Now that winter is upon us, we are facing severe cold and dry environment. It does not help that the central heating is also working overtime, making the homes, offices and malls even drier. Dry air is very bad for the skin; I have already spoken about winter acne in this article. Many of my readers wrote to me asking if running a humidifier in winter could make a difference in … [Read more...]

Colloidal silver is a suspension of silver ions in water. Since medieval times, people have used silver for its medicinal, bactericidal and beautifying properties. Royal families ate their meals in silver utensils to obtain its immune-strengthening benefits. Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the use of colloidal silver as a disinfectant in hospitals. … [Read more...]

Its morning and you are preparing for a meeting ahead. You also need to get your kids lunches ready. But first, you need to face yourself in the mirror and especially the stubborn line of zits lining your chin. At 40, you probably expected crow’s feet but not acne and stubborn blemishes. Indeed, more and more dermatologists are seeing adult women in their late 30s and 40s with … [Read more...]

Acne tends to leave behind ugly scarring which could take, weeks or even months to fade away completely. And even then, it does not go away completely; you still have to deal with tiny spots and blemishes which seem to worsen with age. Today, we will discuss top home remedies for getting rid of acne scars quickly: 1. Regular exfoliation Exfoliation is the best way to fade … [Read more...]

If you are looking for best acne product for oily skin, you have come to the right place. Adult acne affects both men and women having dry, oily or combination skin, for several reasons. Changes in hormone levels (estrogen and testosterone), new medication or cosmetics, hormone related illnesses like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and menopause, anxiety, stress, birth … [Read more...]

Adult acne is usually caused due to hormonal changes and increased sebum production. Today, more and more dermatologists are finding women in their 30s, 40s and 50s coming in their clinics with adult-onset acne. The underlying acne causes in this age are usually attributed to changes in internal hormones arising from starting, stopping or switching birth control products, onset … [Read more...]

There are many prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) acne products that can cause severe allergic reactions in patients. In fact: quite recently, the Food and Drug Administration has announced that some of the allergies caused by popular OTC acne medications from big brand names are even likely to be life threatening. In this guide, we will consider some of the common acne … [Read more...]

Thanks to the advances in the field of dermatology, you no longer need to suffer from adult acne. If you do, you can try products like Accutane® or Proactiv® as these are proven to fight acne and also reduce acne marks once and for all. Naturally, instead of simply believing in online reviews and advertisements, it is best to seek the help of a dermatologist who can prescribe … [Read more...]

If you are an acne sufferer, chances are that you have tried everything there is under the sun to cure this embarrassing and, often, painful condition. When searching for natural acne treatment solutions, it is important to incorporate certain vitamins for acne in the form of dietary supplements as well as naturally available sources, since, many times, these deficiencies maybe … [Read more...]

Finding the right treatment for acne can take time. The different types of acne have different treatment approaches. Treating acne truly requires patience. There are treatment options that do work for some, but do not for others, which are why acne treatments as skin specialists would say, require a trial and error approach. There are also treatment options that actually take … [Read more...]