Wondering what hormonal acne is, which hormones trigger it, and how to treat it? You are in the right place. I am a doctor (M.D.) and beauty therapist who spent years in skin therapy. In this article, I will share my experience. What is Hormonal Acne? Hormonal acne is...
Seborrheic dermatitis, also called seb derm, is a skin condition that usually affects oily body parts and causes itchy, inflamed skin, scaly patches, and dandruff. The most affected areas are the sides of the nose, hairline, eyebrows, behind ears, and eyelids, but...
Acne and rosacea are interesting diseases caused by multiple factors: hormonal disbalance, smoking, wrong diet or cosmetics, stress, and others. There is also strong evidence for the relationship between acne and gut microbiome imbalance. But could Helicobacter...
If you have tried numerous acne treatments, hormone regulations, skincare products, and cosmetic procedures, and nothing has helped, you might think you have a gluten rash. But are gluten intolerance and acne related? In this article, you will learn what gluten...
Most often, acne is caused by imbalanced hormones and major hormonal shifts. But sometimes hormones have nothing to do with acne. Some skincare products may cause purging and acne cosmetica (aka cosmetic acne). In this article, I will guide you to the comedogenic...
Rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis are two common skin disorders. On the face, they both might look alike, and hard to tell which one you have. This is why I have created the article “Rosacea vs. Seborrheic Dermatitis.” In this article, I will share my knowledge of...
Many factors, such as genetics, hormonal imbalance, stress, smoking, and comedogenic cosmetics, can cause or intensify acne. While acne is usually associated with bacteria and inflammation, many people wonder if candida causes acne. I will share my experience with...
While acne is the most common skin condition worldwide, rosacea is not that frequent and well-known. They both share similar symptoms and are often mistaken, but they are totally different disorders. This article looks at the causes, similarities, differences,...
While the primary purpose of birth control is… birth control, many women turn to the pills to help clear acne. But after weaning from them, many women experience acne after stopping birth control. Why does acne come back, and sometimes symptoms are worse than before...
Women are goddesses empowered by estrogen. Despite this, females also produce small amounts of testosterone. Sometimes hormones get imbalanced, androgens rise and may trigger acne and other conditions. So, what causes high testosterone in women? In this article, I...
When it comes to acne, you may find many causes – from hormonal imbalances to the wrong diet. While I have covered the major triggers of acne in my previous articles, let me introduce you to the surprising acne causes that you have never thought about. 1....
Acne is a multifactorial disease caused by many influences, such as hormonal imbalances, diet, and stress. We also heard that the excess of some vitamins has been linked to acne, but could vitamin deficiency cause acne also? In this article, I review whether the...
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are used for contraception and sit in the uterus. They are very convenient because they can last for 3 – 10 years (depending on the type). Some women choose IUDs to clear their acne. But are they always right? This article reviews the...
Blackheads are one of the symptoms of acne. They look like dark dots, usually localized on the forehead, nose, chin, and sometimes cheeks, but might appear on the back, chest, etc. This article reviews the recent findings on blackheads, their safe removal, problems...
Acne is a skin disorder affecting oil glands. Oil glands, also called sebaceous glands, produce oil or sebum, which is a normal function of the skin and helps moisturize it. They are located in the middle layer of the skin near hair follicles and are distributed...
Experiencing menopausal acne? Read this article where I share my knowledge on menopausal acne, its causes, types, and what to do. For those who don’t know me, I am a doctor, skin therapist, beauty therapist, lecturer, and founder of BEAUTY IN THE SKIN. As National...
Most males experience acne during their teenage years, but it exists long after they have finished high school for some men. In this article, I look at what men’s acne is, what causes it, and how to treat it based on my experience as a doctor and skin therapist....
Are you dealing with pregnancy acne? Some women may experience acne during pregnancy caused by hormone changes. This article reviews the causes and best safe treatment options for pregnancy acne, based on my experience in medicine and skin therapy. Increased oil...
Living in a world full of stress, work overloads, burnout, or just getting stressed before your exam or a special event makes you wonder if stress can cause acne breakouts? This article will share my knowledge about stress acne based on years spent in skin therapy....
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Hi, I am Lina Sni, a doctor (MD) and beauty therapist. I have spent years in medicine, medical cosmetology, aesthetics, and beauty therapy. My passion is to help people solve their skin problems and give the best advice. Read more about me
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