Potassium permanganate is a highly caustic chemical, a strong oxidizer, and can be very harmful to tissues. It is also a poison. Its use for self medication is safe only in liquid form with solutions containing not to exceed 0.04 percent of potassium permanganate. Weak dilutions are safe for use in topical and external applications [...]

Hormones and women, how do they affect the skin? This article would be different if it were for men, because women have a monthly cycle where hormonal levels fluctuate all month long. Understanding how the hormones work will shed light on common issues such as acne and hyper pigmentation. Later in this article we will [...]

Canine Acne – What Is It and How Do We Treat It?  by: Matthew Homfray Everyone knows of acne as a human condition suffered by unfortunate teenagers during adolescence, but it is in fact quite common in certain breeds of dog too. The most susceptible breeds are young adult boxers, English bulldogs, Doberman pinschers, Great [...]

When most people think of acne, they think of it as something that you struggle with when you’re a teenager going through puberty, and once you are an adult you never have to worry about it again. Unfortunately for many people, that is simply not the case, and acne rears its ugly head even in [...]

What is Acne Vulgaris? This is a medical term used to describe most cases of acne. It really isn’t as bad as it sounds! Vulgaris doesn’t mean that the acne is vulgar, only that it means that it is common. Be aware that there are many factors that contribute to acne. First, research indicates a [...]