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Acupuncture Treatment for Acne
There are many different types of acne treatments available, and one that tends to go unnoticed is acupuncture treatment. Results can be varying when undergoing acupuncture treatment though. Many studies have been done on the subject, and the basic...
Natural Acne Treatment
Natural acne treatments are desirable because they have few side effects, are inexpensive, and are effective for many. There are many natural acne treatments available for purchase. These contain various plant extracts that work to dry up the...
The facts about cosmetic surgery.
Cosmetic surgery is big business now, the advances of science and technology meaning it has become more affordable and much more accessible for anyone to consider it. Far from breast enhancements being the only option anymore, there are operations...
The hottest anti-aging skin care treatment used by dermatologists - TCA skin peels.
Aging skin is something we all either have or will have. Its a
fact of life. The skin starts to lose its elasticity, sun damage
takes a toll, wrinkles and lines develop. Cuts and scratches
don't heal as fast and scar easily. The skin is dry and...
The Hottest Cosmetic Surgery Trends Today
Today, cosmetic surgery is an extremely common procedure carried out on both the young and the old. Most cosmetic surgery patients want to look good, nip and tuck a little bit here and there in an effort to hide evidence of the aging process....
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Cystic Acne Treatment
Normal zits are already unpleasant enough, but cystic acne is a
much more painful and potentially scarring experience for your
skin (and your self esteem!). There is no "easy" remedy for
getting rid of acne cysts, but there are certainly some
treatment options that can help speed the process, as well as
some things that you should be sure NOT to do. This advice is
meant for acne sufferers with a mild to average number of cysts.
If you have severe cystic acne that covers your face and body,
you should really seek the advice of a dermatologist
immediately, as an affliction such as this can leave your skin
scarred for life.
Understanding cystic acne:
Unlike the small whitehead pustules that most people with acne
experience on the surface of their skin, cystic acne appears as
large irritated bumps, often with the pustule hidden deep
beneath the skin's surface. These cysts are caused when hormonal
shifts result in your skin glands overproducing oil (sebum) at
an unnatural rate. The gland becomes swollen and eventually
bursts, but not before the sebum has swelled and hardened into a
clump too large to escape by means of your pores. The irritation
from your gland bursting results in inflammation, and buried
pustule can remain in your skin for a very long time.
What to do:
The first thing to keep in mind is what you should not do. Never
try to force a deep cyst to the surface of your skin
prematurely. Trying to force cysts to burst is one of the major
causes of acne scars, and will often leave your face looking
much worse than it did before.
There are some things that you can still do to help. Strong acne
creams with 2.5% benzoyl peroxide will help speed the healing
process by killing the bacteria that forms in the cyst.
Anti-inflammatory treatments such as Neosporin can also help by
taking some of the red out of the inflamed region. After this,
it simply takes patience and the discipline not to pick at
your
skin. Your cysts will eventually be broken down by the body, and
this usually takes less time than healing from the inflammation
caused by forcing them out.
Prevention:
Cystic acne happens below the surface of your skin and has very
little to do with personal hygene. Creams and cleansers will not
help much at all in preventing it. You need to target your oil
glands in order to counter those hormonal shifts. Start with a
daily multivitamin to make sure you're getting the minimum of
essential nutrients that your body needs to metabolize oil, and
then consider other supplements.
Zinc is an important mineral in regulating the activity of your
oil glands, as well as being a powerful antioxidant. Taking an
extra 30-50 mg per day of Zinc has helped many acne sufferers.
Vitamin B5 is also a key ingredient in fighting excess oil.
There are many online resources about vitamin B5 acne
treatment. B5 is necessary in order to produce Coenzyme-A, which
in turn is needed for the metabolism of skin oil. Supplementing
with 5-10 grams of vitamin B5 (less if time-released) has helped
many acne sufferers get their skin under control by enhancing
oil metabolism. Since cystic acne is caused by excessive oil
production, this may be exactly what you need.
If nothing else works for you, see a dermatologist, as you may
need a prescription treatment such as Accutane (a vitamin A
derivative that directly lowers your production of skin oil).
However, this should only be a last resort, as the side-effects
from prescription acne treatments can sometimes be more serious
than the acne itself.
About the author:
Don Amodeo is the webmaster of Acne-Vitamins.com, where you can
find vitamin B5 acne
products and a free guide to vitamins for acne. This article
may be republished provided that the author's information and
all active links are left intact.
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| Acne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| Acne is a group of skin rashes that have different causes. Acne vulgaris - most commonly experienced around puberty, typically of the face and ... |
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| Acne vulgaris - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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| Acne Treatment by AcneHelper.com |
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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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| Acne.net - Acne & Skin Treatment Resource |
| Introduction to several forms of acne and some available treatments, by a dermatologist and medical school professor. |
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| Complete medical explanation produced by doctors regarding acne, its causes, myths of causes, treatment on your own, and treatment by doctors. |
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| AAD - Acne |
| Acne is a skin condition which has plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), inflamed pimples (pustules), and deeper lumps (nodules). |
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