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Thyme’s Time as Acne Remedy May Be Coming Soon

April 12, 2012 -- The next new acne treatment may be found in the produce section of your food store. Largely due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, the herb thyme -- which is found with other herbs in the produce section of most food stores -- may well earn itself a place in th
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Teen Acne Solutions

Getting ready to go anywhere -- school, out with friends, out to a party -- was a hassle during her high school years, recalls Sarah, now a 19-year-old college freshman in New York City. The problem? Acne. "I hated not being able to just get out of the shower and go straight out," says Sarah, who as
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Acne Patients Who Take Antibiotics May Get More Sore Throats

Nov. 22, 2011 -- Young adults taking oral antibiotics for acne were more than three times more likely to complain of sore throats than people who weren't, new studies show. Acne and the use of oral antibiotics to treat it are so common that these patients represent "an ideal group in which to study
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Low-Carb Diets May Improve Acne

Aug. 8, 2011 -- Low-carb eating plans may do more than promote weight loss. These diets may also improve acne. Although the few studies conducted on this topic have yielded mixed results, “theoretically, people with acne may have hyperinsulinemia and foods that are low in the glycemic index (GI) may
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Healthy Diet, Healthy Skin

Whenever dermatologist Ellen Marmur, MD, eats chocolate, she breaks out two days later. Although she admits there is no hard science to explain why, she takes comfort in knowing she’s not alone. More than one-third of people with acne see a connection between what they eat and their blemishes. “
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Top 8 Acne Treatment Mistakes

For the nearly 50 million Americans affected by acne, the many available medications and treatments can be confusing and overwhelming. It's easy to make mistakes treating acne or even make it worse, despite the best intentions. Here, experts list the most common mistakes people make while treating a
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Selecting the Right Acne Treatment for You

Years ago, teenagers with acne were told to cut out the potato chips and given a tube of Clearasil. Today, we know far more about the reasons why some people develop acne and how it can most effectively be treated. All cases of acne are not created equal, and neither are all acne treatments. Althoug
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Stress and Acne

It’s finals week and you’re tired, anxious, and stressed out about all those tests, including that daunting organic chemistry exam. Ever notice that your complexion seems to be stressing out right along with you, erupting in more pimples or acne cysts? It’s probably not just your imagination, says L
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When It's More Than Acne

All cases of acne have their roots in hormone production, but some acne is a symptom of an underlying hormonal condition that can cause far more than facial blemishes. If troublesome blemishes are plaguing you long after your teen years are over, it’s possible that they’re telling you to look beyond
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Can Foods Make You Break Out?

By now, it’s common knowledge that certain nutrients help specific body parts work better. Healthy bones require calcium and vitamin D. Our hearts may do better when we eat fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids. And for healthy skin we should eat, well, hmmm, that’s a good question. If you’re not sure wh
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