Category: Acne

Signs of aging can appear as early as our mid 20s and early 30s. You will start to notice that your skin feels dry and fine lines start to appear around your face such as eye and mouth areas. When aging kicks in, our body experiences the slowdown in production of collagen and elastic fibers, […]

Cystic acne and pimples do not only appear on your face, it can also appear on any part of your body such as chest, shoulders and back. It can feel painful or even itchy. Similar to face acne, the hair follicles on the skin can trap bacteria and sweat, thus causing breakouts. Particularly in Singapore’s […]

Besides dealing with active acne breakouts, you are also left to face acne scars that are typically left behind after an inflammatory acne. They are more likely to develop on those who pick at their active acne lesions. If you are suffering from acne scars, it is best to find out the type of scar […]

Anyone who’s ever popped their pimples knows the feeling of looking in the mirror and experiencing the temptation of giving the pimple a little squeeze. When the pore is infected with bacteria, excess sebum and dead skin cells, an inflamed acne pimple will occur which is often filled with pus. Popping a pimple or picking […]

If you are facing recurring acne in your life, it is time to learn about the different types of acne to treat it effectively from the roots and attain clearer skin. Identifying the type of acne you are suffering from is key to successful acne treatment regime as each type is distinct. Acne falls into […]

According to a Swedish study published in the International Journal of Cancer in 2017, investigators reported that acne in late adolescence has association with a statistically-significant greater risk for prostate cancer as compared not having acne during the period of latter teen years. Using a unique, long-term data set from Sweden’s military, the analysis is […]

It’s not unusual to have a pimple or two and experience breakouts when you’re a teenager. But once you’re in adulthood and you face red, swollen, painful pimples that occur deep in your skin, you might have cystic acne. Read on below as we explore more facts about this skin condition. 1. Cystic acne is […]

Acne vulgaris is common inflammatory skin condition that involves blockage and/or inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands. It is characterized by noninflammatory lesions, inflammatory papules, pustules, and nodules, and open or closed comedones. Acne vulgaris typically affect skin areas with a high density of sebaceous follicles like the face, back and upper chest. They […]

Established by the French National Authority for Health, the ‘Clinical Practice Guidelines’ involves reviewing the guidelines of acne treatment and management. The Working Group comprised of 19 people including drug-safety specialists, dermatologists and general practitioners. Literature references were taken on the following topics such as physical therapies, acne grading systems, bacterial resistance to antibiotics, and […]

According to the Global Burden of Disease Study, acne can pose longer-term effects with a wider range as compared to skin cancer. The study evaluated over 300 diseases and injuries in 195 countries and territories around the world. The aim is for researchers attempt to determine what features of their health are most important to […]