A huge collection of products are available in market for curing acne but most of them make use of chemicals. Making use of chemicals can make your skin clear temporarily but it is not a permanent solution as we have never taken time to think about the side effects associated with it. The article described here insight into a natural way of solving the acne problem.Plugging of the pores of the skin is the primary reason for acne. This plugging is...more
Icepick scar constitutes scars left by an acne that is not cared for suitably.This scar is considered as the most apparent and agonizing acne scar.It is often described to give emotional side effects as well.Ice pick acne scars look are narrow and sharp scars.It is usually deep and small in diameter and comprise steep sides making the skin to appear like stabbed.It is able to extend into the lower dermis or subcutaneous layer, make it too deep to...more
Before we consider possible treatments lets look at what causes an acne scar. An area of tissue on your skin being injured causes scars. Acne is the inflammation caused by the increase amount of sebum and bacteria that leaves the scar. There are two types of acne scars. One is caused by increased tissue formation (keloids). This is an enlargement scar. There is an excessive amount of collagen produced in response to the tissue being injured.They can last a lifetime but some may shrink in size after time. The second type is loss of tissue scars. These types of scars are more common and are grouped in different categories. Ice-pick scars: usually found on the cheek and have very jagged edges. These scars can be hard or soft.The soft ones are treatable but the hard ones cant be. Atrophic macules: These are small except on the body where they are larger. They may appear blue but that is just from the blood vessels. These will become much less obvious over time. Depressed fibrotic scars: These scars are usually quite large. They are jagged and deep.The Ice-pick scars can eventually turn into these. Soft scars: they are small and soft to touch. They usually blend in with the skin...more
Acne develops with a lesion. There are several types of lesions.First type of lesion is Comedone. It is enlarged hair follicle plugged with oil and bacteria. It is often called microcomendone because it cannot be seen by the naked eye. This is the first and smallest type of lesion. That is why, buy a facial cream that is noncomedogenic. Proactiv...more
What is Acne?Acne is a chronic disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Some of the characteristics of acne include black heads, pimples, cysts, infected abscesses, and rarely scarring. Acne usually occurs during adolescence in both men and women. To be more specific, acne starts during puberty and tends to get worse for people with...more
Acne gives the combination of symptoms like greasy skin, white heads, black heads, pimples, inflammation and scar formation. Acne mostly affects young people in the age 14 - 25, but also sometimes older persons, like women in their menopause. Most teenagers experience outburst of acne, some only little, but for others acne may develop into a serious skin ailment with great cosmetic impact. THE SKIN ANATOMYTo understand the acne process, some knowledge about skin anatomy and physiology is essential:The skin has there layers: The outer layer, called epidermis, consists of epithelial cells. Under this lies the dermis consisting of connective tissue. At the bottom there is a layer called the hypodermis consisting mostly of fat cells.The skin has narrow pores extending from the surface down to the top of the subdermis, called hair follicles. A hair extend from a growth zone in the bottom of each hair follicle and out at the skin surface. Around the hair in the dermis, there are small glands called sebaceous glands. These glands produce a fatty substance, sebum, which empty through the follicle opening and lubricates the hair and the skin. THE ACNE PROCESSAcne starts by the glands in the...more
In the tradition of the fountain of youth, and the more modern human growth hormones, another miracle cure for aging has been discovered. In this regard, we need to ask ourselves the big blunt question: Why do we have to cure aging? With the...more
While many people only have contact with the sporadic acne breakout, countless other people have to deal with ruthless cases of acne. Every so often, the acne can so bad enough that a professional needs to take care of it. Which means a trip to the...more
In this brief article you will discover a very simple way to cure your acne. This information was hard fought as I had suffered from acne for many years and tried many ways to cure it that were unsuccessful. It wasn't until I learned what you're...more
Plenty of questions are asked these days on how to treat and prevent acne. But before I answer those questions...let's take a look at what it is.Acne is an inflammatory skin disease afflicting nearly 85 percent of the adolescents and sometimes...more
A large number of people are affected by acne which includes pimples, zits, blackhead and whitehead. Around 10% of Americans face adult acne and the figures of affected teenagers are much higher. It is a problem caused due to dirt, bacteria, dead...more
Popping is not always the best way to get rid of blackheads. For, many a times, it could lead to worse consequences in the form of increased infection and permanent scarring. Therefore decision to go or not to go for it should solely lie with you....more