Acne is an embarrassing reality for a lot of people. While it is most common in teenagers, it is not an issue you can leave behind as you get older. A lot of people deal with acne well into adulthood. Fortunately, there are a lot of effective treatments for acne. But to get the right […]
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10 Commonly Asked Questions About Teen Acne
Tips for Treating Teen Acne Approximately eight in 10 teens suffer with acne – so many that it’s often brushed off as a rite of passage or a fact of life. For those going through puberty’s often tumultuous times, acne can leave behind emotional and physical scars that have the potential to last a lifetime. […]
Keeping Your Skin Healthy In the Heat
Miami means glowing, gorgeous, and healthy skin. But all that time spent in the hot sun can be severely and irreversibly damaging if you’re not careful. You can help avoid the damaging effects of the sun with these healthy skin tips to keep your skin fresh, clean, and as healthy as possible. Use at Least […]
What Is a Port-Wine Stain (PWS)?
No, it’s not a spill of wine on the couch or the carpet. Port-wine stain is a type of birthmark that appears due to blood vessel growth. The maroon-colored mark was named for the appearance that resembled wine spilled or splashed on the skin. Most spots start out as a light pink at birth, though […]
Why Is Acne Worse for Some People than Others?
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. […]
