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Aggravate or Alleviate: Homecare Choices That Can Make or Break Acne

Acne is a genetic, treatable condition with no true cure. Most adult sufferers will be tied to a basic, acne-fighting regimen and an acne-safe lifestyle to help clear acne and...

Published in: Acne

To Peel or Not to Peel Treating Acne

Written by: Krista McKowen, L.E.

It is generally accepted that the primary event in acne is the obstruction or occlusion of the pilosebaceous follicles resulting in the formation of the microcomedone. This process is caused...

Published in: Acne

Facial Procedure for Acneic Skin

When treating the acneic client, successful results come from a combination of a consistent homecare routine and professional treatments that are tailored to their acneic problems. One of the most...

Published in: Acne

Acne in Pregnancy

Written by: Sara Fulton, B.S., president and co-founder of Vivant Skin Care and Carson L. Catasus

One out of two pregnant women will develop acne. If a woman had severe acne between the ages of 12 and 23, chances are she will develop acne in the...

Published in: Acne

The Pathogenesis of Acne

A simple definition of acne is that it is a disease of the sebaceous follicle, primarily affecting the face, back, and chest. It is caused by an inflammation of the...

Published in: Acne