Author: velenciafoo If you want to stop acne in its tracks, you need a good game plan. Just like in a close football game or during a strategic chess match, your approach and game plan is often the deciding factor with regards to whether you are successful or not. If you take the wrong approach in your attempt to stop acne, you may find that you do not get as far as you had hoped in your journey to remove acne from your skin forever....more
Author: velenciafoo It may come as a surprise, but there are an abundance of acne natural cures out there which may help you fight off your acne problems. Sadly, a lot of people who suffer from acne breakouts are under the impression that natural remedies are just old wives' tales and do not really work. Little do they know that in their very own cupboards there are things that can help them get rid of acne! Acne natural cures are a...more
Author: velenciafoo Background Acne vulgaris, more commonly known simply as acne, is a skin disease caused by the alteration of certain formations called pilosebaceous structures. In simple terms, these relate to skin structures consisting of: Hair follicles, which are that part of the skin that grows hair by the act of compacting together the old cells, and The associated sebaceous gland, which is attached to the follicle, and consists of a tiny gland that produces sebum, a waxy substance, that is made of fats and the debris of dead fat-producing cells. These glands are found all over the skin except on the palms, lips and soles of the feet. As the density of hair increases, so does the number of sebaceous glands that are to be found. Severe acne can be inflammatory, which refers to a protective attempt by the organism to remove the harmful stimuli, such as infectious agents, as well as initiate the healing process for the tissue. Accordingly, the process of inflammation does not refer to or imply the characterisation of infection, which is a common conclusion. However, acne can also be associated with non-inflammatory variants. Acne lesions are...more
Author: kathychang Accutane is mainly used as the last resort when other types of treatment failed to yield result when treating serious acne conditions. Serious types acne usually refers to acne conditions that are difficult to treat. An example of which is the cystic acne. Cystic acne are not easily cured as the more frequently...more
Author: kathychang When topical acne treatments fail, such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, an oral treatment such as the medicine Accutane (active ingredient isotretinoin) is often prescribed. This treatment is highly effective, because it decreases the production of oils (in the form of sebum) from the sebaceous glands found on...more
Author: kathychang Acne is triggered by the increased production of sebum in the sweat glands. The sebum together with dead skin cells tends to clog the pores creating an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. These bacteria together with the breakdown products of sebum irritate and inflame the pores resulting to acne. Further studies on acne shows that it may also be caused by digestive problem wherein the skin becomes an eliminating organ for toxins due to poor digestion or chemical exposure. Acne Remedies There are numerous acne cures available in the market that can be purchased and these include acidophilus acne supplements and medications. Acidophilus is a type of lactic producing bacteria that is believed to have beneficial effects on digestion as well as on the overall health. According to some studies acidophilus was found out to help in treating acne. Acne was also thought to be caused by some food as well as toxins that are produced due to poor digestion. Acidophilus is commonly found in milk products like yogurt. For those people who are lactose intolerant there are also acidophilus acne medications which can be purchased over the counter. ...more
Author: kathychang Acne refers to a skin condition where pores on the skin contain blackheads, whiteheads and/or pimples. In severe cases, plugged pores can result in lumps, cysts or nodules. While Acne tends to predominantly affect...more
Author: kathychang For those that need more than a special cream like Scotty's Face Cream, then you need to work harder to get rid of acne. Since acne is a condition that occurs from within your body and exhibits on the outside of your body, you...more
Author: wendyleong About 20 per cent of new born baby get affected by acne which is called as neonatorum or baby acne. This is really a matter of serious concern as nobody wants their innocent and tender baby to get affected by it....more
Author: wendyleong If you have acne, chances are you have friends who do as well. And chances are you also have experienced the frustration and humiliation that this skin condition brings. It can be a terrible burden on you, physically and...more
Author: wendyleong There are many remedies that you are said to be a quick remedy for acne. These include rubbing toothpaste on your pimples, rubbing raw potatoes on your face, and even leaving all sorts of crazy things on your face for...more
Author: wendyleong 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...more