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Acne Guide - Helpful Hints On How To Prevent Acne

2007-01-05T04:22:00.001-08:00

Acne Guide - Helpful Hints On How To Prevent Acne

Acne Guide - Helpful Hints On How To Prevent Acne
By Peter Salazar

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions. Almost all people experience acne, especially during their adolescence. In certain exceptional cases acne can even affect the adults. Though acne does not cause any serious health complications it surely gives insightful (unpleasant) appearance. There are number of factors, like bacteria and hormonal imbalances that are considered as main causes behind development of acne condition. Unfortunately, till date, there is no known cure for acne. Certain medications and home made remedies can help you in preventing or lessening the acne.

Early treatment, change in life style, adequate intake of nutritious diet and using right home made remedies are the primary steps towards prevention or treatment of acne.

It is assumed that following factors play a greater role in development of acne.

Improper diet or diet that lacks nutritional values.
Mental stress
Sexual activity
Skin infections caused due to bacteria

However, researches have proved that first three are nothing to do with the development of acne. Skin infections can attribute towards occurrence or aggravation of acne condition up to certain extent.

Though there is no permanent cure for acne, certain remedies can provide relief from acne condition. Colloidal Silver products are one of such remedies. Colloidal silver is available in the stores as a supplement. Though, the properties of colloidal silver, which can help in treatment of acne, have not been established yet, till its usefulness in enhancing chances of killing bacteria can not be ruled out. Acne is considered to be result of clogging of pores. It is assumed that such clogging is a resulted from accumulation of dead cells. Some types of bacteria are considered responsible for death of cells. Colloidal silver is known for its property of killing bacteria. When the bacteria in affected area come in contact with the silver particles of the colloidal silver products, these bacteria being toxic to silver gets suffocated and dies. Colloidal silver products are natural supplements and are safe for use. Colloidal silver products will surely help you in obtaining faster relief from acne if combined with other acne treatments. It will be surely helpful in preventing aggravation, if not treating acne condition.

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Acne - Myths and Misperceptions

2007-01-05T04:20:00.000-08:00

Acne - Myths and Misperceptions

Acne - Myths and Misperceptions
By Dave Cahill

Among teenagers acne is a common problem and for some it doesn't always clear up as they get older. There are a number of problems with both adult and teen acne but fortunately there are treatments to counteract both.

An essential part of eliminating acne is recognizing its' root cause. However, recognizing what doesn't cause acne can be just as important. Over the years, a number of acne related myths have been passed down about what causes it and the result has been many incorrect ideas and perceptions.
This brief article covers a few of those perceptions and myths and it will attempt to dispel the misconceptions associated with those myths.

A common myth by many is that getting a tan will help clear up acne. Although it's true that for many the tan helps cover the redness associated with acne but it does not and will not clear up your acne. Not only does tanning not eliminate acne but if you over do it you have now added the additional problems and risks associated with excessive exposure to the sun or tanning beds. Over indulgence may do more harm than good so be careful.

Another myth is the belief that eating chocolate, fried or greasy foods causes acne outbreaks. However, a number of scientific studies have shown that there is absolutely no connection between one's diet and acne.

If you want to reduce the number of breakouts then you have to wash your face more. I'm sure you've heard that before but believe it or not, this is also nothing more than a myth. Sure, washing your face removes excessive oil, dirt and dry skin but washing your face too often can remove many of the essential oils and can result in your skin becoming overly irritated and dry.

While this doesn't cause acne, the over irritation does keep the skin from properly healing. On the other hand, if you simply use common sense in how much you wash your face, you will allow your body's natural oils to work and keep the dead skin and dirt from clogging your pores and contributing to your acne problems.

Another common misperception is that if you pop your pimples they will clear up and go away more quickly. This does sound like a good idea and while it does make the pimple less noticeable. All too often, popping a pimple pushes the bacteria deeper into the skin and makes the surrounding area irritated and red and can actually result in a longer healing process. Pimple popping devices, such as blackhead extractors, can also cause problems because they can cause scars to form.

If you want flawless skin you shouldn't wear makeup and you should greatly reduce how often you shave. However, this is simply another one of those myths. If you have an acne problem, it's okay to use products that are nonacnegenic or noncomedogenic, which simply means that they don't clog pores or cause breakouts. In addition, some concealers now have benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid and therefore, they can help fight acne.

There are many other misperceptions and myths associated with acne and what causes it but it's important to understand what is causing your acne before you will be able to successful treat it. As a result, you may want to consult a dermatologist if you feel your acne requires medical attention.

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Holistic Remedies For Acne

2007-01-05T04:19:00.000-08:00

Holistic Remedies For Acne

Holistic Remedies For Acne
By Charles Boisvert

Holistic acne treatment are a great alternative for people wanting to cure their acne without chemicals, drugs or side effects.

More and more people are turning towards natural cures because they are simple, effective and carry a wide variety of health benefits beside curing your acne. Holistic remedies have proven to be a permanent cure and not just some quick fix pharmaceutical aid that has your acne returning as soon as you stop using the product.

The basis for a acne holistic medicine or remedy is to use the chemicals found naturally in foods, spices and herbs to fight your acne. The right combination of these acts as a natural antibiotic that helps the body kill the bacteria without any of the side effects associated with prescription antibiotics.

So what's the difference between these two? Well for starters, the chemicals found in the prescription antibiotics kills the fauna and flora along with the bacteria which causes the body to take longer to recover. It also produces side effects such as weakness, diarrhea, drowsiness and leaves the body more vulnerable to allergies.

The natural antibiotics kills the bacteria in a more positive way which has a lot of benefits on the body. By boosting the immune system naturally, it gets rid of any side effect thus leaving nothing for the body to recover from.

Holistic acne remedies cure acne by addressing it at the root of the problem, the cells. By regularizing the hormones while killing the bacteria it is a very effective way of treating acne.

Acne is an internal imbalance that demonstrates itself externally. So to get quicker results you should also address the external. There is a plethora of natural herbs that that you can apply directly to the skin that will reduce your pimples (or zits).

Aloe vera, tea tree oil and dandelion root are all very effective in treating skin conditions. But be aware that over zealously applying these herbs to the skin can cause irritation, over drying, redness and itching which can actually worsen your acne.

Before you start any holistic treatment, you need to find a reputable guide that will map out a safe, step by step way on how to use holistic remedies for acne.

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Acne Medications and Colloidal Silver Pros & Cons

2007-01-05T04:17:00.000-08:00

Acne Medications and Colloidal Silver Pros & Cons

Acne Medications and Colloidal Silver Pros & Cons
By Peter Salazar

Acne is a skin disorder found mainly in teenagers and adults and is considered as one of the most common condition. Based on the age of affected people, site of occurrence, severity and cause responsible for acne occurrence ace can be classified in three categories; mild acne, moderate acne and sever acne. The severe acne is rare. Although the causes and form may vary the medications used for treating all types of acne are identical.

Following are some of the medications used for treating acne condition.

Topical antibiotics: Topical antibiotics like tetracycline, Clindamycin, erythromycin, sulfonamide and azelaoc acid can relieve acne condition. However, one has to use these medications for prolonged periods for better results. Further some of these medications may produce side effects like skin discoloration or skin irritation. Bacteria are known for their nature of becoming resistant to certain medications (when used for prolonged periods) and hence one has to change the medication frequently.

Use of Retinoid: Retinoid like isotretinoin, tretinoin etc can be prescribed as medication for treating acne. Many clinical trials have proved that Retinoid (a vitamin A group medicine) has produced significant result in treatment of acne. Retinoids are available in pill and topical (cream) forms. Like antibiotics, Retinoids may also produce side effects such as dryness, itching, redness and cracking of skin.

Apart from the above, there are various medications available for treating acne. Some are available as over-the-counter medications and some are prescription drugs. Ointments (lotions), gels, creams, soaps and pads are examples of over the counter medications. Most of the medications available for treating acne contain zinc, resorcinol, and sulfur or benzoil peroxide as the major constituent.

Medications available for treatment of acne may produce side effects and can lead to worsening of acne condition. Here it becomes important to select a line of treatment which is safe and effective. Home made remedies and use of natural dietary supplements like colloidal silver is considered the right method. Colloidal silver, being prepared from natural pure silver (suspended in distilled water) through non-chemical process is considered as one of the best supplement. Colloidal silver provides quicker and long lasting effects by killing bacteria and helping maintaining the hormonal levels. It does not produce any side effects and is safe for use by people of all ages.

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Most Common - Most Frequently Ignored Disease-Rosacea

2007-01-05T04:16:00.000-08:00

Most Common - Most Frequently Ignored Disease-Rosacea

Most Common - Most Frequently Ignored Disease-Rosacea
By Groshan Fabiola

Rosacea is a very serious condition affecting especially North Americans from 30 to 50 years of age; it can lead to serious facial, ocular and emotional damages if overlooked. It usually affects women and is frequently ignored because people don’t discuss about it or because doctors don’t always identify it.

The neglecting of Rosacea is often caused by it atypical signs in the beginning, by its low appearance in the adolescence or at dark-skinned people. The most important sign of Rosacea is Rhinopema, usually seen in men.

About the physiopathology of Rosacea we know it’s an inflammatory condition caused by some food and beverages, chemical, emotional and environmental triggers. The exact relation between Rosacea and stress is not known, but according to studies there is a strong link with Helicobacter Pylori, Demodex Folliculorum, migraines and infections.

Symptoms like face flushing can also occur in mastocitosis and carcinoma syndrome, when it has no particular triggers and is accompanied by cardiac, pulmonary and gastrointestinal factors.

Because they are often regarded as alcohol drinkers and also due to flushing, erythema and different pustules and papules, patients suffering from Rosacea tend to have very low self-esteem, suffer from anxiety and doubt themselves their capacity for work or sexual activity.

Rosacea can sometimes lead to ocular problems that could get to the stage of needing a corneal transplant. Patients with Rosacea should therefore consult a doctor as soon as possible, as well as people with intractable blepharities or conjunctivitis.

The first treatment stage is avoiding triggers for Rosacea, control sun exposure and use sun filters with simethicone and cyclometicone, avoid using irritating cosmetics.

Oral antibiotics like tetracycline, vibramicyne, metronidaole as well as local antibiotics like metronidazole cream or gel beastly handle pustular and papular Rosacea. Metronidazole can also reduce redness and teleangiectasia but can induce burning sensations to some patients. For pregnant women it can be replaced with clyndamicine as it produces fetus malformations. The gel or cream containing antibiotics should be applied on the entire surface of the face, not only on spots you consider have worse lesions.

Rosacea is a chronicle condition and therefore it needs to be monitorised frequently and requires a long-term treatment with metronidazole gel to keep symptoms under control.

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Acne - Support

2007-01-05T04:15:00.000-08:00

Acne - Support

Acne - Support
By Stephanie McIntyre

Acne is sometimes a disorder of self-imposed isolation and loneliness. Many who suffer from it will avoid social interaction, or at least avoid it more than would be the case if they didn't have acne. Rather than face the unwanted scrutiny that they feel subjected to, even when they aren't subjected to it, they will steer clear of potentially anxiety producing social situations.

With the onset of puberty, the fact that teens find themselves with hormone induced reactions to those they are attracted to; and with hormone related acne, can be a difficult conflict to bear. The need to attract and have the attention of someone you're interested in; and the fear of rejection from them because you've broken out at just the wrong time, can be an emotionally frustrating situation. And those times you're about to spend time with someone you like - perhaps on a date - and pimples suddenly appear, can drive you to despair.

Certainly all of those who must contend with acne realize that there are many others, perhaps some people who are close to them, who must do so also. But this doesn't make you feel any better when you feel that your pimples socially limit you. This is, for many, a very strong test of their ability to maintain a healthy self-esteem.

For those parents who recognize that their child is frustrated or emotionally affected by persistent acne, there are some options available to help them deal with it, and with the psychological and emotional effects as well. There are support groups that can help those who cannot effectively overcome the challenges of having acne. And of course, if they are unable to control acne on their own, a dermatologist can almost certainly help. There are few cases of teenaged, puberty-caused acne that modern medicine can't get a handle on.

You may be able to help your teen by doing some research on the causes and controls for acne, and giving this information to him or her. And you might be able to help locate the aforementioned acne support groups. These may be found online in the form of chat groups or forums. Teens can post inquiries about the specifics of their acne problem. Usually there are others who have very similar experiences and who can relate to what they are going through. This type of shared experience can be an emotional lift by itself. And if they can find useful information as well, it's even more beneficial. Also, there are likely to be people on line who specialize in the treatment of skin problems who can recommend treatment options for their specific case.

Of course, you should thoroughly research any online groups your child may visit. The Internet is notorious for providing the means for the wrong sorts of people to interact with youngsters. That's where you come in as a firewall and human virus protection. You can screen any particular site and look into its reputation to ensure that it is reputable and not a threat to your child.
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Just do a search on acne support groups and you will get back more than you can ever visit. But that's a good place to start. Some of these sites are obviously commercially oriented, but even those can have a wealth of useful information.

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What Causes Acne

2007-01-05T04:13:00.000-08:00

What Causes Acne

What Causes Acne
By Shane Woods

Teenagers are not the only sufferers of acne. People ages ten years old up to forty years old can encounter acne problems. Acne development is not uncommon for women in their middle to late 20's. It can appear as congested pores, blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, pimples, or deep pimples (cysts). These blemishes usually occur in parts containing many sebaceous glands such as back, chest, and face.

Acne products available in cosmetic counter and drugstore can help in its treatment which sometimes does not need a prescription. But for tougher acne cases, physician consultation is advised.

There are no actual known causes for acne. It happens when sebaceous glands in the puberty period came to life. Male hormones then stimulate it in the adrenal glands of girls and boys. Oils are natural substances which protect and lubricate the skin. Under any circumstances, cells that are closer on the surface block the sebaceous gland openings causing oil buildups underneath. Bacteria are stimulated causing it to multiply and inflame the surrounding tissues.

The inflammation can produce pustules, papules, or cysts. Breaking of oils in the surface can result to whiteheads while oil oxidation results to blackheads. There are myths about acne that needs to be understood.

It includes factors such as:

1. Heredity. It does not have to do with severe cases of acne. Most people never have exactly the same problem as their parents. Everyone can be affected by acne sometimes in their lives.

2. Food. Parents around the world are telling their youngsters to avoid chocolate, pizza, junk foods, and fried and greasy foods. It is true that these foods are not good for a person's overall health however it
does not cause or worsen acne.

3. Dirt. Some people's skin is oilier compared to others. But blackheads are not cause by dirt instead by oil oxidation. Likewise, sweat is not a cause of acne. So it's not necessary to immediately take a shower after an exercise fearing that the pores will be clogged by sweat. But never forget that washing excessively can irritate and dry the skin.

4. Stress. It does not directly play a role in the development of acne. However, people can be so upset of their pimples making them pick it, prolonging its stay on the affected areas.

5. Hormones. Some women can break out in cycles, but most men and women don't. Some contraceptive pills taken orally can help alleviate acne. But hormones do not necessarily play an important role in developing acne unless a female experiences abnormality in their menstrual periods and their hair grows excessively.

6. Cosmetics. Most skin care and cosmetic products aren't comedogenic(do not clog pores). Oil free and water-based brands are generally a good choice.

Occasional patients reveal that contributing factors such as pressure from wearing helmets, collars, chinstraps, and other related gears aggravate acne condition. Some medications can trigger and worsen acne especially drugs containing bromides, injected or oral steroids (this can be prednisone which is medically prescribed or steroids taken by athletes and bodybuilders), and iodides. Occupations exposing an individual on industrial products such as cutting oils can produce acne.

Regardless of triggering factors of acne, the best recommendation is to treat it when it is still in control. The decision depends on you whether you unclog the pores, minimize the oils, or kills the bacteria.

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