Acne affects around 90 percent of the world population during some period of their lives. Acne is in fact the most commonly existing skin disorder, more common than for instance malignant melanoma, with most of its victims being teenagers and young adults. According to scientifically conducted research, acne can be caused by many different factors, such as bacteria, hormones and to some degree even genetic factors. Another common perception is that Acne can be caused by poor diet, a fact that is disputed by many dermatologists, but by some are held to be true to a certain degree…. Read more »

Seeing as how acne can impact your self esteem and the mental agony it can bring, a lot of people are looking for ways to prevent acne from coming, and eliminating it completely. Many seek help from dermatologists, who often prescribes antibiotics and recommends a number of non-prescription, over-the-counter products that are known for some unfavorable side effects.

Knowing that some of these remedies have side effects that make them as hazardous as they are effective, it can be interesting to know that some acne home remedies are now widely recognized and recommended for treating acne. Some of these remedies can be prepared at home, and others are readily available for immediate use…. Read more »

The chronic skin disorder acne, has plagued millions of people worldwide for many centuries. Most teenagers at one point or another get their day ruined by it, although both adults and infants are affected to some degree. As can be read elsewhere on the site, acne is caused by inflammation of the sebaceous glands, oil glands, that lies under the skin. When these glands gets inflamed, it causes secretion of oil on to the skin, blocking the pores, locking in dead skin cells and bacteria, thus promoting the formation of acne…. Read more »

We define acne as a disorder in the skin, being a result from overproducing hormones in the oil-producing glands of the skin. Acne is common among teenagers and young adults, but it can also affect adults, infants and animals. Acne has been around for centuries, and over the years people have dealt with the disease by using various acne cures. The main question though, is: Are acne cures possible? Read more »