The medicine watchdog in Europe announced on Friday that the benefits of Diane-35, the acne drug, also used commonly as a contraceptive, outweigh the possibility of blood clots developing in veins, when the medicine is correctly prescribed. The risk of developing a clot is low, said the European Medicines Agency in a ruling that had been initiated by the French over the safety of the drug. However, the EMA stressed that Diane-35 along with its generics should only be used for treatment of acne, as... 

People who are endowed naturally with flawless skin are sure a lucky lot. Acne, pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, and cysts have caused havoc in the lives of many youth and recent studies have even linked risk of suicides to those who have severe acne. However, there is a wise old saying that beauty is skin deep. Here is what the ethereal Hollywood beauty, Audrey Hepburn has said about a woman’s beauty, “True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the caring that she lovingly... 

Acne, one of the hardest problems to get rid of, can affect people of all ages. How do you know which of the many products on the market is right for you? Before you go out and sample all of them, give the following options a try first. Yogurt – yes, plain yogurt! The lactic acid in plain yogurt is the active ingredient here for helping to treat acne. A couple of tablespoons applied all over your skin and allowed fifteen minutes to dry is all you need. When you wash it off, you will notice a difference... 

Everybody who suffers from acne dreams about eliminating it. Thus, people buy different creams, gels, tonics and other cosmetic products spending a fortune. However, there is a much easier, healthier and cheaper as well. It is lemon juice. Lemon juice is considered to be a very effective and what is more important natural cure for acne. Its healing properties are connected with citric acid it contains. Citric acid helps to dry and eliminate acne. In addition, citric acid facilitates clearing up your... 

The skin problems have been rising significantly with the raise in population. It has been measured that acne outburst happens due to the unhealthy conditions and unhealthy eating habits and lifestyle. Acne outbreak does not completely dependent unhealthy lifestyle and dietary habits several other factors also persuade the acne formation. The first thing that you should follow is to Avoid touching the spot where acne has developed. If you do so, then scars may be the result.  These scars take too... 

If you want to get rid of acne on your face the first thing you should do is to find out the reason of its appearance. It is toxins that are generated in the body that lead to acne. Expensive creams will not help in such situation. What you need is natural treatments as they cure the disease from inside out. To eliminate toxins from the body try internal cleansing. Consume more juices, better fresh juices. Get used to a diet of fruits and vegetables. Avoid processed, fatty and fried food. Choose... 

Spots are not limited to the oily T-zone of the face. They can show up anywhere, any time. Acne develops where sebaceous glands are most numerous: the face, scalp, neck, chest, back, upper arms, and shoulders. Acne mechanica is a form of acne that is caused by heat, pressure and repetitive frictional rubbing against the skin. It can be the result of wearing tight-fitting synthetic workout clothes, bra straps, and underwear. Place a clean towel down before lying on exercise mats or equipment. If... 

Teen Troubles When your skin is spotty and shiny, you feel like you just want to hide. The best bet for teens is to take the fast track to oil control and get with the program. - Got blackheads? Get a vitamin A derivative, like retinoic acid, to get deep into oil plugs and stop clogged pores. - Don’t over-coat your face with acne medications – use only a thin layer to avoid irritation and redness. - If you can feel hard lumps deep under the skin, see a consultant dermatologist. Don’t... 

Your first course of action is to treat breakouts on your own. Start by reviewing the products you are currently using. Your skin-care regime may actually be the culprit. Every acne sufferer has encountered over-the-counter products that only work for a short while. Blotting out the oil, soaking it up and keeping skin shine-free can be a full-time job. Many moisturisers, creams and other skin-care and cosmetic products contain fats, oils and waxes that can clog pores and make problem skin worse.... 

Acne is the most common symptoms of adolescence. It is generally seen in teenage girls and some times even boys. It is many a times seen even in adults. The cause for acne may be many. Especially when you have oily skin, you are most likely to get infected with acne. This kind of oily skin attracts dust and dirt from the atmosphere around you. It might also be caused because of blood impurity. People don’t trust the artificial creams and tonics that you get in the stores which are most often cause...