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Sebaceous cysts (epidermal cysts) may be a foreign term to you, but many women have indeed experienced them — perhaps without really knowing what they were at the time. Sebaceous cysts are small lumps or bumps just under the skin. To be more specific, they are closed sacs that contain keratin — a “pasty” or [...]

Hormonal Acne, Androgen and Sebaceous Glands Hormonal Acne not only affects teenagers but also adults. The onset of acne is triggered by the production of hormones called androgens. Androgen production stimulates sebaceous glands and cause them to enlarge. People who develop hormonal acne have over stimulated sebaceous glands. The production of androgen usually goes into [...]

What is Smoothbeam? Smoothbeam is a procedure used to reduce the appearance of acne, acne scarring and wrinkles on the face and back. Smoothbeam uses a laser that works by targeting and heating the collagen and sebaceous glands in the dermis (layer of skin under the epidermis) while protection the epidermis (the outermost layer of [...]

Sometimes you just can’t help it. Even people with the clearest of skin get pimples every now and then. And if you’ve always had a problem with your skin, this article applies to you too. Pimples and zits come in all types of sizes and colors, and once you’ve zapped them with an acne treatment, [...]

What Causes Acne? There are four major factors responsible for causing acne. They act together to cause the characteristic pimples, whiteheads and blackheads associated with acne. They are: Overactive oil glands Blockage of the skin pores Activity of normal skin bacteria Inflammation Overactive Oil Glands Oil glands are located deep in the skin. They are [...]

Acne Alternate Names : Acne vulgaris, Cystic acne, Pimples, Zits Definition Acne is a skin condition that causes whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red lesions (papules, pustules, and cysts) to form. These growths are commonly called pimples or “zits.” Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors Acne occurs when tiny holes on the surface of the skin, called [...]

Remove Blackheads with Chemical Peels There are many ways to get rid of blackheads. One of the most effective blackhead treatments is through chemical peels. The formation of acne starts with blackheads and whiteheads. To first understand why chemical peels will work to get rid of blackheads, we need to talk a bit about whiteheads [...]

All acne is a disorder of the pilosebaceous unit, which is made up of a hair follicle, sebaceous gland, and a hair. These units are found everywhere on the body except on the palms, soles, top of the feet, and the lower lip. The number of pilosebaceous units is greatest on the face, upper neck, [...]

Acne is a common problem faced both by men and women. It is a problem of the skin. Acne results in the development of inflamed spots. Generally the face and the neck of a person get affected by acne. However, acne may develop in other parts of the body like back, shoulder, etc. Acnes that [...]

Just to clarify the use of betonite clay, the product I am referring to is “Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay” and you can get it at your local health food store in their beauty product aisle. The Queen Helene’s product probably has betonite in it, too. A lot of the commercial “clay” type masks have [...]