Post Inflammatory Erythema (PIE) Treatment: Lasers
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Post Inflammatory Erythema (PIE) Treatment: Lasers

ByLaura H. MSc. RN.

Post-inflammatory erythema (PIE) is a relatively new term used to describe the erythema (redness) that occurs after inflammatory acne. It is considered a form of acne scarring but is different from post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), atrophic scars, and hypertrophic scars.

Acne is caused by multiple overlapping factors and is primarily an inflammatory disease. When a hair follicle (pore) becomes clogged, oil accumulates inside which provides an ideal breeding ground for the p-acnes bacteria. This causes in an immune response and results in inflammation.

Inflammation begins with the clogged pore, continues throughout the acne lesions life-cycle, and remains even after the acne lesion has cleared. Post-acne inflammation is visible in individuals with dark skin as brown marks (hyperpigmentation) and in individuals with fair skin as red marks (erythema).

21 Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Free Sunscreens
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21 Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Free Sunscreens

ByLaura H. MSc. RN.

Are you looking for oxybenzone and octinoxate free sunscreens? You probably are if you read our previous article. If you haven’t read it (it’s a long one), let’s get you up to speed…

Sunscreen is universally considered essential for skin health as it can help protect against skin cancer and prevent premature aging. However, some sunscreen ingredients have come under scrutiny for some undesirable side-effects.

Two particular ingredients that have caused debate among scientists and regulatory bodies are Oxybenzone and Octinoxate.

In fact, the sale and distribution of sunscreens containing oxybenzone and/or octinoxate will be banned in Hawaii as of January 2021 in order to prevent the bleaching of coral reefs and preserve marine ecosystems. Now it appears that Flordia’s Key West plans to issue a similar ban. But, it’s not just the coral reefs and marine life that oxybenzone and octinoxate can be bad for. Some research has found that the ingredients can disrupt human hormones. Particularly of concern is the effect of oxybenzone and octinoxate on oestrogen.

Is Sunscreen Bad For You?

Is Sunscreen Bad For You?

ByLaura H. MSc. RN.

Sunscreen is considered essential for skin health. It is scientifically proven to reduce the risk of some skin cancers and prevent premature aging. However, many people still ask the question: “Is sunscreen bad for you?”

Over the past few years, a number of media sources have reported some alleged risks of sunscreen use. These reports often come with shock-factor headlines, which are designed to make you want to read more.

However, considering that the majority of people only read headlines before sharing news articles on social media, these shock-factor headlines can lead us to believe that sunscreen does more harm than good.

So, what’s the truth? Is sunscreen bad for you?

Acne Vaccine: Everything You Need To Know.
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Acne Vaccine: Everything You Need To Know.

ByLaura H. MSc. RN.

What’s the best way to treat acne? If you suffer from acne, then it’s highly likely you’ve searched far and wide for the answer to this question. You’ve probably also tried many treatments, either prescribed by a doctor or bought over the counter, that may or may not have helped. Some of these acne treatments may have also had some nasty side-effects.

It often feels like a never-ending cycle when you’re trying to find a treatment that works. Couple that with the fact that you have to give each treatment a good few weeks or months to see results, you can be left frustrated, depressed, and no closer to finding a way to cure your acne.

But what if there was a treatment that could stop you developing acne in the first place? That’s what one team of researchers is currently looking into!