Your Forehead – If you get forehead acne, chances are that your hair may have something to do with it. More specifically, the products you’re using on your hair. It may be your shampoo, your hairspray, or your gel that’s causing the clogging the pores causing pimples to form. Make sure the hair products you’re […]
Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States. It is caused by the inflammation of the sebaceous glands, causing the formation of pimples. Acne is unsightly not only can it ravage the skin when left unchecked, but it can also take a toll on the mental and emotional health of those who […]
When you’re trying to prevent acne breakouts, or trying to combat an active breakout, there are certain steps you can take to calm your skin down. Acne can be caused by many things, from hormones to diet, but the skincare routine to help treat them stays the same. Here are three key steps:Serums in the […]
Why do some people have more acne breakouts during the wintertime despite having no problems with pimples for the rest of the year? It’s simple really – the air is much dryer in the winter. When the air is much dryer, your skin’s sebum, or natural lubricant, can sometimes go into overdrive to overcompensate for […]
There can be a lot of misinformation floating out there about skin care, especially about common conditions like pimples. Just when you think you’ve proven them all false, here are three more acne myths that need debunking: Using Toothpaste on Your Acne – This is an acne myth almost as old as time. A lot […]
Butt acne can not only be painful, itchy, but also embarrassing. However, the acne found on your facial skin is different from the red pimples found on your buttocks. The main cause of butt acne is actually folliculitis. The main cause of this condition is from the staph bacteria growing over your skin’s follicles, causing […]
There’s a lot of really bad advice people give about skincare. From using some obscure home remedies that don’t actually work, to overly tanning to apparently get vitamin D. Before following someone’s skincare advice, it’s a good idea to check with your dermatologist first whether it’s actually good advice, or bad advice. Here are four […]
The new year is upon us, which means it’s time to work on your resolutions. What skincare resolutions do you have in mind? It’s safe to say that having a better skincare routine might be one of those, or that visiting the dermatologist more often is another. Here are three other things you might want […]
We all suffer from skin conditions from time to time. This is normal. These conditions can vary from mild to severe and sometimes these mild conditions eventually resolve themselves without any professional help. What’s not normal is when you have lasting conditions or come with more severe symptoms, like elevated pain, or if your typical […]
When you visit your dermatologist, he or she will ask you questions about your condition. This conversation should not be a one-way street because you are encouraged to ask them questions as well. Your dermatologist is an expert in skincare expert, and you should take the time you have with them during your appointment to […]
