health in all sorts of ways. It can also provide a few practical tips — including why you shouldn't pop pimples.
Acne During Pregnancy
During pregnancy elevated hormone levels can bring a variety of skin changes, including acne. When is it safe to use the usual drugs for this issue?
Diet And Acne: For A Clearer Complexion, Cut The Empty Carbs
If you're prone to outbreaks of acne, you may want to try cutting back on empty carbs and sweets. Researchers are revisiting the connections between diet and pimples, and a growing body of evidence suggests that eating a diet rich in high glycemic index foods may be tied to flare-ups.
Does 1 Type of Bacteria Cause Acne?: Zit All Depends
Genetic analysis suggests some acne bacteria strains contribute to the skin disease, whereas others fight it.
Does Eating Sugar Really Cause Acne?
Excess sugar in your diet makes it more likely that you’ll develop insulin resistance, which can manifest as excessive hair growth (hirsutism), production of dark patches on the skin, and aggravation of acne breakouts.
Good News, Acne Sufferers: You'll End Up Living Longer and Looking Better Than Non-Acne Sufferers
A new study has proved that we spotty people will have our day.
How Cocokind's Founder Turned Her Experience With Acne Into A Multimillion-Dollar Skincare Brand
My journey into the skincare world started off as a consumer, not as a career move. I’ve dealt with hormonal acne since I was a teenager.
How St. Ives's Apricot Scrub Plays on People's Shame
St. Ives Apricot Scrub and its ilk perpetuate this idea that the best way to get the skin you want is to destroy the skin you have.
How To Treat Every Type Of Acne
Acne might be the great equalizer, plaguing everyone regardless of their grades, gender, or their taste in music. But not all acne is made equal. Various factors — like your diet, your stress levels, and your hormones — can lead to different types of breakouts. The good news: Some kinds are easier to treat than others.
Lots Of Acne Treatments, But Scant Evidence For Which Ones To Choose
Acne can be the bane of a teenager's (or adult's) existence when it flares its unsightly little head. And though pharmacies are full of skin remedies that claim to keep pimples under control, researchers say there isn't much hard evidence on which ones actually work best.
Researchers Have a New Explanation for Adult Acne
The current method of applying antibiotics kills all facial bacteria, whether they're harmful or beneficial. Knowing that one strain of P. acnes is actually beneficial would likely lead to more targeted treatment, including probiotics to encourage the growth of healthy bacteria.
Stop popping your pimples
ermatologists warn against it, even if it’s super duper satisfying.
The Human Skin Condition
Mother Nature gave us pimples, and then she made us self-conscious about them.
The Human Skin Condition
Mother Nature gave us pimples, and then she made us self-conscious about them.
The Problem With Adult Acne
Growing concern over antibiotic resistance is changing how dermatologists treat acne. They are relying more on topical treatments, which can require a lot of patient education and hand-holding to assure reliable use, and on hormonal medications for some women. Some dermatologists say they are putting more patients on isotretinoin, an effective acne drug with a controversial history that used to be sold under the brand name Accutane.
The Scorched-Earth Acne Solution
Isotretinoin, better known as Accutane, is the acne drug of last resort. It let me shed my skin—literally—for the price of some gnarly side effects.
These mice got acne so future teens might not have to
You can give a mouse a cookie, but until recently you couldn’t give her acne. And that was a problem.
Why Does Acne Still Exist?
It's not about bacteria; it's about our reactions to them.
Why you shouldn't pop pimples — and 9 other things to know about acne
Most people don't consider acne an interesting topic to talk or read about. But about 85 percent of people get acne at one time or another.
Yes! Foods may fight acne
Acne can be an embarrassing problem that seemingly no amount of expensive creams and ointments can resolve. But research suggests that in some cases, what you put in your mouth may be as important as what you put on your skin.
How fashion is embracing the pimple positivity movement we desperately need
If we're going to prove that the current body positivity movement is more than just skin deep, we need to extend our embrace of our skin — in all its variousness — beyond the catwalk and social media. Pimples are a natural part of being human, it's time we let them shine.
Acne Guide
Acne is the most common skin disease seen by dermatologists, and is a common source of anxiety of embarrassment for teenagers, as well as adults. Acne can cause permanent scarring, pigmentation problems, and even be a source of depression. Fortunately, there are many treatments that can manage the disease effectively.
Acne.com
Our mission is to give you the facts you need about Acne fast so you can get on the road to clear skin right away.
Acne.org
Our step-by-step guide. Includes how acne forms, myths, personalized advice and treatment options.
AcneTalks
Stop worrying about acne! There are way too many acne treatments available to resolve the problem. Almost 80 % of population all over the world is perplexed by the action of acne. All of them suffer from acne at some or the other point in their life. So, every acne sufferer should learn what basically is acne.
Curology
No drugstore product is this customized. We use your photos, your history, and your goals to pick powerful active ingredients just for you. From occasional spots to full-on breakouts, our easy overnight treatment has you covered.
American Academy of Dermatology
Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States. Though common, accurate information about acne can be scarce. This can make it difficult to get clearer skin. The information on this site can help you understand acne and how to successfully treat it.
American Osteopathic College of Dermatology
Waiting to "outgrow" acne can be a serious mistake. Medical treatment can improve your appearance and self esteem, and prevent the development of lifelong scars.
DermNet NZ
Acne and other Follicular Disorders.
SkinSite.com
There are many different treatments for acne. Not all people respond to the same treatments. If the first medications do not work, chances are the second ones will.
KidsHealth
If you're almost a teen, chances are pretty good that you have some acne. About 8 in 10 preteens and teens have acne, along with many adults. In fact, about 17 million people in the United States have acne.
MayoClinic
Zits. Pimples. Blemishes. No matter what you call them, acne can be distressing and annoyingly persistent. Acne lesions heal slowly, and when one begins to resolve, others seem to crop up.
MedlinePlus
No one knows exactly what causes acne. Hormone changes, such as those during the teenage years and pregnancy, probably play a role. There are many myths about what causes acne.
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