Rosacea Sometimes called

Rosacea Sometimes called “Adult Acne”

Sometimes called "Adult Acne" occurs in people of all ages, especially older women when they go through the menopause. Two famous men with the affliction are W.C. Fields and former United States President Bill Clinton. The disorder is characterized by redness, pimples, and in advanced stages.

01.6.2009 | Acne Types | Acne Treatment

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Adult Acne

Adult Acne

Another type of Acne is Adult acne. Adult acne is a form of acne vulgaris that can affect adults over 20 years of age. Those who had no problems with acne as teenager have found that they are having breakouts. But because acne is normally associated with the hormonal fluctuations that occur during

11.11.2008 | Acne Types | Acne Treatment

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Acne Cyst Health Facts

Acne Cyst Health Facts

An acne cyst is often similar in appearance to a nodule, but it pus-filled, and has beed described as having a diameter of 2 inches or more across and is often very painful. Again, scarring is common with cystic acne. Squeezing an acne cyst may cause a deeper infection and more painful inflammatio

08.14.2008 | Acne Types | Acne Treatment

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Nodules | Nodular Acne

Nodules | Nodular Acne

As opposed to the lesions mentioned above, nodular acne consist of acne spots which are much larger, can be quite painful and can sometimes last for months. Modules are large, hard bumps under the skin's surface. Scarring is common. Absolutely do not attempt to squeeze such a lesion. You may cau

08.12.2008 | Acne Types | Acne Treatment

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Pustules Health Facts

Pustules Health Facts

A pustules is a similar to a whitehead, but is inflamed and appears as a red circle with a white or yellow center or this is what commonl called a "zit" Pustules is an inflamed acne lesion presenting as a red bump on the skin with a white top or head consisting of pus, oil, and cell debris.

08.10.2008 | Acne Types | Acne Treatment

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Papules

Papules

Papules are inflamed, red, tender bumps with no head. Papules do not contain pus, which distinguishes them from pustules. Papules often occur in clusters and can accompany rashes. A condition that causes a papule is called a "Papulosis". Examples of papuloses include: Lymphomatoid papulo

08.8.2008 | Acne Types | Acne Treatment

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Blackheads

Blackheads

Blackheads result when a pore is only partially blocked, allowing some of the trapped sebu, bacteria, and dead skin cells to slowly drain to the surface. The dark color associated with this appearance is not caused by dirt. Rather, it is a reaction of the skin's own pigment,melanin, reacting with

08.7.2008 | Acne Types | Acne Treatment

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