My name is Dr. Helen Arthurton and I’m a dermatologist that has been practicing for the past seven years. Before I started down the path to Dermatology, I gained a degree in psychology to ensure that I better understood my patients and the self-esteem and other troubles that they are going to have when visiting a skin doctor. Since before I left medical school, I have been intrigued by the mysteries of...

Contrary to popular belief, adulthood does not guarantee an individual’s immunity from acne, especially hormonal acne. This skin disease, which is prompted by the hormones called androgens, although is more apparent in teens, is also reported to occur in adults. The said condition happens when the androgens activate the production of excess much oil, which eventually clogs the skin pores, and encourage...

Treating acne and acne scars is now easy because numerous methods and Products have been developed to help acne sufferers end their exasperating battle against pimples. If you are unsuccessful in treating your acne, maybe the procedures and Products that you use are not effective and appropriate to your condition. Learn more about the various ways to clear up acne and acne Scars to have that beautiful skin that...

Unfortunately, acne does not only occur on the face, it also develops in other parts of the body like the back and the neck. This skin condition, which literally causes embarrassment to the sufferer thereof, however, also grows even on the most unusual part — the genital organ. When this condition happens, the acne is also called Hidradenitis Suppurativa or Acne Inversa. It is relevant to understand that...