Tag Archives: Dermatologist
Acne Symptoms
What Is Acne? The cause of acne is not fully understood. Though stress can aggravate acne, it clearly does not cause it. What Causes Acne? Basic terms?.. Hormones. Common acne in teenagers starts with an increase in hormone production. During … Continue reading
Retin-A Skin Treatment
What is Retin-A? Retin-A (tretinoin) is a form of vitamin A that helps the skin renew itself. The Retin-A and Avita brands of tretinoin are used to treat acne. The Renova brand of tretinoin is used to reduce the appearance … Continue reading
Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
What’s Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation? Post Inflammatory pigmentation is temporary pigmentation that follows injury (e.g. thermal burn) or inflammatory disorder of the skin (e.g. dermatitis, infection). It is mostly observed in darker skin types. Post Inflammatory Pigmentation is also called acquired melanosis. … Continue reading
Treating Acne with Salicylic Acid
Treating Acne with Salicylic Acid It’s one of the most commonly seen ingredients on the labels of acne treatment products—but do you know what salicylic acid actually is, and how it works? Because understanding ingredients is a vital step in … Continue reading
Treating Acne with Benzoyl Peroxide
Treating Acne with Benzoyl Peroxide This medication is used to treat mild to moderate acne. It may be used in combination with other acne treatments. When applied to the skin, benzoyl peroxide works by reducing the amount of acne-causing bacteria … Continue reading
