Blackheads are seen very commonly and it is a form of mild acne. It is seen as projections on the skin. They are actually black in color because they do not contain the pigment melanin in the areas affected. The internal health problems like indigestion, thyroid, constipation and anemia are also a cause of blackheads. Besides the conventional blackhead treatments like oral and topical applications and surgical practices, some other form of...more
More women are affected by acne than men during adulthood. Women are more likely to get acne during menstruation, pregnancy and menopause than any other phase of their lives. There are some treatment methods that are effective but they also have adverse side effects on the person, such as newborn babies with birth defects. Lack of hygiene and increased stress levels also can cause acne in adults. Age is a constraint that determines the...more
The biggest problem that everyone suffers from and finds difficult with is tackling the breakout. Finding proper acne scar solutions that remove deep scars caused by acne breakouts is the first thing that you have to do. Each treatment has its own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore it is vital for a person to have proper information on each solution. There are two types of scars: keliod scars and depressed scars. The main feature that distinguishes the two types is that the former is caused because of overgrowth of skin tissue whereas the latter is caused due to the loss of the same. Atrophic macules and soft scars are the other types of acne scars that one can get. The individuals skin type determines the acne scar solutions. Oily skin creates blockages and people with dry skin are lucky in this manner that they are mostly unlikely to get acne breakouts. Those with normal skin or combination skin suffer from occasional acnes that break out on the nose and forehead regions. Those who have a greater chance of getting acne are people with oily skin. Because the secretion of oil creates blockages in minute pores. Benzoyl peroxide products are not supposed to be used by people...more
Quite a bit of money can be spent searching for acne cures that work. There are so many products available, that it is hard to know which ones to try. You try one product, only to be disappointed, and then spend a lot of money on another system that claims it will cure your acne, only to be disappointed again. It seems to be a never ending cycle of...more
Acne is the all-encompassing term that refers to blemishes, blackheads, whiteheads and lumps on the skin. While its mostly associated with teenagers it is not necessarily restricted to any one age group. People of any age can suffer from acne. While its true that acne is not a life-threatening ailment, it can be uncomfortable and can leave nasty...more
Acne...it affects a majority of teenagers and many adults well into middle age. It is dreaded and despaired over by many who suffer from this common skin condition. Clearing acne begins by understanding what acne really is and what triggers it. Then we will consider how it can be controlled by lifestyle choices, skin care choices and wise use of make-up.Who suffers from it?Teenagers struggle with acne, but so do many adults. Acne breakouts can result from fluctuating hormone levels at various stages of life, such as puberty, pregnancy or menopause. Outwardly, acne can reveal internal signs, such as poor elimination or buildup of toxins, a lack of exercise or high stress levels. Both men and women contend with acne, and as good health and beauty are intertwined, the causes of acne can reveal the solutions to managing and reducing skin breakouts.What is it?Acne occurs when the oil glands produce excess sebum, the skin's own oil, which accumulates with dead skin cells to form a plug which results in a clogged skin pore. Bacteria trapped inside the pore feed of the sebum mixture, multiplying and producing agents which irritate the walls of the pore. As the immune system works to attack...more
The truth about acne skin care is that it needs to be incredibly gentle. Some sufferers have the instinct to scrub harder or use stronger soaps when the opposite is true. You see, acne skin care is a science.Acne Treatment Is A Mix Of TechniquesThe...more
How to cure acne from inside? Dealing with acne is mostly done today topically or what we would call on the outside. Many ointments have emerged as well as cleansing toners that offer to prevent or rid of acne by simply applying or brushing them with...more
If you are like most acne sufferers, you might get obsessed with the whole wash your face regularly and avoid certain foods thing. Although the main cause of your acne is not due to poor hygiene or eating certain foods, in so many instances some...more
The tales of adult acne has ever been a silent one, only told as whispers and an unfortunate few suffered from it, some may even refuse to show themselves to the world. The manifestation of adult acne has been recognized during the Eighties, when the...more
More or less everyone suffer from acne from time to time. Although acne occurs more regularly during our puberty period because of the hormonal imbalance, still there are people who experience acne until their mature years. To combat this common...more
Acne is a condition only affecting teenagers, true? False. Acne is a condition, which can affect people of any age, hence baby acne and adult acne are common. However acne is more common in teens. Acne is the number one skin problem in the world and...more