Acne is a problem that can plague all people, However the mentioned factors certainly act as important determinants in picking up the best treatment for acne scars. The best treatment for acne scars depends upon various factors like the affordability to select an expensive solution, the skin type to go in for a specific medication, and the severity of the problem.The Basic Level If the issue has just started and is restricted to the basic level...more
Ok, so you've looked in the mirror and you have acne all over the place. You look in your wallet and there's no money. What to do? Well, having suffered from acne for many years I found out that you don't actually need much money to clear up severe breakouts...Instead you change your diet. The reason this works is because acne is CAUSED by certain foods. These foods cause hormonal imbalance, leading to acne. The best way (and cheapest) is to...more
Dermatologists are specialists who treat disorders of the skin. But they don't just treat skin problems: they treat health problems of the hair and nail as wells. They are full-fledged medical doctors trained to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the skin, hair and nails.The most common skin disease that dermatologists treat is acne. Acne is a skin condition that nearly all people have to contend with at some point during their teen years. The cases of acne vary from mild (the occasional pimple or zit) all the way to very severe (which consists of deep acne lesions and often extensive scarring). Acne is caused by the overproduction of oil from the hair follicles sebaceous glands, which combines with dead cells to clog pores. This can lead to whiteheads, blackheads, pustules and papules, or in the most severe cases, cysts.Most acne cases don't require the services of a dermatologist, as a healthy skin care regimen and over the counter medications can control it. But for those persistent, moderate to severe cases, a dermatologist is almost always needed. These doctors can prescribe stronger topical medications as well as oral antibiotics, to help get a handle on difficult...more
There has been much debate whether eating greasy foods cause acne. Many experts could debate this for hours. Many a scientist would agree acne is caused by bacteria clogging pores I also believe what we eat may influence acne along with other things such as hormones, anxiety and other internal triggers.The skin is our bodys largest organ and it...more
Reports show that over 90 percent of all adolescents and almost 25 percent of all adults are acne sufferers. And although acne affects about 50 percent of all adult women, acne does affect males and females worldwide, regardless of nationality.This article includes information based upon research about acne. It strives to help clear up myths from...more
It took scientists years to discover the link between acne & progesterone. Finally, though, the job is complete. For some time, the medical community suggested that increased progesterone levels in the body were a source of acne. As a result, they ignored the idea that progesterone as a natural topical treatment could help stop acne for millions of sufferers. Natural progesterone, though, is the perfect match for tough acne, even tough adult acne..Natural progesterone is a cholesterol derivative. It is made from wild Mexican yams or soybeans. It is a perfect match to the body's own progesterone. Interestingly enough, in the parts of the world where people consume these foods, they simply do not have the problems with acne that most others do. It seems the link between acne and progesterone, there, has been regarded for centuries.Unlike most of the acne treatments today, natural progesterone is not known to have any side effects. You will not experience any nausea. No dry, peeling skin will come your way from applying this cream. Moreover, it has some wonderful properties. It can help ward off depression of all types. It has even been linked to the fight against the formation of...more
They permeate our society only because we, as a herd, allow them to. It feels much more convenient to take for granted what we hear from a multitude of mouths than to constantly question and do the research ourselves. This absorption of erroneous...more
Is there a relationship between diet, hygiene and acne? This debate has been going on for many years now and because of the fact that millions across the world are affected by acne, this is a very popular debate. Though there is no scientific proof...more
Acne can be extremely embarrassing especially if it is severe type of acne with pimples and boils all over your face. Acne can be treated through several other means rather than treating it with only over the counter creams and ointments.The fact...more
Do you have a big pimple on your forehead? You might want to take care of it before it gets worse. Oh no, its too late for that. Quicker than a flash, you are swarmed with blackheads and whiteheads taking over all parts of your face and forehead. You...more
It is not just teenagers that suffer with acne. Many adults continue to get acne.Usually, hormones are to blame, but there can be other factors present that can cause acne or make it worse than it needs to be.Alcohol is one possible culprit. When the...more
It is the curse of teenagers around the world, but acne is caused by a combination of factors that aren't related to age and can strike in your thirties as well as your teens. In fact acne is the most common skin disease and more than 85% of people...more