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Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera
Aloe, native to Africa, is also known as "lily of the desert", the "plant of immortality", and the "medicine plant". The name was derived from the Arabic alloeh meaning "bitter" because of the bitter liquid found in the leaves. In...
An Introduction to Acne Treatment
Nearly 17 million people in the United States have acne, making it the most common skin disease. Acne affects almost all teenagers as well as a growing number of adults. It attacks all kinds of skin - with little regard to race or gender - on the...
Counterculture Aromatherapy - Patchouli Essential Oil
Patchouli's History and Uses
Ah, Patchouli oil - people seem to love it or hate it. This well know essential oil has a somewhat deserved reputation as the scent of the Hippy generation (according to one source, it's use began as a mask for the...
Guys Beautiful Girls Want: You Can Be One
"Our attitude toward life determines life's attitude towards us."- Earl Nightingale
I have a good friend, let’s call him Ted, who's pretty average looking. He's short and occasionally puts on a little extra weight around his middle. Yet, before...
Home Remedies part 2
Back by popular demand, home remedies article #2. While not being a replacement for medical attention, you should always seek your doctor when you feel you have to and please take these home remedies with a grain of salt. Here you go and enjoy....
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Adult Acne: It's a Lot More Common Than You Think
While it is true that acne most commonly appears during the
teenage years, it is just as true that a large percentage of
individuals suffer from adult acne. In fact, figures show that
as much as 25 percent of men and 50 percent of women in their
twenties up to their fifties still experience pimple flare-ups.
Adult acne can have just as much negative psychological effects
as adolescent acne - perhaps even more so. The stress of having
a career or raising a family is bad enough. Having to deal with
an unsightly skin problem at the same time would be even worse.
Adult acne can be caused by several things, one of which is
mental stress. The body can react to stress by increasing the
secretions of the skin's sebaceous glands or by releasing more
hormones from the adrenal glands. Oils from the sebaceous glands
can block pores, while a greater amount of hormones in the body
can cause hormonal imbalance - both of which can give rise to
acne flare-ups or exacerbate an existing acne condition.
It is not surprising that women suffer from adult acne more than
men do, since women are more prone to hormonal imbalance. It is
known that changes in hormone levels can occur during
menstruation and pregnancy. But men, too, are subject to
hormonal changes, though not to the extreme level that most
women undergo. In any case, hormones play a great role in the
occurrence of acne in adults.
Lifestyle and environmental factors also contribute
significantly to the emergence of adult acne. A diet that is
poor in the necessary vitamins and minerals can wreak havoc on
how the body's organs functions. The skin, being the
largest
organ in the body, needs nutrients in order to work effectively.
If the skin is unable to metabolize or secrete the waste
products that it needs to because of poor nutrition, acne can
result. Habits such as smoking and drinking can also affect the
skin's condition and its resistance to diseases like adult acne.
What is the best way to deal with adult acne? Like many other
ailments, prevention is the key. Make sure that a proper diet is
being followed; get enough rest; try to find ways to alleviate
stress; maintain proper hygiene to prevent dust from
accumulating and blocking the pores. Washing the face once or
twice a day and using hypoallergenic or noncomedogenic cosmetics
and other personal care products can go a long way towards
preventing adult acne.
Treatment options abound for persons with adult acne, however
mild or severe their condition may be. Dermatologists may
recommend anti-acne medications to be taken in conjunction with
other skin care products. More severe cases - such as those
involving infection - can be treated with antibiotics to prevent
complications. Very severe cases of adult acne have several
therapeutic regimes, such as microdermabrasion and laser
surgery. A person suffering from adult acne, whatever the level
of severity, should consult a dermatologist or other qualified
professionals to get the treatment option that is the most
suitable for him or her.
About the author:
Patricia Tyler is the editor of http://www.acne-community.co
m - the web site for learning more about and discussing
acne treatments and many other acne topics.
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| If you're almost a teen, chances are pretty good that you have some acne. About 8 in 10 preteens and teens have acne, along with many adults. |
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| AAD - Acne |
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