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All About Acne: Acne Basics

Acne. All of us know about it, and many of us experience it. In fact, acne, also called acne vulgaris, is the most common skin condition in the United States. Around 40 to 50 million Americans have acne. The majority of those people are teens or young adults, but acne...

School’s Back in Session: Learn The Facts About Acne

What actually causes acne? The primary cause is the fluctuation of hormones. Hormones stimulate the sebaceous glands causing increased oil production. This oil can block pores. Bacteria can grow within the pores causing inflammation and breakouts. This increases...