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Types of Acne and Treatment
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 →
Questions and Answers About Acne
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 →
Retinoids in dermatology
Retinoid is one of the very few agents whose skin rejuvenation effects have been documented in many well-designed studies. More →
A new gentler wrinkle cure candidate
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 →
Acne Treatments
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 →
Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms
Tobacco contains nicotine, an addictive drug, and smokers become addicted. If you quit abruptly, you will go through the physical and psychological effects of drug-withdrawal, These may include intense food cravings, jittery nerves, anxiety, short temper, depression, and sleeplessness. The addiction-withdrawal symptoms will be worst the first week and less severe during the second. After a month, most of the withdrawal symptoms will be gone. There are several strategies for treating nicotine withdrawal. Nicotine supplementation in the form of gum or patch can be helpful. More →
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