Preventing
Acne Breakouts
Advice on controlling acne, how to
treat acne and prevent acne breakouts.
The main causes of acne are
hormones, production of extra sebum creating oily skin, bacteria and
inflammation.
Treatments for Acne Scars
Emu oil is becoming a popular treatment for
acne
scars.
Gamma Hydroxy skin resurfacing cream
produces improvements in acne scars in 3-6
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Gamma Hydroxy skin resurfacing cream |
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Acne - Types,
Causes and Treatments
by Jason Uvios
Acne Vulgaris, commonly referred to as pimples, is an
inflammatory disease of the skin. This condition is very
common in puberty. As one reaches their early twenties, it
either disappears or decreases.
Acne begins because of the comedo, an enlarged hair follicle plugged with oil and
bacteria.
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The comedo is invisible to the naked eye and is
present beneath the surface of the skin. When it gets the
right condition, it grows into an inflameda lesion. The oil
produced from the skin helps bacteria to flourish within the
swollen follicle.
Non-inflammatory acre are of two types Closed comedo or
white head, and Open comedo or black head. There are 4 types
of inflammatory acne:
- Papule: It is the mildest form that appears on the skin as
a small, firm pink bump.
- Pustule: They are small round lesions containing visible
pus. They may appear red at the base and yellowish or
whitish at the center.
- Nodule or Cyst: Large and painful, they are pus-filled
lesions lodged deep within the skin. The nodules may persist
for weeks or months with the contents hardening into a deep
cyst. Both nodules and cysts often leave deep scars. |
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Acne Conglobata: This severe bacterial infection develops
mostly on the back, buttocks and chest.
The chief
causes of acne are hormones like androgen, production of extra
sebum, follicle fallout, bacteria and inflammation. For controlling
acne, you can carry out the following steps:
~ Avoid excessive washing of your skin. It can leave the
healthy skin dry, thus irritating the acne prone areas.
Over-washing may also stimulate extra oil production.
~ Avoid alcohol products to tone your skin. Alcohol is a
strong astringent that strips the top layer of the skin
causing sebaceous glands to produce more oil.
~ Do not squeeze or pick the acne with fingernails, pins or
any other thing. It forces the bacteria deeper into the skin
and often leaves a permanent acne scar. |
- A wash is required after exercise. The heat and moisture
trapped against the skin creates an ideal breeding ground
for the spread of bacteria.
- Consume food rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin B-2, Vitamin B-3,
Vitamin E and Zinc like eggs, nuts, liver, milk, fish and
leafy green vegetables.
- Proper sleep and a life without stress and emotional
anxiety can reduce acne.
- Wear little make-up while exercising. Avoid garments that
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Laser surgery is often used to reduce the scars left behind
by acne. Treating acne with azelaic acid, salicylic acid,
tropical retinoids and benzoyl peroxide is also common. A
large number of people started trying herbal acne treatments
over the traditional medications by using teas, oils and
herbal creams.
About the Author:
Jason Uvios writes about "Acne - Types, Causes and
Treatments" to visit it :-
proactive acne,
acne lesion and
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