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Acne Treatments

www.smartskincare.com // 5 Apr, 2007

The main reason why so many diverse acne treatments exist is that acne is caused and/or exacerbated by several different factors. Each acne treatment targets one or several of these factors. More →

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Questions and Answers About Acne

www.niams.nih.gov // 20 Apr, 2007

The exact cause of acne is unknown, but doctors believe it results from several related factors. One important factor is an increase in hormones called androgens (male sex hormones). Another factor is heredity or genetics. Researchers believe that the tendency to develop acne can be inherited from parents.  More →

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Types of Acne and Treatment

www.aad.org // 20 Apr, 2007

Acne is not caused by dirt. Testosterone, a hormone which is present in both males and females, increases during adolescence (puberty). It stimulates the sebaceous glands of the skin to enlarge, produce oil, and plug the pores. More →

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Retinoids in dermatology

www.smartskincare.com // 5 Apr, 2007

Retinoid is one of the very few agents whose skin rejuvenation effects have been documented in many well-designed studies. More →

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A new gentler wrinkle cure candidate

www.smartskincare.com // 5 Apr, 2007

Palmitoyl pentapeptide-3 (Matrixyl) is a new skin rejuvenation compound developed by the corporations Sederma SA and Proctor & Gamble. The proponents claim that it is at least as effective against wrinkles as retinol but does not cause skin irritation, which is a common side-effect of retinoids. More →

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How to fight with acne

www.kidshealth.org // 20 Apr, 2007

About 8 in 10 preteens and teens have acne, along with many adults. In fact, about 17 million people in the United States have acne. But knowing that doesn't make it easier when you look in the mirror and see a big pimple on your chin! There is also good news: if you know the reasons of acne you can fight with it. More →

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