Acne 101
You expected pimples in high school. Maybe even a few in college, too. But now you’re in your mid-20s…or perhaps even your 30s. And your skin didn’t get the memo–because you’re still breaking out. What gives? It’s one thing to get pimples when you’re a teen. But it’s quite another when you’re well over 21! [...]
Acne. It’s something you’re supposed to grow out of. Like awkward teenage crushes, boy bands, and report cards. But here you are. An adult. Still breaking out like a pizza-crazy 15-year-old off to the school dance. Only now, the stakes are higher. You’d give anything to look your best for that job promotion you want. [...]
Do you ever feel that your stress, anger or frustrations about acne are pooh-pooed just because you have a mild case? Maybe 2 to 5 blemishes a month? So not fair! No matter who you are, no matter how little acne you have, your concerns deserve respect and understanding. The fact is, you’re in good [...]
You’re pregnant. Congratulations! You feel great and can’t wait to meet your little one. But why is your face suddenly a mess? According to WebMD, about 50% of pregnant women experience acne, especially during the first two trimesters. And it’s probably no surprise that hormones are the culprit! Pregnancy hormones—in this case, progesterone–increases levels of [...]
If you ever experience bloating, gassiness, skipping bowel movements, diarrhea, stomach aches or cramping, start taking probiotics! Probiotics are living microorganisms that, when taken orally, provide numerous health benefits. Comprised mainly of beneficial bacteria, you can take probiotics as supplements as well as eat foods prepared using bacterial fermentation such as sauerkraut, tempeh and kimchi. [...]
At the Natural Acne Clinic, we educate our patients about everything, including birth control and everything around it. Birth control pills, IUDs, implants, and shots are widely used today and prescribed often as a means to control acne. Most forms of birth control can have the potential to cause acne and weight gain in those [...]
The truth is, Acne cannot be “cured”. It is a hereditary condition of the pores. But, your skin can be cleared while using the right products and learning how to care for your acne-prone skin. It is like having a disease that can be put into remission if your skin is cared for properly. Here [...]
Body acne can be embarrassing and frustrating, just like the acne on your face. Most importantly, understanding what type of acne you have is the key to getting rid of body acne. Only using the right products that do not clog the pores and using them the right way will get you clear. How to [...]
Accutane. If your guts twinge just reading this word, your instincts are right on track. Accutane and its generic counterpart, isotretinoin, belong to a class of drug called retinoids (man-made vitamin A derivatives). Available only by prescription and under a dermatologist’s close scrutiny, it works by decreasing oil (sebum) production. It should never be given [...]
