People continue to believe old wives' tales about the causes of acne, even though experts have now disproved many of the myths.  We will attempt to reveal the truth about some of those die-hard myths and set your mind at ease so that you can move forward in your quest for clear, acne-free, beautiful skin.

Fact:  Acne is not caused by poor hygiene but by hormonal changes taking place within the body.  Sometimes the sebaceous...

You finally took that important step by visiting your dermatologist and starting acne treatment earlier this week!  Your skin will soon become clear, beautiful, and acne-free.

Congratulations!  Did you say that you had an important meeting to attend tomorrow and you needed your skin cleared up by then?  Well, your acne may not clear itself that quickly but there are some tips you can use in order to look your best at your meeting.

Using makeup...

Acne, a common skin disorder that people spend millions of dollars trying to heal, generally affects 80% of our youth and 5% of our adult population.  Young people, who are the ones most affected, spend hours agonizing over the ravaging effects acne causes to their skin.

At their young age, they are beset with social problems and popularity issues.  The scars left by their battles with acne are damaging to their egos and self-esteem.  Billions of dollars have...

Treating Acne Scars – Can Acne Scars Be Removed?

Scars are indications that the body has repaired itself in one way or another, either due to injury or infection.  Once these events occur, white blood cells from the body accumulate at the site to fight further infection and repair the damage that has taken place.

Once that process is complete, scars often form.  This process can be compared to a seam being sewn into a piece of torn fabric. ...

Many supplements exist that will help speed up the success of your acne treatment.  It is well known that taking certain vitamins, minerals, or other types of supplements will help to eliminate skin disorders.  We are listing some of the most effective ones to use when fighting acne.

• 50,000 IU of water-soluble Vitamin A should be taken right before eating.  Don't take more than this amount before first getting your physician's approval because...

There is no need to continue to buy acne products at the drug store and spend hundreds of dollars to get clearer skin. There are plenty of all natural options and to tell you the truth, I've found them to work much better than harsh chemical and medical treatment options.

Some of these old-fashioned treatments are appropriate for any skin and ance type, while others (especially the tonics and masks we will discuss a little further down) will work for one person but not...

Practically everyone suffers from acne problems at some point in their lives. No matter what your sex, age or skin type is, acne will attack you. However some people suffer from minor acne attacks and others, from serious ones. It is in the case of severe, cystic and inflamed acne that a person suffers from deep acne scars.

There are basically two causes for acne scars. In the first case, a collagen build up in the skin leads to an increase in tissue formation, which in turn leads...

Acne can occur at any age. However, it is more common in young people. Cure Acne is not always an easy task - but you can do. If you have acne, your confidence is not enough. Think about it, you can imagine how it feels? There are better ways to prevent and treat acne and listed here are five tips.

1st Sunlight is a common treatment. However, care with exposure to UV rays is to be exercised. Be sure that your e drugs to ensure that you have not checked to avoid sunlight....

Just about everybody experiences acne during their life, but few people know why their skin breaks out, or how best to treat it. Try this quick quiz to see how much you understand about the causes of acne:

True or False?

1) Pimples are caused by an infected hair follicle.TRUE  or  FALSE

2) Pimples are caused by an oily substance called sebum.TRUE  or  FALSE

3) Acne only occurs on the face, neck, back, and...

It's not surprising that people want a fast acting way to cure acne blemishes. Acne all over your face can really make you feel depressed and worried that people are staring at your skin. Instead of being able to enjoy yourself when you're out, you're constantly worried about how you look and if other people are secretly judging you.

Sound familiar? I was in your same exact shoes not to long ago. I developed pretty light acne as a teen, as most people do and didn't really worry to...