By Ysabel Doran
Technically, acne cannot be cured, but it can be treated and outbreaks can be prevented or lessened. Acne causes include hormones, a hereditary tendency to form comedones--blackheads and whiteheads--and the presence of the bacteria, Propionibacterium acnes. Some types of acne are best treated with prescription medications, either oral or topical. Mild to moderate acne can often be controlled with ...
By John L
The prostate is a male gland with the responsibility of secreting a fluid that serves to nourish the sperm. According to the Mayo Clinic, as many as 40 percent of men over the age of 50 develop a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or enlargement of the prostate gland. The prostate gland surrounds a tube called the urethra, which runs from the bladder and through the penis. When this ...