by Dan Kern | Jan 22, 2025 | Acne
Views: 0Yes, Hormones Play an Important Role in the Development of Cystic Acne in Both Males and Females, and Often the Treatment of Cystic Acne in Females The Essential Info Androgens (male hormones present in both males and females) increase the production of skin...
by Dan Kern | Jan 18, 2025 | Acne
Views: 0Most Evidence, Albeit Imperfect, Points Toward a Possible Association Between Milk and Acne, but Not Cheese, and Probably Not Yogurt The Essential Info Researchers have put forward hypotheses that attempt to link the hormones, carbohydrates, and proteins in...
by Dan Kern | Jan 14, 2025 | Acne
Views: 0Yes. Topical Retinoids (Tretinoin, Adapalene, Tazarotene, Trifarotene), Chemical Peels, and Laser Treatments, among Others, Can Decrease Pore Size. The Essential Info Enlarged skin pores, while not a medical problem, can worsen the appearance of the skin. For...
by Dan Kern | Jan 11, 2025 | Acne
Views: 0In Both Males and Females, Testosterone and Other Male Hormones Increase Acne by Stimulating the Skin to Produce More Sebum (Skin Oil) The Essential Info Even though testosterone is a “male hormone,” it is present in both males and females, and is central to...
by Dan Kern | Jan 4, 2025 | Acne
Views: 0It Kills Bacteria and Unclogs Pores The Essential Info Benzoyl peroxide has been used for decades in the treatment of acne and is proven to be effective. In studies, it reduces acne lesions by 50% on average after 3 months, but when used within a proper...