Acne is a skin condition that is caused by an inflammation of your skin’s oil glands (sebaceous glands) and hair follicles. Bacteria plays a role, but active male hormones (androgens) in both males and females can cause the oil glands to overproduce oil, which combine with dead skin cells to clog pores and cause acne. […]
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What to Expect at Your First Dermatology Visit
Dermatological exams are fairly straightforward – yet children’s skin is a bit different than adult skin, so a dermatologist who is specially trained in both general dermatology and pediatric dermatology is ideal for taking care of the whole family. And having regular dermatology checkups is particularly important if you have skin cancer or melanoma in […]