People tend to think of acne as a problem that primarily affects teenagers. However, not everyone grows out of their acne, and some people don’t even develop acne until they get older – when they become affected due to a medication they’re taking or hormonal changes. If you have adult acne, don’t assume that it […]
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Treatment and Prevention of Cystic Acne and Facial Abscesses
Cystic acne is the most severe form of acne. It forms deep underneath the skin and causes large, white bumps on the surface. You may have large pus-filled cysts or facial abscesses that cause facial swelling or lesions. Either of these can make you or your child feel self-conscious, but a dermatologist like Dr. Duarte […]
Acne 101: Why We Get Acne and What to do About It
When we meet Toula Portokalos, the main character in the hit movie, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, she’s a 30-year old shrinking violet who blossoms after she meets her future husband, Ian. After coming to terms with her overwhelming Greek family, learning to understand her overwhelmed future in-laws, and planning the wedding of the century, […]
