Search Unlimited: Has Science Found a Complete Cure for Acne?
The one word answer to the headline above would be ‘no’. From all that I have read on the subject of acne, nobody has claimed that science has found a complete cure for acne. At best, it can be treated and controlled, or even reduced. But a cure still seems pretty far off. Therefore, you should be wary of individuals and products that claim a ‘complete cure’ for acne. I trusted some of these in my misguided youth, and was severely let down.
Yes, we have heard of recent research (I assume you have) that has isolated the genome sequence of the acne-causing bacteria P. Acnes, which provides some hope that a definitive treatment for acne may be discovered in future. As of now, however, most dermatologists still use a combination of treatments to control acne, depending on its severity, and then pray for it to fade away on its own like the rest of us ordinary mortals, I guess. Read more on Search Unlimited: Has Science Found a Complete Cure for Acne?…
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All that Grease: If you have Oily Skin, Will you get Acne?
This is not a cause and effect thing, in the sense that if you have oily skin, you will not inevitably get acne, but the truth is that oily skin provides more incentives to acne-causing bacteria, and hence they flourish. So you could say that a person with oily skin is more vulnerable to acne than one with normal skin. Please note we are not talking dry skin here. That has its unique set of problems, acne among them.
What do we classify as oily skin? Well, the sebaceous glands in our skin produce sebum, or oil. Sebum is necessary to keep skin moisturized and protect it from microbial infections. In its basic state, sebum mainly contains lipids and dead skin cells. The trouble begins when your body produces more than the required amount of sebum. Voila! You have oily skin. Read more on All that Grease: If you have Oily Skin, Will you get Acne?…
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Poison in the Tale: Does Detoxification help reduce Acne?
The thing about detoxification is that it is beneficial in so many ways that it is a good idea under any circumstances, but that is neither here nor there. The question here obviously is how does detoxification help acne? To answer that, it is important to remember that detoxification is basically a simple process: that of banishing toxins from the system.
Every day of our lives, we absorb various toxic materials, whether from the air around us, from the food we eat, from the water we drink, even from the clothes we wear. And I haven’t even explored half the sources of toxins. Sad life, eh? Read more on Poison in the Tale: Does Detoxification help reduce Acne?…
Spotless! How do Acne Cleansers Work?
First up, do not believe in the miracle cures that acne cleansers promise to deliver. There are no miracles in acne, and while acne cleansers may keep your skin dirt-free, they will not strike at the root of the problem. No, I’m being slightly unfair here, because keeping your facial skin dirt-free is a large part of the battle against acne, and acne cleansers certainly help you do that.
Years ago, a colleague at what was my workplace then was planning to sue a company that manufactured and marketed a fairly reputable brand of acne cleanser, because he insisted that far from improving, his acne had actually worsened after using the cleanser. I remember it all, the name of the cleanser included, but it has since vanished from the market, so I will refrain from naming it here.
All Made-Up: Do Cosmetics Affect Acne?
You know what? The best thing for those suffering from acne appears to be to avoid make-up altogether. And I consider that a totally nothing option. I mean, how unfair can life get? However, the sad truth is that some kinds of make-up appear to affect acne in nasty ways. Therefore, my fellow acne sufferers would be well advised to stay away from them.
And what are these types? Well, oily and greasy creams and ointments exacerbate (this is such a peculiarly appropriate word for acne, but I foolishly digress) acne because they clog the hair follicles and we all know what that means. And don’t be fooled by products that say ‘tested by dermatologists’, because there’s nothing to indicate that these suit your skin type.
UNCLEAN! Acne And Its Social Impact
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’!
Acne And Make-Up: Care Or Conceal?
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.
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Escape From Hell: Available Acne Treatments
If the headline seems a little dramatic, people with acne will know what I mean. We all know what causes acne – you know, blocked glands, clogged pores, excessive sebum secretion, overactive hormones, and improper skincare – but the trick is to find out which of the available acne treatments works for you.
Essentially, all acne treatments focus on dealing with the causes of acne. Obviously, what medication your dermatologist prescribes will depend on how severe your acne is, but it will also depend on its cause.
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DOWN & DIRTY: Does Dirt Cause Acne?
“You know why Alex has acne? ‘Cos she only bathes once a month.” That and similar pearls of wisdom were generously distributed around my high school corridors, targeting a poor girl who truly had a horrific case of acne. That fact that she was rude to everyone in sight had, of course, nothing to do with it, and it is only now that I realise how terribly insecure she must have been to be so badly behaved.
The point is that dirt does not cause acne, but might aggravate it. As is so often the case with us, we miss the wood for the trees when we say dirt causes acne. You think dirt clogs the pores of the skin and gives rise to blackheads. You’re dead wrong. Blackheads are not caused by dirt, but by the melanin present in sebum that turns black in contact with open air.
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If You Have Acne-Prone Skin…Look After It
When I was younger, finding a skincare regimen that worked seemed about as possible as describing the sound that purple makes (ok, I filched that from Terry Pratchett). With time, I have found that with a little trial and error and lots of patience, you can actually control acne with your skincare routine. But you need to know that just as every individual is unique, so no two people with acne-prone skin can be assured that their skincare regimen will be the same.
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