Acne Vulgaris: Meaning, Diagnosis and Overview

Acne vulgaris commonly called as ACNE is a common skin disorder. It is a disease of pilosebaceous unit (which consists of hair follicle, hair shaft and a sebaceous gland), primarily affecting face, chest, and back. Acne starts when excess sebum (oily material) clogs the openings of hair follicles and bacteria begin to grow causing pimples. This is characterised by blackheads, blemishes, whiteheads, zits.
, When you have just a few red spots, or pimples, you have mild acne. Severe acne can mean hundreds of pimples that can cover the face, neck, chest, and back. Or it can be bigger, solid, red lumps that are painful (cysts).
, Acne is very common among teens. It usually occurs at puberty. It affects both men and women.

Summer is Here, Take Precautions!

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How to Keep Your Skin Hydrated?

Skin Hydration is one of the most important aspects of a healthy skin. When the skin is not hydrated well it may lead to dry skin problems like itching, eczema, various dermatitis, accelerated aging, increased chances of infection etc. Hydration of the skin can be easily achieved by following simple and easy regimes.This include following a proper diet, regular cleansing         Read More …