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Understanding Acne

Acne In Pregnancy: How To Deal With Skin Breakout During Pregnancy?

March 21, 2010

Acne is mainly associated with adolescence. Because, it is during this time in one’s life that hormonal levels increase. And change in hormones is the primary cause of acne. A similar rise in hormonal level is noticed during the time of pregnancy. And thus a number of pregnant women also face the problem of acne. [...]

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What Is A Pimple?

September 19, 2008

Blockage Our skin is covered with tiny little holes, called pores.  These pores are important to ensuring that we sweat, keeping our body temperatures regulated.  However, one of the substances that these pores secrete is called sebum, which is a sticky substance.  As the outer layers of skin are shed, a process which happens continuously, [...]

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If Only We Knew What causes acne – It would Be Simple

August 13, 2008

If every problem only had a known cause there would be no problem finding a cure for it. In the case of acne, what causes acne, if it could be pinpointed would lead to finding an effective cure for the condition. However, the case of acne is rather muddled and the cause is not able [...]

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What Exactly Is Acne And Why Do We Have It?

August 4, 2008

The question, “what is acne?” may be annoying and serious especially for those people who suffer from it.  We may have the perception of acne as something that we only experience and have during our teen years, but it is a skin disease that people often experience even in their adulthood.  Some people may be [...]

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Try To Resist The Zit Popping Urge

May 25, 2007

Zit popping may not be such a good idea after all, as without really realizing what you are doing; it could actually lead to a worsening of the condition. Some people even recommend speaking with a

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