Defined as acne grades four and five, cystic acne is a skin condition centered on the pilosebaceous unit that may exhibit intense erythema, inflammation, nodules, cysts, and scarring. It is considered a rare and serious form of acne vulgaris. Acne vulgaris affects approximately 80% of adolescents and young adults. Several clinical types of acne also include less inflamed comedones and pseudocysts that may occur at…

Under normal circumstances, acne can affect up to 50 million people in the United States.It can also be found in adults with over 50% of women and 40% of men suffering from acne in their adult years.1 This increase in acne has caused the number of acne incidences to become quite high. Increase in stress can also cause acne exacerbation due to hormonal imbalances and…

2020 was the year that sprung new challenges in many different aspects of most individuals’ lives.Living through extraordinary and uncertain times, adaptations had to be made in order to function amongst society.One of those adaptations was the inclusion of masks, covering both the mouth and nose on the face while in public places. Wearing a mask on the face to cover the mouth and nose…

Nothing the skin does is random. Every acneic lesion, every rash, and discoloration may have resulted from specific environmental events, and their locations have meaning and physiologic significance.The skin is interconnected with the entire body network, serving as a key detoxification organ amongst other benefits, including being a beacon for internal health issues. Skin mapping offers a growing collection of evidence that most skin conditions…