Pimples on arms and stubborn shoulder acne can make it impossible for one to wear off-the-shoulder tops or sleeveless blouses. Acne on shoulders and upper back occurs when the hair follicles on the skin get clogged with sweat, oil or sebum. These lesions tend to heal slowly and often leave scars and blemishes that take years to fade. Needless to say that such acne can be … [Read more...]

Severe acne, at any age, can be highly devastating. Teenagers with acne often have low self esteem while women in their mid 30s and 40s with acne tend to suffer from depression. Acne in women in the late 30s and early 40s often accompanies PMS with symptoms like loss in libido, breast tenderness, backache, bloating, weight gain etc. Indeed, bad skin and acne go hand in hand. … [Read more...]

Acne in adults is usually triggered by a set of inflammatory responses to P.acnes bacterium activity and excess sebum. Over production of sebum in turn is caused by improper diet, stress, hormonal imbalance and other factors. The sebum, along with debris and toxins, becomes a perfect food for the acne-causing bacteria. Recently, many of our readers had sent in questions … [Read more...]

Acne statistics across countries show that more than ever before, adults in their 20-40s are experiencing acne. Nearly 45% of this population demographic is showing sufferers with persistent cystic acne, blackheads and oily skin. The American Academy of Dermatology also recently published a report of nearly 54% of women over 25 years of age have acne. Let us take a look at why … [Read more...]

Acne is common in teenagers but, in some cases, it could persist well into adulthood. Acne vulgaris has been known to afflict men and women in their 30s, 40s and yes, even the 50s. What is interesting is the fact that many of these sufferers have never had acne in their teenage years. Like in teenagers, adult acne can go through different stages like the formation of … [Read more...]

“I am a 40 year old female. Why am I getting cystic acne spots on my face ?’ “What is the cause of acne at 40? What natural treatment do you recommend for acne in adulthood?” These are some of the most common questions we get from our readers. You might have been to several dermatologists on account of breaking out at 40 or 50. However, most professionals do not state the … [Read more...]

Pimples or acne are not confined to teenage years. Some people who haven’t had a single pimple in their teens sometimes develop severe acne in their adult years. Most of the time, acne is a result of unwitting mistakes committed by us. By preventing some of these common errors,you can avoid acne and zits from appearing suddenly or aggravating further. Presenting top tips … [Read more...]

Most people develop acne during their adolescence. Adult acne, however, is a reality too and needless to say- a nightmare! This skin condition can cause immense stress especially when it suddenly pops up just before an important event. Many a bride (or groom to be) is known to suffer tremendously owing to huge zits right before the wedding! Often, the cause of such pre-wedding … [Read more...]

African Americans are more prone to inflammatory acne although the specific reasons are not yet known. In general, acne is seen in teenagers as well as adults of the African American origin. Despite the higher prevalence of pimples in these populations, very few tests have been conducted especially regarding its treatment or cause. Treating hyperpigmentation resulting from acne … [Read more...]

In summer months, we tend to show more of our skin than that in the rest of the year. Naturally, it is best to have a healthy, glowing and blemish free complexion. But, if you are like most women (and, if you are reading this, you most probably are) then you might be finding yourself breaking out more often in summers than in the rest of the months. So this guide is all about … [Read more...]