ACNE (Pimples)

The first thing you should learn is, acne is not caused by food. Of course if you were to rub pudding and cheetos all over you face you might actually get a zit. Seriously though, the causes of acne are many:

• Family History of Acne
• Greasy/oily cosmetic or hair products containing vegetable or animal fats
• Hormonal changes associated with adolescence
• Pregnancy
• Menstruation "Acne tends to flare up 2 to 7 days before menstruation begins"
• Certain medications
• Environmental irritants
• Pollutants
• Sweating
• Friction
• High levels of humidity
• Squeezing or Popping

Rules for treating Acne:

• Do not pop your pimples. Do not pick at them either. The worst thing you can do is squeeze it. This makes them worse, and starts the process of comedones, pustules, and papules -- basically that means huge sores that end in scarring.
• Use gentle medications and "noncomedogenic" cosmetics and toiletries. Those products do not promote acne.
• Wash your face three times per day. Once every morning, once around mid-day, and wash it again at bedtime time. It's important to only use mild soap. If your skin becomes dry, you need to use a more gentle soap. Avoid over scrubbing the skin. Remember, the skin is a protective skin barrier, if you scrub too much you will allows more bacteria to enter your pores.
• Some acne products can make you sensitive to the sun. Wear sunscreen when possible, and make sure you wear protective clothing when using acne medications.
• Your diet plays a major role in acne recovery. Eat the right kind of foods, plenty of green leafy vegetables, and drink lots of water
• A good tan will hide your acne temporarily, it is actually bad for your skin in the long run. You see, sunlight speeds up the aging process and tightens pores, which can cause clogging.
• Exercise is good for your acne. Getting some exercise will increase your blood circulation which brings more oxygen to organs -- including the skin.
• Sleep -- the more sleep you get, the better you feel. This in turn reduces stress, which in turn reduces acne!

Acne Diagnosis

Acne... its characteristic appearance is not difficult to diagnose. How it makes you feel is also not hard to diagnose. A "General Practitioner"can treat most mild to moderate forms of acne. People with more severe cases of acne however, are often referred to a "dermatologist" or a skin disease specialist. The practitioner will take a complete medical history that includes questions about skin care, cosmetic use; factors that trigger flare-ups; medication use; occupational and environmental exposures; and prior treatment. They will also examine your face, chest, back, and other areas for blemishes, lesions, and scars. Several factors, including the size of the blemishes and whether or not they are inflamed, help a practitioner determine the most appropriate treatment.

Treatment

The basic principle of skin care is to wash the affected area no more than one to two times per day with a mild, nondrying soap. Overwashing, and the use of harsh medical soaps can actually make the condition worse. Practitioners will often recommend topical medications as their first choice for treating acne (generally either benzoyl peroxide or a class of drugs known as retinoids).

How it works... These "retinoids" are designed to wear away the top layer of skin, as well as to reduce abnormal clumping of cells in the follicles, oil and bacteria production, and inflammation. Additionally, facial steaming with accompanying manual extraction of the comedones (pimples) is valuable for exfoliation as well. Although more research is needed to investigate the safety and effectiveness of alternative remedies for acne, people with mild cases of acne may experience an improvement in symptoms from herbs, Ayurveda, or homeopathy.

Other Acne Treatments... Mind & Body techniques such as biofeedback or hypnosis may also help to alleviate feelings of anxiety and depression that some individuals experience with this skin condition. Expect to use medications and/or complementary and alternative remedies for at least 6 to 8 weeks before seeing a noticeable improvement in symptoms.

Over-The-Counter Acne Medications

If you have acne, there are several over-the-counter medications such as: Benzoyl Peroxide. That medicine is available under many names. Look for Neutrogena, Clearasil, Oxy-10, Fostex, Clear by Design, and Persa-Gel.

Other over-the counter acne medications include - Salicylic Acid which you can find in the products: Stri-dex, Clearasil Clearstick, and Oxy Night Watch. You can also find salicylic acid treatments in the Stri-dex Triple Action Pads.

Another over-the-counter acne medicine is Sulfur. Find sulfur meds in Clearasil Adult Care, and Clearasil Adult Care Acne Fighting Cream.

Finally you can try Resorcinol, found in the Clearasil Adult Care medication, and in Clearasil Adult Care Acne Fighting Cream.

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