My name is John Fisher, and I live in New York City. I am in my
fifties and have been experiencing acne for about three years. I’m
not sure what made me break out; all I know is that it has bothered
me for way too long…that is, until about four months ago. I was
talking [...]
Date Published: Feb 01, 2009 - 4:08 pm
I’m sixteen, and I have been suffering from acne since I was about
12 years old. I’ve had mild to moderate acne almost all the time,
plus a couple of more severe cases thrown in for good measure. I
was becoming shy and withdrawn. I felt like I was on display.
People would try not [...]
Date Published: Jan 26, 2009 - 12:20 am
My name is Jane Troy, and I live near Richmond, VA. I am a teacher
for junior high school kids, and I am in my mid-thirties. I have
suffered from acne on and off for about seven years. Acne may not
be life-threatening, but for me it, sure was life-altering Being a
junior high teacher and [...]
Date Published: Jan 20, 2009 - 10:44 am
Scientists have known for many years that the ocean contains a
wealth of information and useful material. The ocean is full of
life, some of which is yet to be discovered. It is full of
mysteries. The ocean also provides entertainment and exercise to
millions who visit its beaches every year. [...]
Date Published: Jan 10, 2009 - 7:42 pm
Adults and teens alike can have severe acne outbreaks that can
become infected, painful, cystic, and have the ability to leave
scars that may require more aggressive treatments in the future.
Taking care of cystic acne from the time it first appears may
prevent the need to take aggressive action later. There are things
you [...]
Date Published: Jan 08, 2009 - 2:23 pm
Treating acne can be a tricky job, especially if there is an
underlying reason why you are having a flare-up, but you aren’t
sure what it is. Whether you are an adult or a teenager, male or
female, you can have acne flare-ups, and sometimes, they can become
quite severe. Taking steps to clear up [...]
Date Published: Jan 05, 2009 - 10:01 am
Treating acne sometimes calls for a more aggressive approach than
simply using a topical or oral acne treatment. Sometimes, it calls
for seeking the care of a doctor or dermatologist. With so many
problems associated with severe acne, finding the right treatments
might mean saving you from disfiguring scars or skin pigment
problems later. There are [...]
Date Published: Jan 02, 2009 - 10:38 am
My name is James White, and I live in South Orange County, where
the beaches are always open, and the surf comes in with pride. But
even though I live in California with the sun, the beach, and the
parties, acne has a way of dampening the lifestyle that I want to
keep up with. [...]
Date Published: Dec 28, 2008 - 10:04 am
You are an adult, so most of the problems associated with your teen
years are over. You got through puberty with few problems except
for the occasional acne flare-up. Now that you are older, acne is a
thing of the past, and you will never have to be concerned with
unsightly blemishes again, right? Wrong! Acne is [...]
Date Published: Dec 24, 2008 - 12:39 pm
Being plagued by acne is something that many teenagers expect. But
when you reach middle age, the surprise of suddenly having acne
again may catch you off guard. No matter how old or young you are,
acne is no fun and can leave scars that might at the least make you
self-conscious and at the [...]
Date Published: Dec 21, 2008 - 3:23 pm