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Acne - An Introduction
Acne is the most common skin disorder. Over 10% of Americans age 25 - 44 have acne. Over 85% Americans age 12 - 25 will have acne at one time or the other.
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Here's Your Acne Cure Harry Potter
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What Treatment Is Available For Severe Acne
Severe acne can be detrimental to the thin layers of skin
on your forehead and face. It can also cause extreme
irritation, resulting in open wounds, puss-filled pores,
and unsightly scarring.
This type of acne is quite different than mild...
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Which Acne Treatment to Choose
"I killed one yesterday..."
"But I am scared to even touch them..."
"Oh but these creeps are back again...woke up in the morning and was astonished to see one mocking at me sitting on my cheek and the other snoring right at my nose! Gosh...I am tired of them..."
This is a usual conversation between two young pubescent individuals. The reason for their grievance is nothing other than acne. Many young people suffer from this problem. Acne designates the condition of skin when pimples, whiteheads or blackheads appear on it. This happens most often during adolescence but at times even in later years too. Our facial skin is most prone to acne along with our neck, chest and back. Once these pimples, blackheads etc. make their place on face, they conceal the entire facial charm. When they happen to be at other places too, it becomes quite difficult to wash or scrub that area. Generally the state of acne takes two to three weeks to disappear with no promise of not returning again but at times it may take months even. In many cases the elevated areas on the skin may acquire pus and develop in to pustules and even worst into cysts that end up with scars on that place.
There are several factors deemed responsible in causing acne. For instance dirty or oily skin, air pollution, digestion snags, inadequate diet, hormonal changes, lack of proper sleep, etc. Based on these there are different treatments prescribed for acne. However, acne treatments can be broadly divided as internal or external.
External Treatments- Curing acne through external means.
-The foremost precaution as well as cure for acne is to clean your skin regularly especially when you go out. Astringent lotions, oil-removing pads and medicated soaps act as
wonderful cleansing agents. They prevent the growth of pimples to a large extent.
-Herbal face packs that are mostly prevalent in Asian countries like India are helpful in minimizing the effect of acne outburst.
-Routine exercise is also important for the sweat coming out of body also extracts the impurities/dirt beneath the epidermis.
Internal Treatments- generally youngsters are of the opinion that acne has nothing to do with their dietary habits, hormonal changes etc., but this is not so.
-The acne condition can be averted by a diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals. Some vitamins like vitamin A, B6, and minerals such as Zinc are considered important for an acne free skin. Green leafy vegetables, milk, fruits, and juices are a sure means to supply adequate nutrients to body.
-Drinking 12-15 glasses of water a day improves our skin and makes it look fresh and young.
-Homeopathy and ayurvedic medicines have also relieved people to a large extent.
-Allopathic drugs that are prescribed by doctors stabilize the hormonal imbalance in body.
However, an individual should not opt for any anti-acne medicine or lotion without consulting a dermatologist. We all have different kinds of skin and so the drug beneficial in one case may not be so for others. Moreover, do not mess with the pimples, i.e., do not "pop" them or endeavor to peel them out. This can lead to development of undesired marks on the skin that take long time to disappear. The best way to pamper your skin is to clean it daily, eat a healthy diet, exercise and avoid stress.
About the Author
Ruth Stattmiller writes about a variety of health topics, but focuses on acne treatment.
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Acne.org |
Information on acne, medications and treatment of scars. Includes a regimen for keeping skin clear. |
www.acne.org |
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AcneNet |
Dermatologist-reviewed information about acne, which lets people know that today virtually every case of acne can be resolved. |
www.skincarephysicians.com |
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What is Acne? |
Information about the different types of acne lesions and what causes acne to develop. |
www.skincarephysicians.com |
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Questions and Answers About Acne |
Illustrated information on causes of acne skin lesions, and tips and information on common treatments, their side effects, and current research. |
www.niams.nih.gov |
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Acne Resource Center |
Acne, Nutrition, Research on Acne and Important Tips for Getting Acne Free. |
www.acne-resource.org |
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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 ... |
en.wikipedia.org |
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Acne vulgaris - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
Different types of Acne Vulgaris: A: Cystic acne on the face, B: ... The vernacular term bacne or backne is often used to indicate acne found specifically ... |
en.wikipedia.org |
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MedlinePlus: Acne |
From the National Institutes of Health; Questions and Answers about Acne (National Institute of ... Select services and providers for Acne in your area. ... |
www.nlm.nih.gov |
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MedlinePlus Interactive Tutorials: Acne |
Acne. Start Tutorial. Starts multimedia presentation with questions. Requires Flash Player. Download Flash. download button for flash player. ... |
www.nlm.nih.gov |
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Acne Treatment by AcneHelper.com |
Resource for acne treatments and prevention. Learn tips and techniques to stop pimples, zits and blackheads for good. |
www.acnehelper.com |
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Acne |
Acne Creative bring brands to life through advertising, design and product ... Commercials, music videos and other film formats are made by Acne Film. ... |
www.acne.se |
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Acne Jeans |
About · Collection · Acne Studios · Contact · Press/Retailer · Work at Acne Jeans · Newsletter · Shop (EU). Copyright © Acne Jeans. |
www.acnejeans.com |
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Acne |
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. |
www.kidshealth.org |
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Acne - treatment and causes of pimples and blackheads |
What are the causes of acne and which skin treatments are most effective - BUPA health information factsheet. |
hcd2.bupa.co.uk |
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Natural Acne Treatment Information |
Acne and Diet · The Risks and Side Effects of Prescription Acne Medications ... This is a great jumping off point for natural acne treatments. ... |
www.absoluteacneinfo.com |
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ASG www.stopspots.org ! | Index Acne, Pimples, Blackheads, Zits ... |
Information and support on acne, including top ten tips, beauty tips and problems. |
www.stopspots.org |
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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. |
www.acne.net |
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Acne.com - Acne Treatment Information |
Acne.com - Acne Treatment Information. Your source for Acne information on the web. Learn more about what causes acne and how you can fight acne. |
www.acne.com |
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Acne – Complete medical information regarding acne and its ... |
Complete medical explanation produced by doctors regarding acne, its causes, myths of causes, treatment on your own, and treatment by doctors. |
www.medicinenet.com |
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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). |
www.aad.org |
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