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Out damned spot! We all hate a bout of acne, but sometimes these annoying spots just recur regularly on the same areas of our face. Here’s a breakdown of some common reasons for acne occurrences on certain facial areas. Forehead … Continue reading →

Acne occurs when our pores get blocked. When sebum gets trapped beneath the skin surface along with dirt and dead skin cells, it creates an excellent environment for the Propionibacterium acnes bacteria. This bacteria feeds on fatty acids present in sebum and is a part of our skin makeup, While this is not usually a problem, when pores are blocked, excess sebum builds up and creates an excellent feeding ground for Propionibacterium to thrive. To combat this bacterial buildup, our immune system starts sending white blood cells to defend against the infection,a process which causes an inflammation that is commonly known as a pimple. There are different stages of acne, from non-inflammatory whiteheads and blackheads, to inflammatory acne like papules, pustules, nodules and cysts. Continue reading →