stood, although primary contributory factors have been identified. Propionibacterium acnes, a commensal organism that plays an active role in acne vulgaris, thrives in the presence of excess sebum and has been shown to mediate inflammatory processes at the site of the sebaceous follicle, contributing to the formation of free radical species and generating pro-inflammatory cytokines. Coupled wit...

The aim of this study was to assess the effect of 2% bis-ethylhexyl hydroxydimethoxy benzylmalonate (HDBM; RonaCare(®) AP) as an active ingredient in the treatment of oily and blemished skin. This study was carried out as a randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blind study on 44 test subjects with blemished skin over a period of 8 weeks. Sebum measurement, skin inflammation/redness scoring by ...

Increased sebum production is a common skin complaint and plays an important role in acne and oily scalp conditions. To choose the correct skin care products, which mostly are marketed for dry, oily or normal skin, the consumer must self-assess their skin type. Studies show that individuals incorrectly self-assess their sebum secretion levels. In order to be able to correctly determine skin oil...

Objective: The purpose of this review was to present an overview how teenagers and young adults understand perceive acne its risk factors. quality life self-esteem may be substantially impacted by acne. Acne vulgaris (acne) is a common chronic skin disease affects over 90% worldwide, multifactorial condition characterized comedo formation, changes in the pattern keratinization inside pilosebace...

Oily skin (seborrhea) is a common cosmetic problem that occurs when oversized sebaceous glands produce excessive amounts of sebum giving the appearance shiny and greasy skin. at same time malnourished because wash out protective hydrating factors, such as natural moisturizing factor, therefore dual treatment necessary, which consists meticulous cleaning profound nourishment Skin microcirculatio...

A theoretical reflection model for human skin is presented. A layer of sebum has been included in the three-layer skin reflection model, since it is found over most parts of the body and contributes significantly to the specularity of human skin appearance. The Monte Carlo method is used to simulate the propagation of light in skin tissues. Optical and geometric properties are used as control p...