Have you noticed that you breakout more during a certain time of the year? Maybe during winter you have the worst breakouts or being in the sun during the summertime seems to lead to more breakouts. That’s because what many people don’t realize is that climate can definitely affect your acne. But there are things […]

A member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Dr. Shari Hicks-Graham far exceeds patient expectations. Board-certified in the field of dermatology, she has immense interest in all aspects of the subject. From surgical procedures to aesthetic dermatology, and even general practices, she cares about each area of the dermatology field and works with her patients […]

An acne face map can be an important clue in helping you to determine what is causing your outbreaks. Depending on where your acne is located, you may be able to narrow down what’s bringing it on and how to help eliminate it, as well as prevent more of it. The more you can learn […]

Summer months are supposed to be filled with fun summer clothes and trips to the beach. With a body full of acne though, who wants to expose that much skin? Acne typically creeps up on the face where make-up can easily be applied. Acne on other areas, however, isn’t as easy to cover. With a […]

We all know that acne just isn’t fair. It messes up your skin. It can ruin your social life and bring your romantic life to a halt. A widely-held belief for years has been that junk food makes acne worse. Now a study conducted by scientists in Malaysia concludes that, especially for people who have […]

Roaccutane (generic name: isotretinoin) is one of the world’s most commonly prescribed acne treatments. This oral medication and vitamin A derivative is prescribed to treat severe forms of acne, such as conglobate acne, nodular acne or acne that has a high risk of leaving permanent scars. It’s usually recommended as an extreme and last-resort method after commonly used […]

One of the most persistent of all skin problems is a particularly hard-to-treat skin condition called seborrheic keratosis. Tending to start in middle age and to stick around for the remainder of life, seborrheic keratosis takes on the appearance of acne that has been stuck onto the skin. It usually begins as one or more […]

It’s bad enough when acne breaks out on your face. But when acne breaks out on your scalp and neck and chest and back and buttocks, it’s just plain unfair. Even worse, the methods that treat facial acne usually are not strong enough to take care of acne elsewhere on your body. This article will […]

If you have recently gained weight and started breaking out, there’s no need to panic, especially if you’re in your teens. Although the diet and skincare industries would have you believe otherwise, weight gain in your teens is normal and healthy, and acne is just part of the hormonal shifts you’re going through right now. […]

Vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin. 🌞 If you take the popular literature of natural health at face value, it would be easy to conclude that vitamin D is the miracle cure for everything for alopecia to herpes zoster. Every disease condition, some experts would tell you, benefits from vitamin D and the more the […]