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Common Names: Dermatitis, Skin Inflammation, Dry Skin, Allergic Dermatitis, Allergic Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin which has tendency towards recurrence and flaring up time to time is the key features of Atopic Eczema. As such it is diseases that starts around early age and as you grow symptoms usually tends to settle down. There [...]

Will acne return after treatment?
Maintainance treatment is usually needed to avoid recurrence and relapse is very common after initial cure if treatment discontinued. Maintenance treatment is usually with either benzoyl peroxide or a topical retinoid. These can both be used indefinitely but can be used in lower strength and lower frequency.
Can it be cured?
Acne cannot [...]

Treatment of Acne
There are mainly two types of treatment available and which form you require depends mainly on severity and extent of Acne. Main objectives of treatment is to treat underlying inflamation and prevent extensive sacrring. Usually mild form of Acne does not require any treatment. Remember that extensive Acne takes long to get cured [...]

What causes of Acne? ( causes of Acne)
The main pathology of acne is enlargement of sebaceous gland and increased production of sebum also called oil. As with most of the skin diseases the cause of acne is unknown, but one most believed hypothesis is rising level of androgens (male sex hormones). Under the influence of [...]

What is acne?
Acne is the word used to describe plugged oil glands (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples and deeper lumps (nodules). Acne occurs on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and even the upper arms. It is a skin condition that can occur at any age but is usually seen during adolescence. During adolescence, acne is [...]