I'm not absolutely sure about this, but I think itching indicates there's some damage to the skin barrier function, and this allows the skin to dry too much and for bacteria and other nasty things to enter easily. Studies show that good moisturizers help to repair the skin barrier function. So perha...

Why does this have to be either or? I think that by phrasing it that way you set up a false choice. Acne has both interenal (hormones, inflammation) and external (skin inflammation, bacteria, genetic sensitivity of the skin to hormones) causes. To be effective against acne, you really need to attact...

I couldn't find any research connecting creatine to acne. I don't know enough about its effect on the body to comment further. But I do know that protein powders are very insulonogenic and can aggravate acne. Also, bodybuidlers tend to overeat, which can cause insulin resistance and aggravate acne. ...

You raise some good points here. Topical acne treatment is a delicate balancing act. For example there's no doubt that benzoyl peroxide is effective in treating acne, but on the other hand there are also studies showing it depleted vitamin E from the skin. And vitamin E is the main antioxidant that ...