Sometimes when I’m browsing acne message boards, I hear the popular sentiment that acne can be cured by “total body health,” which usually means a balanced diet and plenty of exercise. Now, while “total body health” no doubt sounds like a good thing, judging from my personal experience and research, …

It’s all vitamin B5 right? Well, not exactly. Pantothenic acid, typically found in the form of D-calcium pantothenate (basically all pantothenic acid includes some calcium), is the more common and basic form of vitamin B5 that you will typically find in supplements. One the other hand, Pantethine is the biologically-active …

Browsing through one particular health board today, I found an unusual amount of paranoia regarding B5 acne treatment. While there were some positive contributors talking about the benefits of B5, many users were concerned about the negative effects of taking B5 in high doses. This is understandable coming from people …

I’ve been reading up about acne light therapy and some other hi-tech acne treatments lately. I’m not really talking about the laser treatment that Dermatologists perform with million-dollar equipment, but rather the do-it-yourself kits that involve radiating your own skin in the comfort (or non-comfort) of your own home. I’m …