Even as an adult, I struggle with summer acne. And when I was a teenager, the summer months were a living nightmare for me. No matter what I did, I couldn't keep my skin from shining like a beacon and glowing like a tomato.

The skin care that helps you fight acne all winter long may not work when summer comes around. Not only is the warm weather going to make you sweat more, you're probably smearing sunscreen and bug spray and all sorts of other lovely things on your face. It's a tough thing when you're down to a choice between extreme sunburns and severe acne.

Continue reading "Summer Acne Tips -- Fighting The Summer Breakout" »

Posted by Nick Dawson | Permalink

If you start to notice unsightly bumps on your dog, you could be dealing with dog acne. Animals mostly get acne around the chin. If you suffer from acne yourself, it's a horrifying situation: here's your beloved household pet with the same condition. Fortunately, there are simple, natural treatments you can embrace.

Continue reading "Natural Treatments for Dog Acne" »

Posted by Nick Dawson | Permalink

If you suffer from acne, you want to know what causes it. Acne is a condition where any number of things could be responsible for the unsightly and embarrassing pimples and bumps. Many times, it takes a lot of trial and error to find what causes it and to discover how to get rid of acne.

Researchers have recently discovered a new cause of acne - smoking. From studying statistics, researchers at San Gallicano Dermatological Institute in Rome found that only 10% of non-smokers have acne. But a whopping 42% of those who smoke suffer from acne.

Continue reading "Does Smoking Cause Acne?" »

Posted by Nick Dawson | Permalink

Are those annoying white bumps acne or milia? Sometimes it's difficult to tell but until you know the difference, you won't be able to have the clear skin you dream of having. Learn the difference, how to treat it, and how to be free of this skin condition once and for all.

Continue reading "Acne or Milia -- Know the Difference" »

Posted by Nick Dawson | Permalink

Acne on your butt is embarrassing. Whether anyone else ever sees it or not, you know it's there. You're not only afraid someone else will see it, causing embarrassment, but it makes you feel unclean and contributes to low self-esteem. Learn the causes and treatment for buttne and never be embarrassed again.

Continue reading "Buttne -- Do You Have This Embarrassing Form of Acne?" »

Posted by Bob | Permalink

Many acne sufferers turn to facial steams when their acne flares up. When the pain of inflammation or the dry, burning, and itching skin won't quit, acne sufferers say they get relief from the steam. But, is this really an effective acne treatment and can it actually do more harm than good?

Continue reading "Are Facial Steams the Right Acne Treatment for You?" »

Posted by Bob | Permalink

Rosacea is a skin disorder that causes flushing and acne-like symptoms. This skin disorder currently affects 14 million Americans, most of which are women. While rosacea isn't life threatening, it is a disorder that needs professional treatment by dermatologists. Unfortunately, some doctors are prescribing medicine that could be doing more harm than good.

Continue reading "Are You Using Poison to Treat Your Rosacea?" »

Posted by Jenny | Permalink

When is an acne treatment both natural and high-tech? That's easy - when it combines a natural substance that effectively wipes out acne using nano technology. Find out what discoveries researchers at UC San Diego made and how it may be one of the best acne treatments yet.

Continue reading "High-Tech Acne Treatment -- Will It Work for You?" »

Posted by Jenny | Permalink

There's acne and then there's acne. If you're one of the many people who suffer from severe acne, you need to be aware of which type you have. Without this information, your acne treatments may be ineffective or doing more harm than good. Discover the four types of severe acne, get the right treatment, and have beautiful, clear skin once more.

Continue reading "Are You Getting the Right Treatment for Your Severe Acne?" »

Posted by Jenny | Permalink

When you have acne, skin care is especially important. To fight acne, the products you use can be very hard on your skin, drying and cracking it. The only thing worse than acne is to have cracked, dry, red skin to go with it. To avoid this, try these helpful tips.

Continue reading "Helpful Tips for Acne Sufferers with Dry Skin" »

Posted by Jenny | Permalink

Let's face it. Adult acne is embarrassing. You're all grown up. You live an adult life. You have an adult job. You make adult decisions. And yet, when you look in the mirror and see your complexion with zits, bumps, and scars, you're embarrassed. You feel like an awkward teenager once again.

It's time to get rid of these problems and the feelings that go along with it them. Let's look at 3 quick and easy tips to give you the clear, smooth complexion you've always dreamed about.

Continue reading "3 Quick and Easy Tips to Get Rid of Adult Acne in 30 Days or Less" »

Posted by Jenny | Permalink

Many things get the blame for causing teen acne -- diet, hygiene, heredity, and junk food get blamed for just a few. Now researchers prove that stress in teen's lives cause some acne. Find out how stress affects your acne breakouts and how to control it.

Continue reading "Study Shows Link between Teen Acne and Stress" »

Posted by Jessica Sawyer | Permalink

What Is Scalp Acne And How Can You Control It?

If you have scalp acne, you're not alone - contrary to what you may have been led to believe. If you try to find information about acne, it's out there in abundance. Scalp acne? Not so much. If you want to know what your scalp acne is, how you got it and how to control it, you've come to the right place.

Continue reading "Getting The Word Out About Scalp Acne" »

Posted by Nick Dawson | Permalink

General Acne Terms Defined

Not only is clearing up acne a task, deciphering acne product labels can sometimes be just as confusing. Below you’ll learn about some common terms that appear on acne products. Before you spend big bucks on your next acne product, read the information below to ensure you know just what you’re buying.

Continue reading "Basic Acne 101" »

Posted by Nick Dawson | Permalink

Body Acne Can Be Worse Than Facial Acne

When people talk about acne, they're using discussing facial acne. However, body acne can be just as embarrassing and even more painful than facial acne. If you suffer from body acne, we've got some tips that can help.

Continue reading "The Painful Truth About Body Acne" »

Posted by Jessica Sawyer | Permalink

How Puberty Affects Acne

A few generations ago acne was not something kids under age fourteen had to deal with on a regular basis. There is no arguing that puberty is happening at a younger and younger age, especially for girls. The average age of menstruation has decreased in recent generations, and girls as young as eight and nine might have already begun menstruation. The appearance of secondary sex characteristics such as breast development has also been occurring at a younger age. What impact will this have on acne?

Continue reading "Acne in Elementary School?" »

Posted by Bob Harrison | Permalink

Acne Control for Teens and Adults

Acne control can be achieved by acne sufferers despite their age. Teens aren’t the only ones who suffer from acne. Many adults are afflicted this condition either for the first time in their lives or perhaps again after having experienced acne in previous decades. There is a lot of misinformation circulating about whether acne control is easier for teens or adults, and below you’ll find some honest information that sheds light on this issue.

Continue reading "What Every Acne Sufferer Should Know about Acne Control -- Regardless of Age" »

Posted by Nick Dawson | Permalink

Acne Control Doesn't Have to Be Rocket Science

When it comes to skin care, acne control is an important component to consider for individuals who suffer from acne. Below you’ll find important information about skin care, acne control, and what type of products can work for specific skin types.

Continue reading "What You Need to know About Skin Care, Acne Control, and Acne Products" »

Posted by Nick Dawson | Permalink

What is Body Acne?

When most people think of acne, body acne rarely comes to mind. Facial acne is what people usually see the most because the face is very visible. Body acne can be disguised rather easily especially during the winter months. If you’re like most individuals, you are more familiar with facial acne, so you might be wondering what exactly body acne is.

Continue reading "Body Acne Explained" »

Posted by Bob Harrison | Permalink

What Exactly is Bad Acne?

The words bad acne really demonstrate the effect that acne can have on individuals: both teens and adults alike. It would seem pretty self explanatory that bad acne refers to the worst cases of acne. However, determining whether one has bad acne is really subject to the individual’s own interpretation.

Continue reading "There’s Acne, and Then There is Bad Acne" »

Posted by Jessica Sawyer | Permalink

How Can Our Use of a Word such as “Zits” Impact Acne Treatment?

At some point acne became known by the unappealing term, zits. Many teenagers are affected by acne, in fact, as many as 80% to at least some extent, and most often teens and adults alike refer to acne as zits. Obviously, your dermatologist will use the more formal, scientific terms for the various types of acne, but to most of us, acne blemishes are referred to as zits.

Continue reading "Zits is the Most Common Slang Word for Pimples" »

Posted by Bob Harrison | Permalink

What You Should Know About Feline Acne

Pet owners may be surprised to know that they're not the only one's susceptable to acne - feline acne can plague their cats too. If you think your cat couldn't possibly suffer from acne, you'd better think twice. Feline acne is actually much more common than many people think. If you own a cat, there are some things about feline acne you need to know.

Continue reading "What In The World Is Feline Acne?" »

Posted by Jessica Sawyer | Permalink

The Benefits of Accurate Acne Information

Getting complete acne information can help you on your quest to have clear skin. While up-to-date acne information may be hard to find, it is well worth the effort since it can help acne sufferers eliminate their acne. Luckily, we've got accurate acne information in abundance and we share it each and every week.

Continue reading "Where to Get Reliable Acne Information" »

Posted by Nick Dawson | Permalink

Acne Sufferers Benefit from Learning about Other Skin Conditions

When you experience acne, it is very easy to forget that other skin conditions exist. You likely spend all your time treating your acne that you don’t notice that dry patch behind your elbow or that redness along your hairline. Even though acne can seem life-altering, there are other skin conditions that you might want to know more about.

Continue reading "Two Common Skin Conditions You Need To Know About" »

Posted by Jessica Sawyer | Permalink

Learn about the Types of Acne

Not all acne is created equal, and there are, in fact, several type of acne conditions that people contend with. A list of the different types of acne reads somewhat like a biology textbook, so I’ll try not to bore you. However, understanding the different types of acne is important for anyone who suffers from the condition.

Continue reading "How Many Types of Acne are There?" »

Posted by Jessica Sawyer | Permalink

Understanding the Differences between Acne Rosacea and Acne Vulgaris

If you’ve always thought a pimple was a pimple, all pimples were acne, and all acne is alike, you might be surprised to learn that not all acne is created equal. In fact, there are actually two main types of acne -- Acne Vulgaris and Acne Rosacea -- that can wreck havoc on your skin. If you really want to be informed about acne, you need to understand the main differences between Acne Vulgaris and Acne Rosacea.

Continue reading "About Acne: From R to V" »

Posted by Jessica Sawyer | Permalink

Does Acne Affect Girls and Boys Differently?

Acne can affect each gender differently. In order to successfully treat acne, it is important to know how acne affects boys and girls differently. Finding a successful acne treatment depends upon knowing what acne is and how it affects both boys and girls.

Continue reading "Acne and Gender Differences" »

Posted by Jessica Sawyer | Permalink

Junk Food Can Indeed Make Your Acne Worse

It’s often been said that junk food causes acne. Most conventional doctors, though, tend to refute this claim by countering that dietary habits have little impact on acne flare-ups. Despite the approach traditional medicine has taken to diet-related acne, eating junk food can indeed contribute to the condition.

Continue reading "How Partially-Hydrogenated Fats Affect Acne" »

Posted by Jessica Sawyer | Permalink

How Acne Affects Other Parts of the Boy

Acne is a dreaded skin condition that plagues both teens and adults alike. Most often when people think of acne they are inclined to only think of facial acne and might be surprised to learn that acne can occur on many other areas of the body. In fact, many adults are sometimes affected by body acne long after their facial acne clears up. If you’re wondering why you’re breaking out in areas other than your face, read on…

Continue reading "Acne Can Affect More Than Just Your Face" »

Posted by Nick Dawson | Permalink

Why Back Acne Can be More Problematic

While facial acne is a top dermatologic concern for teens and adults alike, back acne is just as feared. Back acne can be unsightly and sometimes even more severe than facial acne and to make matters worse, it’s often harder to get rid of.

Continue reading "Which is Worse: Back Acne or Facial Acne?" »

Posted by Nick Dawson | Permalink

There’s More To Acne Than The Zits

Beauty may only be skin deep, but acne goes much, much deeper. Acne doesn’t just hurt on the outside; it hurts on the inside too. People can be cruel and unfortunately, acne sufferers sometimes bear the brunt of acne-related jokes. This can lead to insecurities and feelings of low self worth. If this applies to you, there are some things you need to remember.

Continue reading "Acne’s Not Just A Physical Problem" »

Posted by Jessica Sawyer | Permalink

So What Is Acne Exactly?

It’s easy to see whether or not someone has acne, but do you really know what acne is? Many people assume acne is a result of poor hygiene. This actually isn’t the case. To sum it up, acne occurs when your skin’s pores become clogged or aren’t able to operate properly. This can happen for a number of reasons. We’ll go over some of the most common ones below.

Continue reading "What Is Acne?" »

Posted by Jessica Sawyer | Permalink