The Acne Index
Acne Basics
Acne: Learn about the fundamentals of acne: how it starts, where it comes from, why it appears and how to treat it.
Stop Signs! No More Acne: Do certain things cause acne? Learn what is and is not an acne myth, as well as some common acne triggers, and how to avoid them.
Skincare Goes Pop!: Tempted to pop that blemish? Well read this article before you take out the extractor.
Acne and The Rest of the Body
Backne: Figure out how to effectively treat and control backne, acne on the back, with a few key products and skincare routines.
Hair Products & Acne: Are your hair products leaving your skin with a nasty side-effect-acne? Learn how to control this type of break-out and even more importantly, how to prevent it with key information.
Acne & Birth Control: Is there a side-effect to your birth control pill? Explore the possibility of post-pill onset acne, and some methods to prevent and heal the blemishes.
Acne Scars and Hyperpigmentation
Acne Scars: Learn about why blemish scars form, how to prevent skin damage from blemishes and a few tricks to hide these marks as they heal.
Lasers for Acne Scars: Details a few key laser treatments as well as the methodology behind why lasers correct redness, skin imperfections and pitting.
Facts on Laser Re-Surfacing: Learn the facts about laser skin peels, or laser re-surfacing. How can this advanced skincare technique beautify your skin?
Acne Myths
Learning About Acne: Think acne treatments are only found in a bottle or tube? Learn what acne information to believe, and what to disregard.
Five Common Acne Myths: Examine the top five acne myths in detail, how they relate to blemishes and if you should pay them any mind.
Diet and Acne
Diet & Acne: Just how much does the food you eat impact acne? A little? A lot? Not at all? Perhaps a bit of all three.
Low Glycemic Diet Clears Up Skin: Reducing carbohydrate intake isn't just for dieting. The benefits of a low-glycemic diet are becoming more and more apparent.