Acne is common and is known as a chronic skin disorder. There are many ways to tackle your acne but relying on products are not promising and can result in breakouts if you stop using the product.Here are a few way to improve your complexion naturally:1. Using orange peels are great and have been proven effective. Get the peel of an orange and soak it in water, continue pouring water over the orange peel and smash the peel on a clean rock....more
Causes and Treatment for Eczema on Face Eczema is a skin condition which causes the skin to become prickly, chalky, and rough. Other characteristics of this skin condition are the redness of the skin and the occurrences of blisters which later on can become watery. It commonly affects the different parts of the body since we have direct contact with different substances everyday. Some of the triggering substances are found everywhere in...more
There comes a time in every severe acne sufferer's life when they have reached their limit. They've tried all the creams, prescription antibiotics, and nothing seemed to work. They want something strong that will get rid of their acne once and for all. So they turn to their doctor or dermatologist and they suggest trying Isotretinoin (also known as Accutane).What is this so-called miracle cure? It's not as good for you as you may think. There are several side effects that you need to be aware of. And doctor's aren't required to tell you them all.How It WorksIsotretinoin is a derivative of Vitamin A. It works by reducing the amount of sebum (oil) produced by your skin cells. Less sebum should mean less clogging of pores and therefore less acne.Common Side EffectsBirth defects (females absolutely must be on a reliable birth control before they can use it)Decreased night visionLiver abnormalityDry skinChapped lipsNosebleedsCholesterol abnormalitiesJoint painDepressionWhat They Aren't Telling YouIf those side effects weren't enough to make you head for the hills, know that studies show that 25% of patients who went through the 3-5 months of suffering to get clear skin had their acne...more
Eczema is viewed as dried out as well as scaly skin that flakes and becomes really scratchy. Eczema is in reality a disorder of the immune system.. Broken as well as bleeding skin is also noticeable in intense eczema cases. A great number of individuals have grown to be disillusioned with the treatment marketed by doctors that they believe that...more
Shareholders of pharmaceutical companies have had their pockets lined for years by acne sufferers around the globe, desperate for a solution to their problem. Ever since commercial acne treatments were first introduced to the public, sufferers of acne have been brainwashed into buying one miracle cure after another. Unfortunately, many of these...more
Acne is a condition that many teenagers are troubled with and is generally caused by the major hormonal inbalances that occur during puberty but in time, once puberty has passed, the acne subsides and very often, those same teenagers, are never troubled again by this condition.However, many people continue to suffer with acne well passed puberty and are tormented by this condition for many years after. Those unfortunate enough to suffer from adult acne are led to believe that their only salvation comes in the form of over-the-counter medications.To be fair, there are some exceptionally good treatments available at pharmacies, but all of them succeed in doing one thing and one thing only...they only treat the symptoms of acne and not cause of this confidence zapping condition and once you stop using the treatments the acne nearly always returns.So...why isn't there a cure for acne?Think about it for a minute...isn't it amazing that in today's modern world, a cure for acne cannot be found when there are so many amazing medical discoveries every year!When you think logically about it, it isn't that hard to understand why this is the case.Put yourself in the shoes of the people who...more
For years acne sufferers have been buying vast amounts of over-the-counter acne treatments, many of which can cause irritation and inflammation so it is little wonder that many people are resorting back to the natural cures for acne that out...more
Acne makes the lives of sufferers an absolute misery, knocking self confidence and lowering self esteem so it is understandable why acne sufferers around the world are always searching for treatments that will lessen the effects acne has on their...more
Cystic acne, as sufferers will confirm, is the most severe form of acne. It generally affects teenagers going through puberty but is becoming more common amongst adults. It is wise to seek medical guidance before commencing any form of treatment of...more
Fable and legend says that in times long since gone the population of a distinct Brazilian tribe grew so great that the surrounding rainforest could no longer supply adequate food to prevent starvation. The tribes elder statesman ruled that all new...more
The cause of eczema is not known for sure. Some believe that eczema can be the result of a genetic predisposition, others that there are certain factors that influence the development of eczema. Whatever the causes of eczema might be, some things are...more
We all love the warmer months of the Summer, lazing around on hot days, getting a little bit of colour on our pale winter skin, digging out our swimwear and heading down to the beach or lake for a swim...or do we?For acne sufferers, summer brings...more