About Acne: Sun Protection

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Acne Acne Causes Treatment Skin Care From Angela Palmer, your Guide to Acne Protecting your skin from the sun is one of the best things you can do to combat aging.  (Did you know 90% of all aging is caused by the sun?  Wow!)  But when you're acne prone, it's super scary to put anything on the skin because it might trigger a breakout.  If we're careful, though, we can give our skin some sun protection while fighting blemishes. Until next week, Angela Do You Really Need a Sunscreen? It's a simple step to overlook, especially if you're not the type that burns easily.  So, is sunscreen really necessary for you?  Read more Search Related Topics:  choosing a sunscreen  sun damage  summer skin care tips Does Your Medication Cause Sun Sensitivity? Here's one reason to wear your sunscreen: many acne medications make your skin more sensitive to the sun.  Does yours?  Read more Search Related Topics:  photosensitivity  acne medication side effects  accutane side effects How To Choose a Sunscreen (That Won't Break You Out) Luckily, sunscreens have come a long way in past years.  You can get products that aren't thick, greasy, or heavy.  Some are even specially formulated for acne-prone skin.  Read more Search Related Topics:  choosing a sunscreen  sun damage  summer skin care tips Keep Your Skin Sun-Safe In celebration of the first full official week of summer, here are some more sun-safe summer skin care tips.  Read more Search Related Topics:  choosing a sunscreen  summer skin care tips  medications that cause sun sensitivity Related Searches How to Prevent Acne Treating Acne Scars Acne Skincare Acne Treatment Skin Acne Scarring Featured Articles Acne Trigger Factors Teens and Acne - Dealing with Acne in Teens and Children Dealing With Acne In Adulthood Caring for Your Skin Product Reviews Blog   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Angela Palmer Acne Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Acne newsletter. If you wish to change your email address, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What is Acne? Symptoms of Acne Diagnosis of Acne Treatment of Acne Living With Acne   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Acne: Isotretinoin: What You Need to Know

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Acne Acne Causes Treatment Skin Care From Angela Palmer, your Guide to Acne I remember, not too many years ago, Accutane was the treatment everyone wanted.  It didn't matter that they only had one or two pimples.  Accutane (AKA isotretinoin) was the "cure" and they wanted it. Today, there seems to be a shift in thinking.  Most people don't want to take isotretinoin medications even if they're good candidates for it. Isotretinoin isn't for everyone, but in some cases it's the best treatment we've got.  So, let's take a closer look at this medication.  I hope it helps you decide if it's a good fit, or not so great an option, for you. Angela What Is Isotretinoin? Isotretinoin is best known as Accutane, but it's also sold under the brand names Sotret, Amnesteem, and Roaccutane.  Here are the basic facts about this oral acne medication. Search Related Topics:  accutane  acne treatments  prescription acne treatments What Are the Side Effects? Although isotretinoin is the closest thing we have to a cure for acne, it can cause side effects.  Before you start your treatment, make sure you understand what they are. Search Related Topics:  accutane  accutane side effects  depression and accutane What Is iPledge? Here in the U.S., if you're taking any isotretinoin medication, you must register with the iPledge Program.  What is that, you ask?  Here's a overview of what you must do before you can get your prescription. Search Related Topics:  ipledge  accutane  isotretinoin Alternative Treatments for Severe Acne If isotretinoin isn't a good option for you, or if you simply don't want to take it, there are other medications that can help improve even serious acne breakouts.  Some of these might be a better fit for you. Search Related Topics:  severe acne  prescription acne medications  inflamed acne Related Searches Treating Acne Scars Remove Acne Scarring Acne Treatments Laser Skin Acne Dermatologist Acne Featured Articles   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Angela Palmer Acne Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Acne newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What is Acne? Symptoms of Acne Diagnosis of Acne Treatment of Acne Living With Acne   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Acne: What To Do About Scarring

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Acne Acne Causes Treatment Skin Care From Angela Palmer, your Guide to Acne Even if you're super careful and never, ever pop a pimple, scarring sometimes happens.  Some skin is just more delicate and prone to scarring. I know it's scary and demoralizing to look at your face and see scars.  So, this week, let's talk about the best way to proceed when you notice acne scars. Angela   Why Do Scars Form? Ever wonder why some pimples heal without a trace while others leave marks behind?  Here's a breakdown of what's really happening in your skin when scars develop. Search Related Topics:  acne scars  acne scar types  acne scar prevention Are Those Dark Spots Scars? Those dark spots, leftovers from a healed pimple, are the most common types of acne "scars."  But what if I told you those aren't really scars at all?  And they can be effectively treated, often easily. Search Related Topics:  post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation  acne scars  Does Olive Oil Heal Acne Scars? Lots of people like to go "natural" when treating their skin, and olive oil has a huge following.  But can it really treat acne scarring? Search Related Topics:  acne scars  acne scar treatments  home remedies for acne Your Best-Bet Scar Treatments No matter what type of scarring you have, or the severity, there are treatment options available that will give you improvement.  Here are the ones that will give you the best results. Search Related Topics:  acne scars  acne scar treatments  laser treatments Related Searches Treating Acne Scars Acne Marks Cure Acne Acne Scarring Get Rid of Acne Featured Articles   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Angela Palmer Acne Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Acne newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Watch These Videos How To Deal with Pockmarks Using Microdermabrasion to Improve Scarring Best Ways to Get Rid of Scars   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Acne: It's Acne Awareness Month!

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Acne Acne Causes Treatment Skin Care From Angela Palmer, your Guide to Acne June is Acne Awareness Month, and on the About.com Acne Site we're going to make the most of it.  All month long, we'll be digging deeper into acne causes and triggers, effective treatment options, and skin care tips. I hope the information you get this month will help you on your journey to clear skin! Angela    Top 3 Acne Causes When you're breaking out, the one thing you want to know is: why.  Here are the top three reasons why acne develops.  Read more Search Related Topics:  acne vulgaris  acne triggers  acne treatments Why You Should Love Your Skin (Even Though It's Breaking Out) To know how to clear acne, you have to get to know your skin first.  It's actually an amazing organ (despite those frustrating breakouts).  Read more Search Related Topics:  layers of the skin  skin structures  acne development Everything You Need to Know About Teen Acne Although it's completely normal to break out during your teen years, it doesn't make it any easier to deal with.  Here's what you need to know to get teen acne under control.  Read more Everything You Need to Know About Adult Acne Adults aren't immune from acne, either.  But adult breakouts differ from the acne you had in your teen years.  Read more Search Related Topics:  adult acne  hormonal acne  acne scars Related Searches Acne Scars Treatment Acne Marks Laser Acne Removal Acne Creme Cure for Acne Featured Articles Acne Trigger Factors Teens and Acne - Dealing with Acne in Teens and Children Dealing With Acne In Adulthood Caring for Your Skin Product Reviews Blog   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Angela Palmer Acne Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Acne newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Learn More About Your Skin What Is Acne? What Are Pores? Answers to Your Top Acne Questions   Follow me on: Advertisement