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...
by Dan Kern | Dec 29, 2024 | Acne
Views: 0Mandelic Acid Exfoliates the Skin, Decreases Skin Oil, Reduces Bacteria, Decreases Hyperpigmentation, and Promotes the Penetration of Acne Medications The Essential Info Mandelic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), which is applied topically and may help...
by Dan Kern | Dec 28, 2024 | Acne
Views: 0Most Facials Involve Procedures that Physically Irritate the Skin, so It Is Usually Best to Avoid Them The Essential Info Many beauty salons and spas offer facials advertised as “for acne-prone skin.” Unfortunately, many of the procedures in such facials can...
