Milk Can Cause Acne

Drinking milk could be one of the causes of acne, new research in America has claimed. Women who drink two or more servings of skimmed milk every day are 44 per cent more likely to have developed severe acne, the study, reported in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, said.

Smoking gives women acne, scientists reveal

If dire health warnings and pub bans were not enough to put smokers off the habit, they may think again after scientists revealed it causes acne.

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Acne in children

Acne can be an extremely distressing skin condition for your child, but there are many successful treatments. Acne normally starts because of hormonal changes in puberty at about 12 or 13 years.

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Five ways to avoid spots

Everyone gets the odd spot. Spots occur when there is a build-up of oil called sebum under the skin. Sebum is essential to keep your skin and hair lubricated. It travels up the hair shaft and out through your pores. When these pores become blocked, a whitehead or blackhead may develop.

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