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Copycat Conditions: What Really Lies Beneath the Bumps

Written by: Victoria (Tori) Prince, L.E.

Acne is one of the most common concerns clients present with, yet what looks like acne is not always acne. Acne vulgaris is a chronic condition marked by pimples, excess...

Published in: Acne

What Really Causes Acne? Alternative Views and Holistic Solutions

Acne remains one of the most common and challenging skin conditions to treat. The most popular theory is that acne is a bacterial infection, but recent evidence would suggest otherwise....

Published in: Acne

Adding Acne Services: 10 Tips for Success

Written by: Laura Cooksey, L.E.

Many clients suffer from acne from the time they are teenagers – some into their mid-thirties and beyond. Aestheticians have the unique position to treat acne and spare many people...

Published in: Acne

The Inflammatory Story: Two Disorders with Similar Origins and Distinct Differences

What is the difference between acne and rosacea? How can professionals accurately identify each condition? Both manifest visual signs that require further exploration into the understanding of the pathophysiology of...

Published in: Acne

Fitzpatrick Skin Types 4-6: Managing Acne and Scarring

Written by: Gina Charles, D.O.

Dark skin is a physical trait that is present amongst diverse ethnic groups, such as African, East Asian, Latino, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Native American. While skin rich in melanin...

Published in: Acne