Blog Frequently asked questions about skin conditions January 6, 2026 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment What can I do about acne? There is a difference between acne and teenage pimples. Teenage pimples usually resolve on their own within one or at most two years. True acne vulgaris, however, can persist for 10 to 15 years and may cause significant consequences. If acne lasts a long time, is severe, causes scarring, […] Read more » acne Allergic contact eczema Chronic venous insufficiency cornu cutaneum Eczema on hands Hair loss melanoma Mole Mycosis Nummular eczema Perioral dermatitis pityriasis psoriasis rosacea Scabies Seborrheic dermatitis warts
Blog Derm2check co-founder Dick van Gerwen featured in BN DeStem October 27, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Read more » acne Acne on the back Acne on the face Acne on the shoulders Acne scars Acne treatment
Blog Acne vs teenage pimples: what’s the difference? September 30, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Teenage pimples appear during puberty, when hormones become active. These hormones trigger growth spurts and sexual development. But they also affect the skin: sweat glands and sebaceous glands become more active. Sebaceous glands produce sebum, which keeps the skin supple and protects against dehydration, bacteria, fungi, and viruses. During puberty, the increased production of sebum […] Read more » acne Oily skin Teenage pimples
Skin diseases A – C Skin diseases A-Z Acne May 31, 2024 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms Blackheads (open comedones) Pimples (closed comedones) Papules (red, inflamed bumps) Pustules (pus-filled pimples) Nodules (large, hard bumps under the skin) Cysts (fluid-filled bumps deeper in the skin) Causes Acne is caused by a combination of excessive sebum production, clogged pores, bacterial infections, and hormonal changes. Diagnosis Diagnosis is often made through visual inspection of […] Read more » acne Acne on the back Acne on the face Acne on the shoulders Acne scars Acne treatment Acne vulgaris blackheads Blocked pores comedones Hormonal acne Hormonal skin condition Inflammatory acne Oily skin Pimples Skin abnormality Skin rash Teenage pimples whiteheads zits