Taking a proactive approach to treating acne is very important. How you look after your skin every day, along with the treatment you and your doctor select are key steps in your fight to eliminate pimples...
For both scars and stains, the best treatment is avoidance - that is, preventing the acne in the first place or at least treating it early and avoiding picking or squeezing the spots...
Researchers suspect hormones play a role in pore blockage and increased oil production. A blockage creates the build-up of oil within the pore to form blemishes such as blackheads and whiteheads...
While the physical features of acne are readily apparent to us all, the emotional and social impact of acne is often underestimated by non-sufferers. This can be manifested as anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal...
Although acne is temporary, lasting from a few months to a few years, early therapy is necessary to prevent scarring and dyspigmentation, which, untreated, can persist for life...
You don't have to be a teenager to get acne, although generally acne starts during puberty. How you treat it and how early you treat it can have long lasting effects on your skin...
Acne - What is it?
What is acne? Dr. Richard Thomas provides us with a thorough but easy to understand explanation of the processes involved in acne formation.
Acne - What causes it?
What causes acne? Dr. Richard Thomas explains our current understanding of the mechanisms at work, which cause the primary symptoms of acne.
Acne Treatment - A Comprehensive Approach
How do we treat acne? Dr. Thomas provides us with a comprehensive approach to treating the various aspects of acne symptoms.