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  African Americans are often looked upon as being lucky when it comes to skin care. Generally speaking, their skin does not burn as easy as lighter-pigmented Caucasian skin.

  Hyperpigmentation in African American Skin

  By mariasmith76 HERWriter Blogger on February 10, 2012 - 7:31am
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  How would you like to “see” your dermatologist via your computer instead of going to a traditional office visit?

  Acne Treatment Through E-Visits Online

  By Michele Blacksberg RN HERWriter on January 25, 2012 - 6:13am
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  NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Overweight girls in their late teens were twice as likely as their normal-weight peers to report having a lot of acne in a large new survey of Norwegian ...

  Overweight linked to acne in teen girls

  on January 20, 2012 - 1:35pm
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  In this edition of EmpowHER's, "HER Week In Health", Bailey Mosier reveals how a little bit of gossip may actually be healthy, learn that many young American girls fail to recognize ...

  HER Week In Health January 20, 2012

  By EmpowHER on January 20, 2012 - 10:22am
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  Sometimes people turn to alternative treatments for acne treatment in order to avoid some of the side effects of traditional therapies.

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  Alternative Treatments for Acne

  By Michele Blacksberg RN HERWriter on December 28, 2011 - 6:50am
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  Acne treatments often use topical creams that are both prescription, over-the-counter and/or oral medications.

  Chemical Peels and Dermabrasion Treatments for Acne Scars

  By Michele Blacksberg RN HERWriter on December 26, 2011 - 9:59am
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  Acne is thought to be contributed to by a combination factors: overproduction of oil, irregular shedding of dead skin cells, bacteria and hormones.

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  Lasers To Clear Acne

  By Michele Blacksberg RN HERWriter on December 20, 2011 - 7:29pm
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  Acne treatment usually benefits from a multiple step approach. Topical treatments may be started first that either are over-the-counter or prescription.

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  Oral Medication Treatments for Acne

  By Michele Blacksberg RN HERWriter on December 19, 2011 - 6:46am
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  Acne treatment requires a balance between the right type of medications, consistent use, a gentle touch and patience.

  Prescription Topical Treatments for Acne

  By Michele Blacksberg RN HERWriter on December 13, 2011 - 6:49pm
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  Acne can appear when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. The bacteria, P. acnes contributes to acne eruptions and frequently reappears on the skin even after ...

  Over the Counter Topical Medications for Acne

  By Michele Blacksberg RN HERWriter on December 11, 2011 - 2:41pm