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I think the most important and exciting discoveries that have ever been made by dermatologists was learning that inflammation is at the root of disease. This seemingly simple concept has revolutionized methodologies for devising effective therapies to treat inflammatory-based diseases – from acne and acne scars to aging and everything in between.
And so, when [...]
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Acne is caused in part by a hormonal imbalance. Both men and women have a hormone called testosterone. If you are prone to acne, testosterone causes your oil-secreting (sebaceous) glands to produce excess oil (sebum).
Additionally, dead skin cells that [...]
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In 2001, an acne scar classification system was proposed by Jacob CI et al. According to the system, acne scars were classified as either: Icepick, Boxed or Rolling.
Icepick Scar
These are the most common type of acne scar. Icepick scars are very often narrow, sharp and deep. They give the appearance that the skin [...]
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