Characteristics of Acne Vulgaris Acne Vulgaris is one of the most common skin disorders in youth, especially during puberty. It affects more than 85% of adolescents and young adults and 40% – 54% of individuals older than 25 years. Before…
Characteristics of Cystic Acne Before finding effective cystic acne control, people with cystic acne usually try a number of over-the-counter acne treatments without success. If they have been to a dermatologist, they have probably tried an antibiotic. Oral antibiotics work…
Benzoyl Peroxide Cautions: Benzoyl peroxide does kill bacteria, including P. acnes, but the mode of action to kill the bacteria can cause other problems. Peroxides, including benzoyl peroxide and hydrogen peroxide, have an unstable bond between two oxygen atoms. As the…
Acne and Premature Skin Aging: To completely understand the science of acne and premature skin aging, it is beneficial to read the Skin & Free Radical Damage section under the Anti-Aging heading in this website. It will explain the chemistry involved…
Female HormonesSeveral studies have analyzed hair follicle chemistry and serum (blood) chemistry to determine differences in androgen, testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, lipases, 5alpha-reductase, etc. levels between men and women, men with and without acne and women with and without acne. While these…
Milk and dairy products can have a direct impact on acne and acne treatment. BiON acne products achieve control of acne in over 90% of cases. The other 10% of cases involve chronic acne that has not responded to any…
Essential fatty acids play an important role in acne control. Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that the sebaceous glands use as a normal component of sebum. Essential fatty acids are required by the body and most people are…
Wheat products (wheat flour, bread, pasta, pastries, wheat cereals, nutrition bars and other foods listing wheat or flour as an ingredient) cause a sudden increase in blood sugar called hyperglycemia. This results in the production of insulin, causing insulin-induced skin…
