Author: amandalee What is acne? Acne is a skin problem that occurs when dead skin cells and oil clogs up your pores. Some people call it whiteheads, blackheads, zits, blemishes, or pimples. The mild form of acne is when you have just a few red spots. Severe acne can mean tens or even hundreds of pimples that can cover not only the face, but also the neck, chest, and back. It could also be large, solid, painful lumps (cystic). ...more
Author: amandalee There is nothing worse than preparing all week, or even months, for a specific event only to find out that you suddenly have an acne on your face. This is not only an unpleasant sight, but is also unsettling. Acne can cause discomfort for many people, and merely hiding it won't erase the fact that it is there to stay. There are acne sufferers all over the world, and teenage kids are not the only ones who suffer...more
Author: amandalee Acne is a skin disease, pure and simple; or is it so simple? What exactly is the truth about acne? What are some real ways to get rid of it quickly? Below, you will find myths and truths about how you can fight this condition. 1. Only teens get acne. False! Acne shows up on people of all ages and even newborns, pregnant women and older adults gets bouts of the ailment. 2. Acne is a disease, but it cannot make you ill or cause loss of life. But for some who deal with severe acne, it can lead to depression and lack of self-confidence. 3. Investigate and find yourself the best spot acne medication you can find. Use it according to directions and your blemishes will go away. But the truth is, it won't go away overnight. Pimples take days to form and will take days to disappear. 4. Greasy foods do not cause acne. But a diet of solely fast food, fried foods and lack of fresh fruits and vegetables will make the body unhealthy and more prone to having acne. 5. Oil based makeup doesn't cause acne, but it can cause your skin to be more susceptible to bacteria which causes acne. 6. Dirt does not cause blackheads nor are they dirt formed in a...more
Author: amandalee Acne does affect proportionally more teenagers than those in other age groups. But the fact is it can affect anyone, of any race, at any age. Combating it requires much the same treatment for anyone (other than infants). Knowledge is the first weapon. In order to know how best to treat acne, it's essential to know...more
Author: velenciafoo Acne is common skin disorder which resulting from hormones on the skin's sebaceous glands. The best treatment is the one that cures the condition. Acne infection is also an injury that needs repair and body sends white blood cells and other molecules that fight the infection and repair the infected site. Acne gives the...more
Author: velenciafoo Plugged follicles can take the form of either whiteheads, where the plugged follicle remains beneath the skin's surface, or blackheads, where the plug in the follicle extends to the skin's surface and becomes visible. Once a follicle becomes plugged, it creates an ideal environment for a common sebum-eating skin bacterium, Propionibacterium acnes (or just P. Acnes), to multiply. This bacterium produces enzymes and chemicals that irritate and inflame the skin around a clogged follicle. Pimples, breakouts, or zits are common names for the lesions that result from this type of skin irritation and inflammation, though doctors have more precise ways of classifying acne lesions. For most people, acne is a generally mild condition. Of course, a pimple at the wrong time is never desirable, but in truth, there are far more concerning issues than acne. For some people, however, severe cases can result in permanent scarring if left untreated. What Causes Acne? The precise cause of acne is not known, but its onset is usually linked to a few key factors. One of the most important of these factors seems to be the increase in the production of androgen hormones that...more
Author: velenciafoo If you have ever tried to get products to clear blemishes, you would have come across a whole lot with different brand names all claiming one wonder or the other. Some actually tell you that you can get a clear skin in...more
Author: velenciafoo Background The human body is covered in hair which grows through minute “holes” in the skin, called pores. The sebaceous glands produce oils which lubricate the skin. However, when these glands become overactive,...more
Author: velenciafoo With summer unofficially here, we all start to venture outside more often to enjoy the warmth of the Sun. Unfortunately all the fun and activity increases the risk for developing acne, and that can bring a downer on the...more
Author: velenciafoo If commercials are to be believed, it is the single biggest problem facing young people today and the main cause as to why teenagers have trouble getting dates. Every year the field of acne medications, treatments,...more
Author: velenciafoo What causes acne? Acne is caused when the production of sebum is increased, the gland swells and the oil causes acne. There are glands in your skin called sebaceous glands that produce sebum. This is what keeps the...more
Author: velenciafoo Acne can be so embarrassing, stealing one's confidence and just making life miserable. I remember the acne I had during one football season, the embarrassment, particularly following shaving which only made it worse....more