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How acne affects people’s lives “There is no single disease which causes more psychic trauma, more maladjustment between parents and children, more general insecurity and feelings of inferiority and greater sums of psychic suffering than does acne vulgaris.” –Sulzberger & Zaldems, 1948 While known for quite some time, the psychosocial effects of acne have not … Read more
So we all want to get rid of acne and look good, even better. But there are some things we need to know and be ready about its treatment the side effects. Here are some of the common side effects we may want to ask our dermatologists after receiving the prescriptions. 1. Acne Treatment Cream … Read more
Acne has become awful disease for modern day people, especially girl. People just can’t wait to get rid of red pimple in their face. A lot of quick-cash seeker may offer you product that can clean your acne in a day. However, sadly to say, what works for one may not work for others. The … Read more
Even after lesions have healed, they can leave behind permanent reminders. While it’s difficult to avoid acne scarring completely, understanding the inner workings of your skin can help you minimize long-term damage. What causes acne scarring? In the simplest of terms, acne scars are visible reminders of injury and tissue repair. When tissue suffers an … Read more
Acne remains a bit of a mystery. It seems to be partly hereditary, but why some people are affected by it and others are untouched isn’t exactly known. We do, however, understand some of the biology behind it. The main culprit is the excess production of sebum, an oily substance whose function is to keep … Read more
Medically speaking, an acne sufferer has a combination of elements working in unison, often causing inflammation to our skin otherwise known as acne. These elements include: Trapped bacteria under the skin Increased oil Keratosis retention Increased oil within the skin can be caused by make-up, but is usually produced by the sebaceous glands. Sometimes these … Read more
Social Impact Many acne sufferers tend to isolate themselves from society and purposely chose not to socialize with their friends. Why? Because acne sufferers are plagued with feelings of depression, embarrassment and have a poor body image. This then leads to frustration, anger and severe depression. These negative psychological effects can have a very crippling … Read more
New Laser Therapy Prevents Acne From Graduating to Scars What’s a four letter word for a skin condition that affects nearly 80 percent of the population in various forms and can cause considerable emotional stress? If you answered acne, then you hit this hard-to-treat condition on the head. While a more difficult question might have … Read more
Unless you are in that small percentage that never had any acne problems, you know that acne is a drag. It is unsightly and often painful, resulting in lower self-esteem and confidence for the acne sufferer. While many people would agree that getting acne on their backs is not as bad as getting it directly … Read more
You’ve been anticipating – and possibly dreading – the “big day” for weeks. The nature of the event isn’t important; it may be a first date, an important job interview, or your own birthday party. You try to hide behind hair or heavy make-up. But you can’t ignore the face in the mirror. Sound familiar? … Read more