You are probably used to seeing the term P. acnes in research studies and other articles that discuss acne-causing bacteria. P. acnes is short for Propionibacterium acnes, which, until recently, has been the scientific name for the specific type of bacteria that is known to cause acne. Now, you might also see this same bacteria’s … Continue reading
New data has shown us that there is more to the story about the acne-causing bacteria P. acnes than we thought. For years, we have known that P. acnes levels correlate with acne. The bacteria bind to the toll-like receptor 2 and cause an inflammatory response that leads to acne breakouts. Antibiotics have been used … Continue reading
If you are one of the eight oily Baumann Skin Types®, you might feel that you are doomed to have acne. While people with increased sebum, or oil, on their skin are more likely to have clogged pores, studies have shown that the oil itself is not the root cause of acne. Therefore, having oily … Continue reading
Inflammation is a complex mechanism that naturally happens throughout our bodies as a response to pain, trauma, or injury. However, chronic inflammation can lead to a variety of diseases and conditions. Many skin conditions are caused by underlying inflammation, including eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, melasma, skin aging, and acne. While genetics and other factors play a … Continue reading
According to a recent survey, 95% of Americans own a cell phone. If you think about how often you pull out your phone to check your text messages, emails, social media accounts or to make a phone call, you’d probably be surprised at just how often you touch your phone. You probably put it down … Continue reading
Have you ever noticed that one side of your face seems to break out more than the other? If that is the side where you normally hold your cell phone when making a call, your phone could be to blame for your breakouts. Find out how your cell phone could be causing acne and what … Continue reading
Just like your hair color, eye color, and facial features, your skin type is something that you’re born with and don’t get to choose. So if you have acne-prone skin, you can blame genetics. However, a recent study has shown that your genes aren’t the only factors that play a role in the development and … Continue reading
As summer starts to wind down and the busy back-to-school season ramps up again, you might notice a change in your skin. It might be shinier than usual and with more frequent breakouts. So what’s going on? If heading back to school or work is causing you stress or making you worry, it could trigger … Continue reading
You might have heard the long-purported myth that spending time in the sun can clear up your complexion, but that is simply not true. In fact, the sun’s UV rays can wreak havoc on your skin, including making breakouts worse and putting you at a higher risk for developing a type of skin cancer known … Continue reading
Acne is the single most common skin care problem for teens and adults alike, affecting an estimated 50 million Americans every year, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. So it’s not surprising that one of the most popular questions that dermatologists are asked is, “What is the best cleanser to use for acne?” While … Continue reading
