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Teen acne: Nothing that can’t be dealt with
05/08/2020Teenage years can be a pretty confusing time. There are numerous changes that take place in the body at both an emotional and physical level. One such prominent and noticeable physical change is acne. The sudden hormonal changes during puberty often lead to an increase in the skin’s oil (sebum) production. The sebum produced mixes…
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The 7 types of Scars
07/05/2018Scars are a sign that nature is working at protecting us. When cell tissue gets wounded the adjacent areas of skin get working to heal the injury. Specialised cells, called fibroblasts, produce bundles of fibrous connective tissue made up of collagen to reconnect the tissue. These bundles of whitish, relatively inelastic fibres appear on the…
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Isotretinoin: Severe Acne Treatment
01/12/2017Isotretinoin is a powerful medication used mainly to treat severe acne, especially certain types that cause aggravated suffering. While it can be highly effective, you’d be well advised to use extreme caution. Be especially aware of possible side effects. Although well qualified and experienced dermatologists exercise due care, no medication, least of all isotretinoin, should…
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Adult onset Acne
06/12/2016Understanding late-onset acne If you thought acne comes and goes the way of teenage angst and high-school crushes, you’re only half right. While significantly less frequent amongst adults, acne continues to exist as a clear and present possibility. Why does acne decide to reappear? A variety of reasons: hormonal changes, pollution, lifestyle, an erratic cleansing…
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Acne Scars
06/12/20168 facts to help you win the Skin v/s Scar showdown First things first. Let’s get the scare out of scars. They’re like pictures. Scars and marks are nothing but memories. Of that moment when you scraped your knee after you scored that winning basket…of that time when you fell off your mountain bike (thankfully,…
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Zap zit and zoom! When acne acts up
30/11/2016Zap zit and zoom! When acne acts up You’ve scanned through your wardrobe for the perfect outfit. You have bought shoes that go with it. Your beautiful accessories are all waiting to zing up your look… and that’s precisely when that enthusiastic little zit pops up! Acne. Teenage angst and beyond. Zits, most commonly associated…
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Acne acting up?
30/11/2016Acne acting up? Learn how to keep it off-stage! It’s morning. The curtains to your world are lifted and you’re getting set to step out and take the stage. Confident, energizing and determined to perform at your peak…till you look into the mirror. Oh no… not now, not again! Not another pimple… Yes, acne elicits a…
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