Acné vulgar

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Risk factors/Triggers

1. Food/Diet

Foods such as nuts, cola, milk, cheese, fried foods and iodised salts have been implicated as triggers of acne vulgaris; however, the connections between nutrition and acne has not definitely been proven as they are rarely supported by good analytical, epidemiological or therapeutic studies [4, 5]. On the other hand, recurrent acne as noted by Niemeier et al (2006) may be a cutaneous sign of an underlying eating disorder.

2. Genetics

A genetic background is supported by a case control study by Goulden et al, as noted by Rzany et al (2006). This stated that the risk of adult acne vulgaris in relatives of patients with acne as compared with those of patients without acne is significantly higher [4].

3. Hormones

According to Rzany et al (2006), hormonal influences on acne vulgaris are undisputed as shown by the higher incidence of acne in male adolescents. Premenstrual flare has also been recorded as causing acne [5].

4. Nicotine

Smoking has also been named as a risk factor for acne vulgaris; however, conflicting data exists as to the link between smoking and acne. Some population based studies have found links between smoking and acne whilst some others have not [4].

Important!

Contrary to popular misconceptions by young patients and occasionally their parents, acne does not come from bad behaviour nor is it a disease of poor hygiene. It also has nothing to do with lack of cleanliness [2].

Types of acne vulgaris

There are two main types of acne vulgaris, inflammatory and non-inflammatory; these can be manifested in different ways,

1. Comedonal acne, which is a non-inflammatory acne

2. Papules and pustules of inflammatory acne

3. Nodular acne (inflammatory acne)

4. Inflammatory acne with hyperpigmentation (this occurs more commonly in patients with darker skin complexions) [1]

Clinical manifestations

In general, acne is limited to the parts of the body, which have the largest and most abundant sebaceous glands such as the face, neck, chest, upper back and upper arms. Among dermatologists, it is almost universally accepted that the clinical manifestation of acne vulgaris is the result of four essential processes as described below [1, 6],

1. Increased sebum production in the pilosebaceous follicle. Sebum is the lipid-rich secretion product of sebaceous glands, which has a central role in the development of acne and also provides a growth medium for Propionibacterium acnes (P acnes), an anaerobic bacterium which is a normal constituent of the skin flora. Compared with unaffected individuals, people with acne have higher rates of sebum production. Apart from this, the severity of acne is often proportional to the amount of sebum produced [1, 6].

2. Abnormal follicular differentiation, which is the earliest structural change in the pilosebaceous unit in acne vulgaris [1].

3. Colonisation of serum-rich obstructed follicle with Propionibacterium acnes (P acnes). P acnes is an anaerobic bacterium which is a normal constituent of the skin flora and which populates the androgen-stimulated sebaceous follicle [androgen is a steroid hormone such as testosterone or androsterone, that controls the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics]. Individuals with acne have higher counts of P acnes compared with those without acne [1, 6].

4. Inflammation. This is a direct or indirect result of the rapid and excessive increase of P acnes [1].

Non-inflammatory acne lesions include open and closed comedones, which are thickened secretions plugging a duct of the skin, particularly sebaceous glands. Open comedones, also known as blackheads, "appear as flat or slightly raised brown to black plugs that distend the follicular orifices". Closed comedones, also known as whiteheads, "appear as whitish to flesh-coloured papules with an apparently closed overlying surface" [1].

Inflammatory lesions on the other hand include papules, pustules, and nodules; papules and pustules "result from superficial or deep inflammation associated with microscopic rupture of comedones". Nodules are large, deep-seated abscesses, which when palpated may be compressible. In addition to the typical lesions in acne, other features may also be present. These include scarring and hyperpigmentation, which can result in substantial disfigurement [1].

Psychological Aspects

Numerous psychological problems such as diminished self-esteem, social embarrassment, social withdrawal, depression and even unemployment stem from acne. However, differential diagnosis from a psychosomatic point of view indicates two serious psychological problems, which can arise from acne. These are,

1. Psychogenic excoriation, and

2. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)

Psychogenic excoriation also referred to as neurotic excoriation, pathological or compulsive skin picking "is characterised by excessive scratching or picking of normal skin or skin with minor irregularities" [5]. According to Niemeier et al (2006) it is estimated to occur in 2% of dermatological patients. Patients with this disorder can also have psychiatric disorders such as mood and anxiety disorders, as well as associated disorders such as obsessive compulsive disorder, substance abuse disorder, obsessive compulsive personality disorder, compulsive buying, eating disorder, and borderline personality disorder, to mention a few [5].

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) "is a condition characterised by an extreme level of dissatisfaction or preoccupation with a normal appearance that causes disruption in daily functioning" [3]. Niemeier et al (2006) described it as "a syndrome characterised by distress, secondary to imagined or minor defects in one's appearance." The onset of BDD is usually during adolescence, and it occurs equally in both male and female. Common areas of concern include the skin, hair and nose, with acne being one of the most common concerns with BDD patients [3].

According to the Diagnostic and Statistics Manual of Mental Disorders (2000), BDD has three diagnostic criteria,

1. A preoccupation with an imagined defect in appearance; where a slight physical anomaly is present, the person's concern is markedly excessive,

2. The preoccupation causes clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning,

3. The preoccupation is not caused by another mental disorder (e.g. Anorexia Nervosa)

Characteristic behaviours include skin picking, mirror checking, and camouflaging by wearing a hat or excessive make up. Apart from these, patients often seek reassurance frequently by asking questions such as "Can you see this pimple?" or "Does my skin look okay?" Some patients also have a tendency to doctor shop, which is essentially going from one specialist to another in search of a dermatologist or plastic surgeon, willing to carry out a desired procedure or dispense a certain drug, to improve their perceived defect [3, 5].

Although it is a relatively common disease, BDD is still an under diagnosed psychiatric disorder and is estimated to affect 0.7 to 5% of the general population. Other psychiatric conditions associated with BDD include major depression, anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder. It is also associated with high rates of functional impairment and suicide attempts, high levels of perceived stress, and markedly poor quality of life [3, 5, 8].

Acne Treatment

1. Topical treatment, particularly for individuals with non-inflammatory comedones or mild to moderate inflammatory acne (See types of acne vulgaris). Medications include tretinoin (available as gels, creams, and solutions), adapalene gel, salicylic acid (available as solutions, cleansers, and soaps), isotretinoin gel, azelaic acid cream, benzoyl peroxide (available as gels, lotions, creams, soaps, and washes), to mention a few [1, 2].

2. Oral treatment, particularly for acne that is resistant to topical treatment or which manifests as scarring or nodular lesions. Medications include oral antibiotics (e.g. tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, erythromycin, and co-trimoxazole), oral isotretinoin, and hormonal agents (e.g. oral contraception, oral corticosteroid, cyproterone acetate, or spironolactone) [1, 2].

3. Physical or surgical methods of treatment, which are sometimes useful as adjuvant to medical therapy. Methods include comedo extraction, intralesional injections of corticosteroids, dermabrasion, chemical peeling, and collagen injections, to mention a few [1, 9].

4. Sun exposure, reported by up to 70% of patients to have a beneficial effect on acne [10].

5. Light therapy, which is becoming more popular due to the growing demand for a convenient, low risk and effective therapy, as many patients fail to respond adequately to treatment or develop side effects, from the use of various oral and topical treatments available for the treatment of acne [11]. Methods include the use of visible light (e.g. blue light, blue/red light combinations, yellow light, and green light), laser treatment and monopolar radiofrequency [11]. Many of these light therapy treatments can be used at home.

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References

1. Brown SK, Shalita AR. Acne vulgaris. Lancet 1998; 351:1871-1876.

2. Webster GF. Acne vulgaris. Br Med J 2002; 325: 475-479.

3. Bowe WP et al. Body dysmorphic disorder symptoms among patients with acne vulgaris. J Am Acad Dermatol 2007; DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2007.03.030.

4. Rzany B, Kahl C. Epidemiology of acne vulgaris. JDDG 2006; DOI: 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2006.05876.x

5. Niemeier V, Kupfer J, Gieler U. Acne vulgaris-Psychosomatic aspects. JDDG 2006; DOI: 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2006.06110.x

6. Gollnick H. Current perspectives on the treatment of acne vulgaris and implications for future directions. Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2001; 15 (Suppl. 3):1-4.

7. American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistics Manual of Mental Disorders. 4th Ed. Accessed via: BehaveNet® Clinical CapsuleTM; http://www.behavenet.com/capsules/disorders/bodydysdis.htm. Accessed on: 28th June 2007.

8. Phillips KA et al. A retrospective follow-up study of body dysmorphic disorder. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2005; 46: 315-321.

9. Taub AF. Procedural treatments of acne vulgaris. Dermatol Surg 2007; 33: 1-22.

10. Cunliffe WJ, Goulden V. Phototherapy and acne vulgaris.Br J Dermatol 2000; 142 (5): 855-856.

11. Dierickx CC. Lasers, Light and Radiofrequency for treatment of acne. Med Laser Appl 2004; 19: 196-204.

Disclaimer

This article is only for informative purposes. It is not intended to be a medical advice and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for all your medical concerns. Kindly follow any information given in this article only after consulting your doctor or qualified medical professional. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from any information obtained from this article.

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Tratamiento del acné - 9 mitos y hechos reales sobre el acné

1. Del acné y los granos son la misma cosa
Mito
Cualquier persona que sufre de acné ya sabe la verdad sobre este caso. Una ruptura es menor, probablemente debido a que han estado quemando las pestañas, o son un poco hormonales. El acné es una condición dermatológica que requiere tratamiento tan pronto como usted lo contado (sin juego de palabras). Hay 5 diferentes tipos de acné, que van desde moderados a severos y, aunque el más común (acne vulgaris) se puede tratar con hormonas, no todos los tipos puede ser. Algunos incluso se puede hacer peor, así que asegúrese de ver a un dermatólogo que pueda tratar su acné con eficacia.
2. El acné es sólo para niños
Mito
Una cuarta parte de las víctimas del acné masculino y la mitad de las mujeres que sufren de acné son adultos. La mayoría tenía la condición en la adolescencia, pero muchos tenían la piel clara a lo largo de la adolescencia y sólo el acné desarrollado en sus años veinte, treinta y hasta cuarenta años.
3. Lavado más ayudará a
Media verdad
Un estudio del acné se encuentran que no va a lavar en todo el acné empeora, pero con lavar cuatro veces al día tenían el mismo mal efecto. El mejor enfoque es utilizar un limpiador suave dos veces al día y la mañana, y por la noche. El acné del adulto en las personas de piel clara anteriormente pueden ser causados ??por no mantener la piel limpia. las células muertas de la piel se mezclan con pieles de sebo natural y obstruyen los poros. Mientras que el acné no puede mejorar a través de la limpieza solo, mantener su piel limpia suavemente se asegura de que usted no agravar la situación.
4. No eres más que vana
Mito
No sólo el acné puede dejar cicatrices físicas y emocionales, puede ser un signo de un desequilibrio hormonal más grave. adultos que sufren de acné que tenía la piel clara como los adolescentes se les aconseja hacerse la prueba de niveles anormalmente altos de testosterona (la hormona cree que el principal responsable de acné).
5. La luz del sol que da a la piel clara
Media verdad
En algunos casos se puede, pero no cuando se trata de acné. La psoriasis se ha sabido responder bien a la luz UV, pero la luz del sol es sólo un alivio temporal de acné. Después de la exposición prolongada al sol, la piel la reacción y puede empeorar el acné. También están las cosas pequeñas de cáncer de piel y envejecimiento a considerar, así que asegúrese de seguir usando protección solar. Hay algunos que son mejores para las víctimas del acné que otros (ver nuestros consejos sobre tratamientos para el acné a continuación).
6. El azúcar le da acné
Mito
El azúcar no le ayudará a hacer amigos con su dentista, pero no hará mucha diferencia para el tratamiento del acné. El sentido común sugiere que una dieta saludable y mucho descanso y ejercicio reducirá sus niveles de estrés y mejorar su estado físico, que no hace daño. Además, el consumo excesivo de algunos conservantes y aditivos que se suelen encontrar en los alimentos azucarados han sido vinculados a los desequilibrios hormonales, pero el azúcar por sí mismo no es el enemigo.
7. Mantenga el cabello de la cara
Mito
Las mamás dicen esto porque te gusta tu forma de ver y le deseamos no ocultar su cara. El aceite de su pelo no empeorar el acné, siempre y cuando se mantiene la piel suave limpia. Sólo asegúrese de que no se está ocultando detrás de su cabello - que suena como un cliché? pero la confianza que realmente hace que la gente más atractiva que cualquier otra cualidad.
8. Se acaba de desaparecer un día.
Mito
A pesar de algunos casos de acné con el tiempo desaparecen por sí mismos, incluso los tratamientos más agresivos se llevará a 6-8 semanas para mostrar resultados. Incluso después de esta cantidad de tiempo que no ve ninguna mejoría en el tratamiento del acné es a menudo un caso de prueba y error para los dermatólogos y sus pacientes. Cada persona es diferente y la búsqueda de la perfecta combinación de enfoques puede tomar algún tiempo.
9. El acné es hereditario
Mito
Lo único que se hereda es la cantidad de testosterona (y otras hormonas de tipo andrógeno) que una persona produce. Si desarrolla el acné, nadie será capaz de decirle por qué y sospeche de cualquier persona que lo hace - que sólo puede estar tratando de vender una "cura milagrosa".
Entonces, ¿qué puedo hacer al respecto?
Hay una serie de productos químicos y los medios naturales para combatir el acné. Pruebe estos después de haber hablado con un buen dermatólogo, él o ella será capaz de ayudarle a decidir la combinación de tratamientos que más le convengan.
Las cremas tópicas
Disponible en el mostrador, de lo que has utilizado algunos de estos. Están diseñados para desbloquear los poros para que su piel los aceites naturales pueden circular y ser eliminados de la manera en que su piel previsto. Prácticamente todo lo que contiene peróxido de benzoilo o ácido salicílico que es bueno para los casos leves de acné en adolescentes y adultos. Esto es especialmente cierto cuando la crema se mezcla con un antibiótico. Asegúrese de utilizar un protector solar que es adecuado para el acné. Puede que tenga que colocar el factor de protección por 30 a 15 o menos para alejarse de las cremas grasosas pesados. Puedes buscar un protector solar que se presenta en forma de gel o spray y contiene un ingrediente llamado Mexoryl (ya sea la X o variedades FX), ya que no va a obstruir los poros.
Los medicamentos recetados
Para los casos más graves, estas bien se hormonas o antibióticos y se usan a menudo más de un par de años para controlar y mejorar el acné. Los hombres sufren a menudo peor de los casos de acné que las mujeres porque producen más testosterona y los medicamentos con receta se usan más frecuentemente en hombres que en mujeres. medicamentos para el acné que contienen el ingrediente isotretinoína se prescriben con frecuencia, pero si usted es una mujer teniendo en cuenta este tratamiento, tenga en cuenta que se ha relacionado con defectos de nacimiento graves así que pregunte a su dermatólogo un montón de preguntas y asegúrese de que usted se sienta cómodo con la información. La píldora es una opción para las mujeres y se ha demostrado para luchar eficazmente contra algunas formas de acné.
Tratamientos Naturales
Natural es una palabra que debe ser abordado con cautela. La Madre Naturaleza nos ha dado muchas curaciones, sino también muchos venenos. También hay muchos "natural" terapias cuya lista de ingredientes se lee como el inventario de un laboratorio de química! A continuación se enumeran algunas de uso común tratamientos naturales del acné, pero usa el sentido común y si usted no sabe lo que es, no lo pone en su cuerpo.
Hamamelis: Un astringente de uso general utilizado como un cartucho de tóner. Éste es completamente seguro en las dosis que se encuentran en los productos cosméticos más, pero eso puede significar que sea demasiado diluido para ser un tratamiento eficaz del acné. Se siente bonito en la piel después de limpiar bien.
de aceite de té de árbol: Puede ser ideal para el tratamiento de los brotes ocasionales de acné, pero probablemente será demasiado agresivo para la piel usar por mucho tiempo. Además, el aceite del árbol del té puede ser perjudicial si usted está tomando medicamento para el acné, ya que pueden reaccionar y causar inflamación.
Avena: No sólo un gran sabor para el desayuno, avena, pero utilizado en un exfoliante facial (suavemente, por favor) proporcionan una luz propiedades exfoliantes y antiséptico.
Vitamina A: Excelente para la vista, pero lamentablemente tóxicos si se toman en la dosis que necesita para combatir el acné.
Cirugía estética
Un enfoque extremo para el acné y las cicatrices del acné, esto suele implicar la dermoabrasión o micro-dermoabrasión con tratamientos de seguimiento que implican nuevos períodos de sesiones y cremas para llevar a casa. Otras opciones incluyen el tratamiento con láser o la fototerapia. Estos pueden reducir drásticamente el acné, pero todos tienen efectos secundarios potenciales, además de ser caro. Si elige este método de tratamiento del acné, la investigación ya que muchos practicantes de cirugía estética que pueda, haga muchas preguntas y no siempre se sienta apurado

Remedios naturales de acné

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Acné adultos - cómo se tratan

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We are all rather familiar with acne, we either had it, know someone who had it or are currently suffering with it. Acne affects nearly 40 million people in the United States alone. It can start anytime between the ages of 12 and 25 and when it hits, well it hits with a vengeance. A growing number of adult women in their twenties and thirties are getting adult acne, even if they never suffered with acne before. The problem with acne is that there is no known cure.

Yes we are bombarded all over the place to buy this "miracle cure" and try this "amazing product" and so often a person who is afflicted with this skin problem will hope and pray that this will be the answer that they are looking for. Just this one time this is going to be the one thing that actually does work. Then because it proves not to be the "miracle cure" they were promised they end up frustrated and disappointed.

So how does one deal with acne? More particularly how does one deal with adult acne? Well, to just give up and resign oneself to the supposed inevitable is not the answer either. You see adult acne is much like being over weight in that you don't feel good about yourself; your self esteem takes a major knock and you are convinced that when people look at you they do not see YOU but are rather focused on just the area that is riddled with acne. You hate going out in public, you do not want people to look at you because you hate looking at yourself. I know this because I have been there.

Adult acne is embarrassing. It is one thing if you were a teenager because society seems to be more accepting; it is what almost the "norm" is for teenagers. People sympathize and "tut tut" it away as just a natural process of life. I'm not taking away for one moment what teenagers go through (they have "strange" hormones to deal with on top of it all) but there seems to be a stigma attached to adult acne. People just look at you differently.

There seems to be this misconception that if you suffer from adult acne you don't wash your face and you must be dirty. Just like in the case of someone who is overweight people don't sit back and think that it may most likely be due to hormonal changes and/ or sometimes it may just be hereditary. It seems to be in people's nature to assume the worse.

Acne doesn't just lead to physical scars (which are really depressing and more damaging to the psyche) but more concerning it leads to emotional scarring. Well your choices in dealing with adult acne can be put into two categories. You can "roll over and just accept" that this is your lot in life or you can become active, take charge and find ways to help the situation. Acne may not be curable but it can be controlled and eventually you may even grow out of it.

Let's take a quick look at what acne is and once we understand how it comes about we can look at how to deal with it. Acne is generally characterized by black heads, white heads, red bumps (also known as blind pimples) and in some cases scarring. Acne is the result of overactive oil glands at the base of the hair follicles that become blocked or inflamed. It may appear anywhere on the body but it tends to be primarily on the face.

There are different forms of acne; mild inflammatory acne, moderate to severe inflammatory acne and severe acne. The problem with acne treatments is that what works for one person may not work for the next. Due to how severe your acne may be you will need to find out which is the best course of action for you. This is best done seeking the advice of your health practitioner or a dermatologist. However you can do a few things to help yourself.

As tempting as it may be DO NOT SQUEEZE OR PICK AT YOUR FACE. It may be tempting and you may just want to get rid all the spots and you think that by squeezing them all out you will be rid of it once and for all. Well if only it was that simple. It is not. The pus (and thus the germs) spreads across your face causing you more acne, or you just end up pushing the pus deeper into your skin causing more of an infection. In some cases you are left with scars. Scaring brings on a whole different level of anxiety and depression.

Do not spend too much time in the sun. There seems to be this myth that the sun will "cure" your acne. The hope seems to be that it will dry up the oily glands. But how will it when the follicles are blocked? You see the sun damages your follicular walls causing further blockage and in turn more acne. The sunlight also produces free radicals in the skin which diminishes the skins ability to heal.

There has been no scientific evidence that has proven that acne and diet are related. I have read various reports saying that acne and diet are related and some say that there is no relation whatsoever. So not affirmed either way but cut down on some foods and see if it makes a difference at all. Maybe you have an allergy that aggravates the situation.

Start with the highly refined sugars and things like seafood, mushrooms and salt. Deep fried food is generally not good for your over all health and some say that it is really bad for your skin. Drink more water, water flushes your body of toxins and so in turn is a great internal way of aiming for that healthier looking skin.

Stay away from coffee. It does not matter if it has caffeine in it or not. Coffee stimulates the production of cortisol. Cortisol is a hormonal steroid that the body produces when it is under stress. (Stress does not cause acne but it certainly aggravates it) Cortisol helps our bodies maintain homeostasis during time of stress yet it causes problems when it stays is our body for a long period of time because what cortisol does is it destroys tissue, which then releases small protein molecules from the destroyed cells. These remainders of cell-protein partly end up in the skin which ends up contributing to acne. Watch out for foods packed with hormones. It does not help hormonal acne.

Interesting fact, non Westernized people did not suffer from acne until their diet changed to what we eat and then oops they joined our ranks in the acne department. The problem is that so much of our diet tends to rob us of vitamins and minerals that are essential for good healthy skin. Vitamin A has been known to be a great preventative of acne. Give it a try, eat less "junk" and more fresh fruit and vegetables high in antioxidants, there is no harm in it and maybe it will help.

Remember acne is not caused by dirt and so DO Not scrub your face. It generally makes the acne worse. You aggravate the glands that produce the oil and they then produce more oil and then spread the bacterium that causes your acne around the face making it worse. Don't use a face cloth because germs tend to stick to them and then you are just smearing them all over your face. Your hands are the best thing to use and they are a lot gentler on your skin too.

Smoking does not cause acne but it does make the skin look unhealthy and so much older, this is because the nicotine reduces the blood circulation to your skin. Some case studies have shown that smoking can irritate the acne, making it worse.

Avoid things that rub against your skin, like collars, don't wear too much make up and when you do choose products that are oil free or are made specifically bearing acne in mind. These products would be "non-comedogenic" or "non-acnegenic." Wash your hair as often as you need to and keep it off your face.

Bear in mind the following when receiving advice about your acne:

Most over-the-counter acne treatments are topical and the most popular ones contain Benzoyl Peroxide. The problem is that once you stop the treatment the acne just flares up again and some people say that as the skin becomes used to it so the effectiveness of it lessens. Benzoyl Peroxide is also known to cause excessive dryness, and for some people itchiness which then further irritates the skin. It is also a bleach so be careful when using it that it does not ruin your clothes.

Antibiotics tend to aim at inhibiting bacteria. The problem is bacteria are not the cause of acne. The irony is that bacteria are essential in keeping the skin flexible and inhibiting it just speeds up the aging process. Then of course it needs to be remembered that antibiotics are also well known for reducing a person's immune system.

I am not going to give you a whole list of unpronounceable names of various chemicals found in anti-acne treatments but I am going to give you a run down of what some of the side effects are. After all that is what matters most.

o Liver disease (sometimes resulting in a needed transplant)

o Jaundice and life threatening psuedomembranous colitis.

o Autoimmune disease, acute inflammation of the lung and a blue black disclouring of your skin, mucous membranes, nails, adult teeth and Internal organs.

o Benign intracranial hypertension. Early warning signs are headaches, nausea, vomiting and visual disturbances. Decreased night vision, inflammatory bowel disease, an increase in the size of your bones, raised cholesterol levels.

o Heart risks

o Further skin problems. As if acne is not enough you suffer too from dry skin, skin fragility, itching, nosebleeds, inflammation and cracking of lips. Eczema like rash, thinning of hair, peelings of palms and soles of feet, skin infections, gastrointestinal problems, urogenital problems and tiredness.

Then to top the list off you also have things like seizures, dizziness, nervousness, insomnia, depression (as if the acne hadn't caused enough now the "cure" adds to it too) gum inflammation, arthritis and so we can go on but I think you have got the point.

I am not trying to scare you off finding what can help your acne, just informing you of what some of these products may do to you. Don't loose hope, acne can be controlled and in many cases people do find what aggravates or causes it through trial and error. Don't give up and you will eventually find the solution that works best for you.

Michelle Ludick is an ex sufferer of acne too so knows first hand the frustration and anxiety that accompanies it. Michelle lives in Johannesburg, South Africa with her husband and two small children. Her interest in health and health related issues led her to her website www.bhealthy247.com [http://www.bhealthy247.com]

Cómo eliminar el acné cicatrices de cara en 2 sencillos pasos!

Cómo eliminar el acné cicatrices de su rostro es bastante importante, ¿no crees? Su cara es lo que va a siempre presentar al mundo, por lo que se encuentra a la razón por la que se desea asegurarse de que es libre de cicatrices de acné! Ahora debe tener cuidado con esto, ya que no desea empeorar la situación.

Algunos productos de la plataforma pueden ser realmente muy abrasivos en la piel. Pero al mismo tiempo, usted debería estar listo para realizar los cambios necesarios para obtener la piel cristalina que estás después. Permítanme ofrecer dos consejos rápidos que le ayudarán a big time:

1. Aplicar un exfoliante suave todos los días

Se podría utilizar un sobre el producto de contador sólo para esto y allí son una serie de buenas para elegir. St Ives es conocido por número de cremas exfoliantes que contienen ingredientes especiales y diminutos "depuración perlas" que realmente pueden hacer el truco.

No sólo esto ayudará a reducir sus cicatrices de acné, pero aumentarán también el aspecto general y la salud de su piel. Como alternativa, puede probar algunos sal de mar y lo frote suavemente sobre la piel con agua caliente. Esto funciona bien demasiado! El punto es acelerar el proceso de renovación natural de su piel. Esto es una sugerencia importante sobre cómo eliminar el acné cicatrices de su rostro.

2. Comer para tu piel!

Al igual que cualquier otro órgano, su pecado (que es probable que usted sabe es el órgano más grande) debe tener un suministro constante del derecho combustible para marcar realmente la diferencia. Cómo eliminar el acné cicatrices de su rostro se logra principalmente haciendo precisamente eso. Acné y todos sus efectos comenzará a disminuir considerablemente cuando usted mismo la bomba completa de las cosas y deshacerse de lo malo.

Es una buena cosa que su cuerpo es capaz de reparar a sí mismo tan bien! Sólo necesita comer cosas como verduras crudas o cocidas ligeramente entre otras cosas y comer de parada, antinaturales alimentos elaborados con el fin de limpiar el sistema. Su cuerpo será gracias por ello, y lo más importante, va muy bien!

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There are many varieties of acne and many different treatment plans. Technically called acne vulgaris, this skin disease affects millions of Americans annually. Nearly 85% of people develop acne at some time between the ages of 12-25 years.

Almost everyone suffers from outbreaks of pimples at some point in life, making acne one of the most common skin disorders. Understanding the facts about acne may be the first step towards finding a successful acne treatment and controlling your acne.

Many teenagers outgrow their acne, but it is common for some women to need treatment into their late thirties.

What Causes Acne?

No one knows for sure exactly what causes acne, or why it usually begins in adolescence. Since the medical knowledge about acne is still relatively small, many misconceptions and rumors about what causes acne exists. No one factor causes acne.

Acne lesions develop in the oil-producing structures of the skin called pilosebaceous follicles. Oil secretions build up beneath the blocked pore, providing a perfect environment for the skin bacteria Propionibacterium acnes to multiply uncontrolled. For unknown reasons skin cells of acne patients stick together in the pore (this may be made worse by grease, pomades, makeup, etc.).

Deeper still acne causes cysts which are the worst form of acne and carry the possibility of permanent scarring. Genetics also play a role in the development of acne and thus there is a tendency for the skin disease to run in families.

There are other skin disorders that may resemble acne, but are unrelated.

Acne and Bacteria

Pimples are often caused by Propionebacterium acnes, a common bacterium on the skin that feeds on sebum. The bacteria cause the surrounding tissues to become inflamed and acne is formed. The acne bacteria feeds off this mixture which leads to inflamed conditions.

Acne-causing bacteria are anaerobic, meaning they cannot survive in an oxygenated environment. Bacteria called Corynebacterium acnes, which cause skin fats to break down into irritating chemicals, can also directly contribute to an outbreak.

Acne in Teenagers

Due to the hormonal changes they experience, teenagers are more likely to develop acne. Most teens who develop acne have the milder form, called non- inflammatory acne. Hormonal disorders can complicate acne in girls.

If are a teenager and you have acne, you have a lot of company. About 80 percent of all teenagers develop acne, but the disease may also start as late as age 25 or 30, particularly in women.

Acne in Adults

Just when you thought your "bad skin" days were over, adult acne strikes. Just when you've successfully navigated the ravages of adolescence on your skin, you wake up and find acne.

There are various causes of adult acne. The new trend in medical circles is to discuss acne as a hormonal imbalance. Hormonal changes related to pregnancy or menstrual periods can cause or contribute to acne. Also, hormonal changes related to starting or stopping birth control pills can also cause acne. Excess emotional strain on the body can contribute to hormonal changes that have been known to cause acne as well.

Adult acne is different from teenage acne and therefore your treatment approach should be different.

Severe Acne

Boys have more severe acne and develop it more often than girls. Severe acne can cause scars which will never disappear. All but the most severe grades of acne are controllable although not curable. The most severe type of acne consists of cysts (closed sacs) and nodules (hard swellings).

Vigorous treatment of more severe types of acne can help prevent facial scarring.

Treatment of Acne

There is a myriad of products sold for the treatment of acne, many of them without any scientifically proven effects.

The primary products used to treat acne are a pharmaceutical grade glycolic acid solution and a topical antibiotic. By applying a chemical solution to the skin, known as a chemical peel, mild scarring and certain types of acne may be treated.

Non-prescription medications are available over the counter to treat mild forms of acne. Topical antibiotics are commonly used in the treatment of acne and are often prescribed along with a retinoid or benzoyl peroxide. Topical retinoids are used in the treatment of both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne.

The cost and duration of acne treatment with topical applications and oral antibiotics make standard therapy far from ideal. This is why researchers have been studying the effects of specific peak wavelengths of light in the treatment of acne, with very successful results.

Acne Medications

Benzoyl peroxide inhibits the bacteria that cause acne. As with other acne medications, overexposure to extreme wind or cold or use of irritating skin care products may aggravate the skin.

Most acne medications only mask the symptoms of acne and do nothing to stop the real cause of acne. There are even herbal based acne medications, such as tea tree oil.

Today with proper treatment, acne can usually be dealt with successfully and controlled before it becomes totally unsightly. If a vigorous approach of study and application is made, the effects of acne can be greatly reduced and in some cases overcome entirely.

Jonathan Leger runs a website devoted to acne treatment and prevention.

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Never before has it been so easy to get rid of your acne today.

Today you can find an abundance of information online such as Acne Blogs, Message Boards, and all those Acne Websites and Acne Products out there. But the only problem is... How do you sort out what will really work for YOU and what won't?

Most acne sufferers start out by using acne creams, lotions, and ointments. If that doesn't work, you might end up visiting a dermatologist for prescription meds such as accutane, antibiotics, or more creams. Other acne sufferers turn to many websites touting various supplements available... B5, Omega-3 fish oil, anti-oxidants, and other pills for acne. And then there's numerous acne ebooks as well.

Back when I had acne many years ago, I tried one over-the-counter product after another, followed by several acne home remedies. None worked for long.

Eventually I stumbled upon a series of books which centered around health, nutrition and healing. It was only then that I began to see a profound difference in my skin. And it lasted too. Through the years I found out what worked and what didn't, and later went on to share my findings with others with equally exciting results.

Here's 2 main points I often share that have helped acne sufferers get on the right track:

==> The FIRST thing you MUST do is DISRUPT THE STEP-BY-STEP, DAY-TO-DAY, CYCLE OF ACNE.

If you're not doing that, then most likely you're not going to make much of an impact on your skin... no matter what you're currently doing. You have to intentionally INTERFERE with the ongoing, insidious cycle of acne that's happening right now, right inside your skin as we speak!

A famous boxer was once asked what his secret was in winning nearly every fight of his career. Here's what he said: "I figure out my opponent's game plan as quickly as possible and then I do everything I can to DISRUPT that game plan of his. And once I've done that, then I use what skills I've learned over the years to finish him off." And then he added, "I never just came out swinging."And that's exactly what you'll need to do to conquer your acne as well. You're going to have to DISRUPT acne's 'game plan,' -- the acne cycle -- in order to have a chance at having clear, acne free skin.

See, if you attack your acne that way, it has no other choice BUT To Die Out! It Can't Do Anything Else! It Can't Function Any More Inside Your Skin.

The problem is, most people just come out and start 'swinging away' at acne ... hoping for the best!

Remember This: Until you know ALL the angles about acne, you can take every pill, herb, drug, oil, supplement, use every acne cream, lotion, ointment, soap, gel, mask, drink green vegetable juices, eat apples and organic food, cleanse your liver and intestines all you want to, etc., etc., ...

But Unless You Actually "Short-Circuit" Acne's Game Plan FIRST - Everything You Attempt To Remedy It With, Is Nothing More Than Just A Temporary Fix At Best!

So how does one actually go about "DISRUPTING" this insidious cycle of acne?... By using creams, lotions, ointments, masks? ... Well, that's one way. I call that surface-to-surface contact. For a percentage of acne sufferers, it'll work. It does interrupt -- not disrupt -- the acne cycle somewhat, but only at the surface. For many acne sufferers however, it does little good.

How about using antibiotics or accutane?... that's attacking acne on the inside, right? True, but instead of "disrupting" the cycle of acne, it actually "scrambles" it... temporarily. Again, it does work for some, but not all acne sufferers...

Now supplements and herbs, ah-ha... that's the key... eh? Well, herbs can be 'iffy' and supplements are usually deemed safer than drugs but a word about supplements...

Fish oils, GLA, B5, antioxidants, etc. These seem to be the latest weaponry against acne. But they usually artificially 'manipulate' the acne cycle, for the time being, as long as you take them... and can be costly in doing so. They do help some acne sufferers, and frustrate many others. In fact, they tend to work best if and when certain dietary changes are implemented.

And that's where I've seen the most dramatic changes come from, in my experiences while interacting with acne sufferers... food or diet. And it's not really all that complicated, once you understand a few basics. And that's how I like to keep things... basic ... simple.

==> Step 2 is... You Got To Connect All The Dots... Now what do I mean by that? It's kind of like a checklist. Just like what a car mechanic does to figure out what's causing a certain problem with someone's car, you have to know all the areas to check out, in order to know exactly where the origin of the problem lies. Otherwise, you're just "swinging away," hoping and praying it'll work this time.

Is it hormones? Is it your genes? Is it the wrong kind of foods for YOU? A food-intolerance? An adverse reaction from the wrong kind of supplement? Candida? Are you experiencing a stressful situation? A skin cream reaction? Etc.

Acne... One Size Does Not Fit All.

One thing about acne... ONE size certainly does not fit ALL. It's "multi-factorial," to borrow a phrase from one dermatologist. So don't let someone on some acne website boil everything down, and make you believe that acne has ONE, and only ONE cause. They'll usually give you some 'schpeel' about "the true cause of acne" which ends up being nothing more than an over-simplification of a few factors, i.e., "the liver," or "inflammation."

Hey, that's like an auto-mechanic that gives each an every car he sees a run-of-the-mill, general tune-up, without ever trying to actually solve the real problem that some of cars might have. "Well, the last car just needed a tune-up... so why not just give every car that comes through the shop, a tune-up?" See... that wouldn't work, right? It might do the trick for maybe some of the cars... but not the rest.

Now, it kind of works the same way with acne sufferers... what helps one acne sufferer, doesn't always mean it'll help all the other acne sufferers. That's why some creams and lotions will work for a certain percentage of acne sufferers, but not all. Same with using drugs to fight acne. For some, it'll work, but not all... Same with supplements...helps some, not all.

But they're not going to tell you that! You end up, finding out the hard way. But it doesn't have to be that way anymore. Now, acne is more of an individual thing. Each case is a little different than the other, and should be treated as such. Again, 'one size should not fit all.' It all depends what stage you're at with your skin problems.

Now, sometimes, all you might need is a topical treatment and your skin will be fine. But if you've already been through the mill of creams, lotions, supplements, diets, and ointments without much improvement, you may need specific, individual treatment.

So ask yourself, where do YOU stand right now?

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¿Cómo puedo deshacerme de cicatrices de acné rápido?

Si se está preguntando "¿Cómo puedo deshacerme de cicatrices de acné rápido?", a continuación, me gustaría compartir con ustedes un par de tratamientos he utilizado en el pasado para ayudar a eliminar de mi piel. Las cicatrices son las secuelas de un brote grave de acné, y para algunas personas simplemente no parecen desvanecerse. Puede utilizar estos métodos simples y a continuación, en ayuda deshacerse de cicatrices de acné rápido.

Lo primero es lo primero, estos métodos no han sido creados por mí, son de una guía más vendida para borrar el acné y cicatrices. He utilizado métodos sencillos que se encuentran en este libro para los últimos años.

El primer método que utilizo para deshacerse de mis cicatrices de acné rápidos es jugo de limón. Básicamente, el jugo de limón actúa como un débil lejía y hace la cicatriz de acné parezca menos rojo y inflamado. En un par de semanas, verá que sus cicatrices parecen menos rojos, y esto le dará un impulso enorme confianza. Esto puede funcionar para usted, pero algunas personas no han reportado ningún resultado positivo.

¿Cómo puedo deshacerme de cicatrices de acné rápido?

Una forma más rápida para deshacerse de sus cicatrices, es utilizar la miel. Esto es, de lejos, el mejor remedio casero para deshacerse de cicatrices. Es muy fácil de hacer. Todo lo que tienes que hacer es aplicar la miel natural a sus cicatrices antes de acostarse. Coloque una curita sobre la miel y dejar en hasta mañana. En la mañana simplemente lavar la cara con agua limpia caliente.

¿Desea deshacerse de su acné cicatrices rápido? Si lo hace, entonces le insto a visitar mi sitio Web. Quiero mostrarle lo que libre de acné en 3 días puede hacer por usted. He utilizado esto en el pasado para borrar mi acné y cicatrices para bien. Lo mejor de todo es que puede obtener un curso gratuito para ayudarle a comenzar. Simplemente visite mi sitio Web aquí

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Mejor tratamiento para el acné severo - el método más rápido para reducir el tamaño de acné severo

Permítanme preguntar usted... ¿Qué es el número uno relieve que desea experimentar cuando tienes acné grave? La mayoría de ustedes pensarán que "si sólo se puede reducir el tamaño de mi acné, estudiaré mucho mejor que esto". Probablemente piensas como esta, porque la mayoría de la gente.

Te diré exactamente cómo reducir el tamaño de su acné y cómo hacerlo rápido. En realidad, tengo el método más rápido para reducir su acné severo. Este método no incluya ningún tratamiento complicado. Es sólo una buena viejo natural que funcione eficazmente a usted.

Lea el hecho:

En 1597, inglés yerbatero John Gerard llevó a cabo una investigación acerca de pepino y sus habilidades de curación naturales. En su investigación, John Gerard encontró que pepino puede utilizarse para tratar los trastornos de la piel, especialmente el acné rosácea.

El hecho se detiene aquí.

Está bien, es suficiente información para usted acerca de la investigación, y tiene una conclusión. Pepino puede ayudarle a reducir el tamaño de su acné severo. John Gerard había probado y muchas más personas con acné descubrió que el pepino es sin duda un buen remedio natural para su acné.

Mejor tratamiento para el acné severo - con pepino para reducir la apariencia de su acné

Bien, en este artículo explicaré a usted acerca de cómo utilizar el pepino como su remedio natural para el acné. Pepino es un buen agente de refrigeración para tu piel y contiene vitamina A, C y e. Es por eso le puede ayudar a reducir la hinchazón y la inflamación en la piel.

Cómo utilizar el pepino - no utilizar como máscara

Por mi experiencia personal, usando el pepino como una máscara no ayudará la piel. A menudo puede causar irritaciones más si tienes acné realmente mal. Como uno de los mejor tratamiento para el acné severo, en mi opinión, el uso de pepino en forma de jugo o ensalada es la mejor manera de reducir la apariencia de su acné.

De hecho, no aplicar una máscara hasta que esté seguro de que usted puede hacer frente a la situación. OK, aquí es cómo hacerlo:

1. Beber jugo de pepino tres veces al día.
2. Comer tres veces al día de la ensalada de pepino.

Puede utilizar otras frutas o combinación junto con el zumo de pepino y ensalada. Por ejemplo, puede agregar ningún fruto, como apple, guayaba y otros en su ensalada de pepino. Sólo asegúrese de aplicar este tratamiento regularmente y en forma consistente.

Recuerde que el remedio casero no puede ayudarle a plenamente, y siempre necesita un buen tratamiento exhaustivo para curar completamente su acné severo.

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