Researchers in Calgary are preparing to begin a new study to see whether a commonly available acne medication could help delay the crippling effects of multiple sclerosis.

Minocycline is a prescription antibiotic used to control acne by killing the germs that prompt outbreaks.

Simple tips for treating cats with feline acne

Mrs. Walsh brought her kitty Madeline to the office for an examination. She was very concerned because there were sores on Madeline's chin that resembled acne. Upon examination I determined that, in fact, this was "Feline Acne". Mrs. Walsh was quite anxious. She was surprised that her 16-year-old kitty had acne. I told her this was not the type of acne that teenagers get, rather it was a kind that cats get when they eat or drink from a plastic or ceramic bowl.

The problem occurs as a result of a cat's chin coming into contact with the porous surface of a bowl. The tiny pits in the bowl hold facial oils. These oils are irritating to the skin. The result is some cats develop acne on their chin. Not every cat that eats or drinks from this type of bowl develops acne just like not every teenager develops acne.

Simple tips for treating cats with feline acne

Mrs. Walsh brought her kitty Madeline to the office for an examination. She was very concerned because there were sores on Madeline's chin that resembled acne. Upon examination I determined that, in fact, this was "Feline Acne". Mrs. Walsh was quite anxious. She was surprised that her 16-year-old kitty had acne. I told her this was not the type of acne that teenagers get, rather it was a kind that cats get when they eat or drink from a plastic or ceramic bowl.

The problem occurs as a result of a cat's chin coming into contact with the porous surface of a bowl. The tiny pits in the bowl hold facial oils. These oils are irritating to the skin. The result is some cats develop acne on their chin. Not every cat that eats or drinks from this type of bowl develops acne just like not every teenager develops acne.

Radiesse® and Botox® now Being Used at Wellpath to Improve Wrinkles and Lines for a Natural, Healthy Look

Dr. Jamé Heskett adds Radiesse® and Botox® to the list of services at her Upper East Side Medical Office, Wellpath.

Radiesse® is the newest generation of dermal filler which has been approved by the FDA to correct facial folds and wrinkles around the nose and mouth. Radiesse is superior to other fillers because it promotes a more natural look by actually stimulating the body's own ability to produce collagen, thus helping the body "anti-age." The filler is also easily molded and requires much less product than others on the market. The result is a smooth, natural look that lasts for up to nine months.

What to give the man who has everything

STUCK FOR A CHRISTMAS GIFT for that special person? Worry no more, for a US firm has come up with the answer - cuddly giant microbes. Each six inch bug comes with an image of the real thing, together with fascinating facts about the disease.

The description of the Ebola toy says: "Since its discovery in 1976 Ebola has become the T Rex of microbes.

Skincare Confusion: Skin Care and Scalp Acne

Skincare-News.com discusses scalp folliculitis, a skin condition that can mimic acne by producing white heads and blemish-like bumps on the scalp and hairline.

Mild forms can be treated with skincare products most people already own. Oftentimes, folliculitis may heal its own. On the other hand, severe cases of folliculitis are medical conditions that can lead to hardened, red bumps and this must be treated medically.

Variety of dog shampoos available

THIS TIME OF YEAR as the holidays approach and many people have house guests, it's natural to want to clean up the dog as well. If you bathe your own pets at home, here are a few tips on special shampoos for dogs.

For many dogs with greasy skin, look for a shampoo with benzoyl peroxide as the active ingredient. This is the same medication used in many acne medications, and it helps kill bacteria and dissolves grease the best.

Shampoos containing these ingredients are OxyDex, Sulf-OxyDex, and Pyoben.

For dogs with flaky skin (dandruff), look for a shampoo with sulfur and salicylic acid as active ingredients. These help to dissolve loose flakes off the surface of the skin.

Be aware that, following a bath with these shampoos, some dogs may appear more flaky at first as a result of detaching dead flakes of skin that were soon to flake off anyway.

Mara Gordon | Apologizing for past wrongs

Back in 1964, a man named Edward Anthony's life changed forever.

He was in jail at the time for dealing marijuana; only a 23-month sentence.

While behind bars, Anthony enrolled in a clinical trial for a Penn dermatologist named Albert Kligman, a giant in his field who made millions developing the popular acne drug Retin-A. Anthony and fellow inmates enrolled in the trial to make a few extra bucks, to help ward off the sexual predators and drug dealers that roamed the halls at Holmesburg.

Being in that study was the worst decision he ever made, Anthony told me this week. Penn doctors put him through tests that burned him and caused him unbearable pain. Anthony and most of his fellow inmates were functionally illiterate, unable to understand the informed-consent form that doctors hastily had him sign.