Author: randywong Who doesn't want to look good physically? While everyone is into how they look, of course we have differing views on what is pleasurable to our eye and what is not. Some people like thin others like plump; some like light hair, others like dark and the list goes on and on and on. And everyone wants to look great at all times. No one wants to be viewed as "you look alright I guess." And with our appearance, a large...more
Author: randywong Acne is a very common problem faced by our society today, it starts showing during our early years and it lasts all the way into adulthood, this means that this skin problem is not exclusively seen in teenagers but in adults as well. There are many factors attributed to be the causes of acne however they haven't been 100% proven, the factor that provides the right conditions for acne flair ups to occur is a change in...more
Author: randywong Those who have never suffered with acne (Zits) cannot possibly understand the stress it causes; but this is a skin condition that can be treated. A great deal of money is being spent researching the condition; the result of this effort is a growing range of effective treatments. Despite the number of acne skin care products currently available on the market, they are broadly categorized into three distinctly separate groups: *Drugstore or Internet: Preventative medication *Those available at a drugstore or over-the-counter *Prescription only treatments Many skin care products are used as a measure to prevent acne; products like skin cleansers and toners fall into this category. In the real sense, these products are just those that should be part of your daily routine; there use is not just confined to individuals who are suffer with the complaint. Some of these products are designed to act like an acne skin care product and act against the causes of this complaint; they clean out the pores to help stop sebum or oil which can clog these areas. These types of products are reducing the chance of oil staying in the pores and aiding the growth of...more
Author: randywong Acne is a commonplace skin problem for the majority of adolescents and also afflicts a portion of the adult population. People of all different age groups and backgrounds have had to deal with acne at one point or another. Thus, there has long been a long standing desire to prevent it or even cure it. We will take...more
Author: randywong For most of us that take pride in the way we look, the thought of suffering with acne or Zits, may at first seem awful; although it undoubtedly causes distress, a number of topical remedies are available. A great deal of effort is going into research for a cure; in fact many new remedies are proving very effective. Acne...more
Author: randywong Acne is a skin condition that most teenagers suffer from. Acne is the term for plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and even deeper lumps (cysts or nodules) that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and even the upper arms. Acne is a skin condition that occurs due to the overproduction of oil by the oil glands of the skin. Acne is a serious problem and it is not fun. Acne is a skin disease that affects more than 17 million individuals in the United States alone. Skin lesion cultures to rule out gram-negative folliculitis are warranted when no response to treatment occurs or when improvement is not maintained. Skin irritation with peeling and redness may be associated with the use of topical retinoids. Skin pores contain the sebaceous glands that produces sebum, a natural way to lubricate the skin and hair. Skin cells are not being shed normally, and these sticky cells block the skin's hair follicles, trapping the sebum. Sebaceous glands are attached to hair follicles and are found mostly on the face, neck, back and chest. Sebaceous glands produce oil (sebum), which combines with dead skin cells and creates a plug in the...more
Author: randywong Health of skin depends on health of your skin and therefore, you skin shows what you eat and your lifestyle. Acne is almost one such complaint make by your skin to tell you that not all is healthy inside your body. ...more
Author: randywong Stress and lifestyle play a small but important role in your skin. Acne occurs when you pores become clogged with bacteria and oils. The cause of acne is different for everyone as it can be caused by hormones, genetics or...more
Author: randywong Unfortunately, as I'm sure you're aware there is no magic cure for acne, but there are many ways to help prevent it and should you be unfortunate enough to have acne, to control it until it has run its course and gone. ...more
Author: randywong When it comes to acne natural cures, they can be quite difficult to come by and even more difficult to believe! With acne, these cures often stands far above the medical solutions and cures that are distributed by...more
Author: randywong While the spotlight has recently been on revolutionary acne treatments such as laser and light-based therapies, there have been huge advances in oral medications used to treat acne. Many dermatologists believe that oral...more
Author: randywong With 80% of the population suffering from acne at some point in their lives it is not surprising that the internet is awash with instant cures. Most commonly you see advertisements for creams and cleansers which claim to...more