Skin Conditions

August 3, 2009

3 Skin Conditions that Imitate Acne

Do you really have acne or some other skin condition

There are several skin conditions that do a good job imitating acne. No one likes acne and no one wants it. Many people panic when they have a breakout and immediately jump to the conclusion that they have acne and begin treating it as such. Learn about these other skin conditions that imitate acne so you can treat your complexion problems correctly and quickly.

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August 21, 2008

Is It Acne Vulgaris Or Rosacea?

Acne Vulgaris vs. Acne Rosacea

Is the skin on your face inflamed and painful? Don't be so quick to diagnose yourself as having acne vulgaris, the type of acne most of us are familiar with. There is another potential skin condition that can cause similar results. Acne roseacea is also common and treatment needs to be handled differently.

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December 5, 2006

Acne Inversa is a Rare Skin Condition

How is Acne Inversa Different from Acne Vulgaris?

Many individuals are familiar with acne, but few have ever heard of a skin condition called acne inversa. Acne inversa is actually much different than the acne vulgaris that many teenagers are plagued with. If you’d like to learn more about acne inversa, read on...

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October 27, 2006

About Acne: From R to V

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.

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October 21, 2006

Treating Acne with Two Different Acne Products

Can You Use Different Acne Products at the Same Time?

If you suffer from acne, you might be confused by the myriad of products on the market intended to treat the condition. You might also be wondering if you can mix-and-match products that are manufactured by different companies. Luckily, we have the answers…

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September 6, 2006

Acne Can Affect More Than Just Your Face

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…

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August 3, 2006

How Dry Skin Affects Acne

Why Drying Out Your Skin Isn’t An Effective Acne Treatment

Many people assume that because acne is caused by excess oil, the way to stop it is to dry out the skin. After all, if there’s no oil there to cause an acne breakout, the acne problem will just go away, right? Wrong! This is one of the most harmful acne myths out there. Drying out your skin won’t only NOT get rid of your acne, it can actually make it worse.

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