What is acne? It is an inflammatory disease of the skin which is caused by the clogging of hair follicles (also known as pores). Hair follicles are found all around the human body except for the palms and the bottom of the feet. They are supposed to be where hair grows, although humans don’t actually grow hair in all of these areas. No one is 100% sure why the hair follicles get clogged although there are several theories including genetics, hormonal...
There are several different types of acne, some more common than others. Perhaps the most common (and the one for which most of the research is done) of all is Acne vulgaris. This type of acne is common in adolescents, especially boys. It is what most teenagers with acne have and it is caused by hormones, usually due to puberty. There are several different intensities of acne vulgaris, it is like a spectrum from very little to a lot. Mild to moderate...
Todays market for Acne treatments are worth billions of dollars each year. Consumers will try one acne treatment after another to search for a cure in the hope it will work. I was one of them people myself until I began to realize that to keep trying one different acne treatment each week will not help problem acne, in fact sometimes, can make it worse. There are so many reasons for an acne product, acne treatment or even an acne program not to seem...
There are so many solutions used to get rid of acne. One of the most famous acne treatments is the Pro Active Acne solution which is used by most people. This kind of solution received a lot of supports from celebrities and other individuals with high reputations. In fact, many celebrities have endorsed the product. Pro active acne solutions were discovered or invented by just two dermatologists who were making researches about the cure for people...
The number one way to prevent acne is to have clean skin! Of course this sounds easier than it is. Stay away from the hype of cleansers and toners, and settle for a mild soap. A gentle soap will do more good for your skin than a cleanser ever could. For extreme cases of acne where cleansers are needed, be sure to ask your dermatologist what a good cleanser would be for your personal situation. Again everyones case of acne is different so you’ll...
The word lamictal which is medically known as lamotrigine is some kind of medication for epileptic patients or commonly known as anticonvulsant. People who are undergoing such medication can easily get acne. This kind of acne is what we call as lamictal acne which is usually very painful because it would not just cause acne but it causes it to swell. People who have never experienced any skin problems before but undergoing such treatment will surely...
Though getting a store bought skin care product, may seem like a fast solution, as I mentioned before, they don’t work for every person. Luckily there are other options. And these are both natural and best of all they’re cheap or even free! Cucumber Juice: Cucumber juice not only relaxes skins inflamed from acne, but it also does a pretty good job at cleaning skin. Lavender Oil: This technique has been around for ages! Simply dab the damaged skin...
So how do you find out what you need to fight your acne? Well the simple answer is to just go a dermatologist. They probably know better than anyonewhat treatment is best for you. Almost any dermatologist will recommend 1 of 3 options or a combination of 2 or 3: Preventative products. Over-the-counter,specialized products. Prescription acne products. Preventative Products: These are what people usually imagine first when acne care is brought...
Acne can occur on any parts of the body; face, back, neck and chest. But there are kinds of acne that are very painful in nature. These are the harshest forms of acne. And such kinds are very dangerous. If you have acne in your face, just leave it there and never squeeze or pick those because there are forms of acne that are cystic in nature. These kinds of acne are called cystic acne. You cannot cure acne infections overnight especially those cystic...
What could be worse than seeing our babies face getting red with acne after birth? We normally expect our babies to have smooth, clear, and silky soft skin that’s very sensitive and fragile to touch at birth. Some of us cringe to think that are baby can get pimples as young as they are. Acne neonatorum, most commonly known as baby acne, is a skin problem that affects newborn or babies a few weeks old. These are characterized by small bumps or whiteheads,...