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Acne is one of the most common skin conditions experienced by people of all ages, genders, and races, yet it is also one of the hardest for many people to treat. The problem is not that there are no effective treatments for the condition, but that there are so many rumored and ineffective treatments on the market and in the world that it can be hard to know what will truly work. This book is designed to help you gain a better understanding of acne and its treatment.
In the pages that follow, you will learn exactly what acne is as well as how it is caused. More importantly, however, you will learn the truth about various acne treatments. We will tell you which home remedies, holistic methods, products, and prescriptions are most effective as well as which ones are ineffective or will make the condition worse. We will also discuss the role of diet and other elements on the development and treatment of acne.
The goal of this book is to provide you with a total treatment guide for your acne. I understand how embarrassing and frustrating this condition can be, and spent many years trying every remedy available, including tips given to me by friends, family members, doctors, and strangers. The result of all of my effort is this book, and it is my hope that you can use it to save yourself the frustration and disappointment that comes with trying remedies that simply do not work. So, without further ado, I present you with your guide to total acne treatment.
What Is Acne and What Causes It?
While we tend to think of acne solely as the term for the red pimples that typically first start presenting themselves in our early teenage years, the name is actually a scientific term that describes a number of skin issues. Acne is the term that refers not only to pimples, but to blackheads, whiteheads, and other nodules and blemishes on the skin. While acne is most commonly seen on the face, it can also occur on the shoulders, back, neck, buttocks, or chest. What we commonly refer to as a pimple is actually a whitehead that has ruptured.
Why and How Does Acne Develop?
Throughout the years, many explanations have been offered for why people develop acne. Hormones, diet, temperament, and even behavior have been blamed for the condition. While many of these causes have been proven to have little to no effect on the outbreak of acne, the cause is still somewhat of a mystery. The most likely scenario is that a number of factors play into the condition.
The most basic cause of acne is the overproduction of sebum, which is a waxy substance that is responsible for lubricating the skin. When too much sebum is produced, hair follicles become blocked as it mixes with dead skin cells, forming a sort of plug. Blocked follicles have no way of releasing bacteria, which will grow inside them and cause blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, or even cysts.
While factors such as hormones and possibly diet work together in different ways depending on the individual to cause acne, treatment is a bit easier to figure out. The ultimate goal of acne treatment is to lower the production of sebum. There are a number of ways to achieve this, and the key to total acne treatment is a balanced skin care, diet, and health regimen.
Summary
In essence, acne is little more than clogged pores. While this sounds simple to treat, however, there is much that should be done. First, you will need to take a look at your diet and skin care habits. If you have severe acne that causes scarring or pain, you should also take the time to speak with a dermatologist.
In the chapters that follow, we will examine a number of treatments for acne. We will also take a look into the facts and myths regarding diet and the role that it plays in the condition. Acne can be a very stressful condition, but once you know how to treat it from both the inside and the outside, you can be on the path to clear, healthy skin that will last a lifetime.
