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Acne Vulgaris Treatment

nick — Sat, 12 May 2012 02:51:59 +0000

Acne vulgaris is a severe form of acne that spreads almost all over the face, especially the cheeks and chin area. For treating these kinds of severe acne, there is no hard and fast method. A range of treatments are combined to have acne vulgaris treated.

The severity of the acne is an important factor in the suggestion of a treatment. The process of treating acne vulgaris includes treating situations such as hyerproliferation, excess sebum, acne and inflammation. In the initial face wash/creams/gels are recommended which would target the bacteria causing the inflammation. Adapalene, Tazarotene and Tretinoin are the most commonly prescribed acne vulgaris treatments. However these treatments may cause skin irritation and can create sun sensitivity. They must be used under a proper medical supervisor. Benzoyl peroxide is also one good mode of acne vulgaris treatment. Other than these, medical pills could also be taken but that would have to be under utmost care, as these medications could cause serious side effects, especially amongst pregnant women.

Antibiotics or contraceptive pills are usually prescribed to control acne. Tetracycline is one such medication for acne vulgaris. With all these medications though, there is an element of depression and mood swings to be found among patients. This is a risk that patients must be aware of if they agree to use these medications.

The last mode for acne vulgaris treatment could be that of surgery or laser treatment. The acne is treated by red or blue laser light and this not only helps remove the acne but it also keeps at bay for a long time to come. With all this treatment, your diet is also one area that needs to be worked on. Do not eat anything that is hot, spicy or even oily. Instead eat as much fresh vegetables and fruits as you can. You can even try home remedies for the acne which would play a helping role in eliminating the acne. But do this only after consulting your doctor. Avoid taking over the counter medications as they would do less to help, but would do a lot more to cause harm.

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Helen has been an expert in skin health writing specifically on the subject of acne. Her work has been published on various websites and magazines and provides insightful advice for skin disease,acne home remedies, home remedies for acne sufferers.

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Does Drinking Water Help Acne?

nick — Sat, 05 May 2012 02:52:05 +0000

Asian people, especially the Chinese and Japanese believe in the magical power of water and therefore they drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, and this is the reason why most Asians are free from acne. The body produces a lot of toxins through out the day and those could be potentially dangerous toxins if not released. When you do not have ample water, the toxins start finding ways to get out of the body through the skin, and this is where you usually end up with acne.
Water is a flushing system for your body. It washes through your system and helps you release the toxins through out the day, thus leaving your skin healthy and glowing. The secret to a fresh, healthy looking skin has always been the consumption of water. When you drink enough water, internal organs get the refreshment to work well. Without water your body will try to work harder than usual and that is where you get a sense of dryness and dehydration; for acne prone people, this is a bad situation.
The regular count of drinking water is either 8 glasses a day, 3 liters a day or half of the bodyweight in ounces a day. This doesn’t mean that you should end up consuming more than needed water as this will make you loose valuable minerals too. As it is a fact that an excess of something is always bad, no matter how good or beneficial that object is.
Drink boiled water up to 7 glasses a day and you will gradually see the acne’s reducing. It is though not at all a magical cure for acne; it is just a path for reducing acne affects. Maintain a fresh diet consisting of vegetables and fruits plus water and you will see that your skin will start to glow. Even people with severe conditions should adapt to this method of drinking water, as it will help remove most of the build up toxins in the body. But make sure that you drink boiled, purified healthy water and not tap water, which itself consists of toxins. Drink well, eat well and live well.

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Brian has many years of experience in the field of skin care. He writes for various publications on a variety of topics about home remedies for acne. For more articles on acne and its causes please visit http://www.acnehome.com

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Acne Can Affect Teenagers and Adults

John Dale — Wed, 02 May 2012 02:51:25 +0000

Acne is a common skin problem. It is prevalent in both males and females, of almost every ethnic background making it one of the most extensive medical conditions in the world. Being much more common in young adults, acne affects 85% of people between the ages of 12 and 24, usually starts at the beginning of puberty when teenagers start to produce large amount of sex hormones which augment the formation of oils (sebum) from the sebaceous glands of the skin.

Acne is most common on face, but it can be found on the neck, shoulders and back. Acne most commonly affects teenagers but can affect some adults too. It is mainly caused by hormonal disturbances, inflammation, extra sebum production, follicle fallout, stress and use of low quality cosmetics. All these factors combine together and produce what we call acne. Low quality cosmetics lead to accumulation of bacteria on pores. Family history of a skin problem can also lead to acne production in teens. Acne may appear in form of pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and sometimes it may appear in form of profound painful sores that look like boils.

Whiteheads and blackheads are considered to be first signs of acne. Whiteheads occur when the Propionibacterium acnes and trapped sebum accumulate underneath the skin’s surface. Blackheads arise when Propionibacterium acnes and sebum are partially open to the skin’s surface and become black because of melanin presence, a pigment of skin. Papules and pustules (pimples) are also signs of acne. Papules are tiny, red, tender bumps that have no head. It is not good to squeeze these papules, because the result could be scarring. Pustules resemble whiteheads, but they are inflamed with a white or yellow center and a red circle around it.

If one has severe acne, he or she may see nodules and cysts. Nodules are stiff, large bumps below the skin that can lasts for months. Cysts are just like nodules, they are puss-filled with approximately 5mm or more in diameter. Some people think acne is contagious, but according to latest research, it is not, nor does it spread from one body organ to another.

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Nick has been an expert in skin health writing specifically on the subject of acne. His work has been published on various websites and magazines and provides insightful advice for best acne treatment, skin regimes etc. For more articles on acne and its causes please visit http://www.quickacneremedy.com/

New Consumer-Focused Acne Treatment Website Launches (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

John Dale — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:53:08 +0000

AcneTreatment.org provides consumers with acne treatment reviews, tips for fighting acne, and other information about acne

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Acne information on the Morning Show (FOX 28 South Bend)

John Dale — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:51:50 +0000

Karen from The Centre P.C. will visit the FOX 28 Morning Show on Tuesday to discuss acne, its causes, and some things you can do to help prevent it. Be sure to watch the FOX 28 Morning Show tomorrow for more about acne and acne treatments.

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How Is Acne Related To Bacteria?

John Dale — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:51:46 +0000

During the course of my research on acne, I have been forced to change my opinion on several previously held beliefs, chief among them the firm conviction that bacteria cause acne. Now that I know better, it is easy to laugh airily at my earlier naiveté. However, I am amazed at how many people I speak to believe that acne is directly related to bacteria. So I’m doing my good deed for the day by telling you that there is no direct link between acne and bacteria.

Yes, there is a bacterium – first name Propionbacterium and last name acnes (P. Acnes, in short) – that lives in all skin types and is harmless on its own. However, the problem begins when a follicle is clogged. P. Acnes really comes into its own and starts breeding at an alarming rate under such conditions. As it breeds, it causes chemical changes that cause acne eruptions.

After the initial redness and swelling, the white blood cells start attacking the bacteria and try to get them out of your system, causing pustules. See, you’ll know what I mean when I point out that not a single acne remedy recommends that you kill P. Acnes in order to enjoy an acne-free existence. Rather, what you are asked to do is keep the follicles free by cleansing the pores and take steps to decrease sebum production. So it’s no point blaming the bacteria for something that it doesn’t do.

And now for some further good news: in 2004, European scientists sequenced the complete genome of P. Acnes, and even as you read this, research is on to find new treatments based on the new knowledge. “We have identified this target, and we want to see if we can block its enzymes that degrade tissues, and also block enzymes that interact with the immune system,” said Holger Brüggemann, lead author of a report on the sequencing, back in the July 30 issue of Science magazine. Cheers Holger!

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UNCLEAN! Acne And Its Social Impact

John Dale — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:51:50 +0000

If the headline above seems a little strong, I use it with good reason. Can you think of any other affliction that causes more psychological trauma, more social awkwardness, and greater insecurity than acne? I can, actually, and it’s called leprosy. From the way some people react to acne, they would be better off living in such-and-such BC, when lepers had to carry warning bells with them and shout ‘Unclean’!

Okay, I may be biased because I’ve experienced such reactions first hand, but ask any acne sufferer and s/he will tell you how acutely damaging acne can be socially. Angelique Hennart, a French girl who went to school with me and was one of the few schoolmates who could look beyond my pustules to the person within, once wondered why more research was not conducted on the psychological and social impact of acne.

I couldn’t answer her then, but I can now. I think the reason is that acne is not rare enough to warrant research. I mean, almost everyone gets it, and it isn’t threatening to your overall health, if you come right down to it. And yet, people with acne can be socially withdrawn, lack self-esteem, depressed or angry or frustrated, and even jobless, because they can’t face the world. Worse, because acne is widely – and incorrectly – associated with dirt, people assume that those with acne are ‘unclean’. See? I told you the comparison was valid.

Acne Scar Removal: Eliminating The Enemy

John Dale — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:53:01 +0000

Having acne is bad enough, but imagine living with the scars, and plenty of people we know have to do that. However, my fellow sufferers, I have been doing some research in this area. And I can now tell you that acne scar removal is no longer as daunting a task as it used to be. In fact, friends of mine have already begun queuing up for advice on acne scar removal, and I’m seriously considering setting up an agency.

First up, for those who have relatively light scarring, try some of the branded creams and ointments for acne scar removal available at druggists’. Most of them work fairly well for all skin types, but if you are absolutely not sure, you should consult a skincare specialist before buying. And to be doubly sure, perform the old elbow test. You know, the one in which you rub some cream on your elbow to see how your skin reacts to it.

For those with heavy scarring, the outlook is a little gloomier, sadly. To begin with, you’ll definitely have to see a dermatologist. The good doctor will then prescribe some heavy-duty medication – oral or topical – and ask you to come back a month later. For really heavy scarring, such as my friend Jacob had, you need to undergo laser therapy or peeling therapy, and the jury’s still out on whether these cause any lasting damage to the skin.

Jacob, though, underwent laser therapy and is pleased witless about it. His scars – which made him look like Quasimodo from certain angles – have completely disappeared, and his gloating has been hard to take. From what I have seen, and read, laser therapy is fine if applied within certain parameters. Once again, ask the doc what these should be for you.

Acne And Make-Up: Care Or Conceal?

John Dale — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:53:31 +0000

For a long time, I would be frustrated at the fact that no make up manufacturer thought about the plight of acne sufferers and there were no acne-friendly cosmetic brands available on the market. After a prolonged wait, and equally prolonged search, I have finally located a few (still only a few) brands that people with acne can use. Now I’m not sure whether I ought to turn this blog into an advertising platform, so I will perhaps not name the names here (you can go and find them on your own same as me) but be careful to use certain keywords: oil control, oil-free foundation, and water base.

The thing about acne and make up is that you use it both for concealment and prevention, so it can’t be like the usual make up. My friend Marie says her sister Gwen is thinking of wearing a mask to cover her face every time she goes out on account of her acne, but I know for a fact that the situation need not be so bad.

Using make up to hide your acne isn’t difficult, but you need to follow some essential steps. So the three things you have to use are concealer, foundation, and finishing powder. I am talking about women here, but men are welcome to try these too! Okay, when buying these three things, make sure they’re oil-free and they match your skin tone, same as you would if you were buying regular cosmetics.

I’m not going to waste space teaching you exactly how to apply the make up, I’m assuming you know that already, but I am going to tell you that you have to invest in branded products if you are going to get anywhere with your acne make up. Cheap stands for deadly in ths area, and I speak from personal experience (OK not mine ! but from my sister experience).

Baby Bumps: Acne During Pregnancy

John Dale — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:57:30 +0000

Dorothea, a girl I’ve known since I was five and she was eight, was always the object of much envy among the girls owing to her flawless skin and milk and roses complexion. And then she had a baby. For the first two months of her pregnancy, Dottie had such an acute acne attack that she looked as though someone had painted red pustules on her face at random. She was 23 then, and though the horrible pustules disappeared gradually, once she had her baby, the scars did not. In fact, they gave me nightmares for a long time! No ok, that was an exaggeration, but the point is that even someone who has never had acne before can get it during pregnancy.

As with Dottie, acne is most common in the initial months of pregnancy when hormone secretion increases, particularly that of progesterone, which causes the secretions from skin glands to increase, which in turn can cause acne. For most women, who are more fortunate than Dottie, the acne usually vanishes after the first trimester. Even so, you should discuss acne treatments with your doctor so that your baby is not affected. In fact, avoid medication unless you have a really severe attack, because the acne will clear up on its own.

And like always, drink lots and lots of water, avoid oil-based cosmetics, and eat all the fruit you can. Just imagine what it will do for your unborn baby. The best thing is that all this may actually become a habit, so you develop a healthier lifestyle altogether. Now that’s a great reason to get pregnant.

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