Acne is a very common condition, which normally affects us when the body goes through puberty, i.e. from childhood to adolescence. Generally, males are more affected than females during adolescence and on average acne clears up when you reach your early twenties. However, in some cases, the onset of acne starts in adulthood (this affects more women than men) and in severe cases some people will suffer with the condition for many years. Please read on to discover 10 useful pieces of information about Acne, including what causes it and certain popular myths surrounding it.
* Just under the surface of your skin are lots of sebaceous glands, which produce an oil, called sebum, which keeps your skin supple. The sebum comes to the surface of your skin via tiny pores and hairs also grow through these pores. For acne to occur, the sebaceous glands must be particularly sensitive to testosterone hormones, which are found naturally in your blood, and these cause the sebaceous glands to produce excessive amounts of sebum.
Additionally, the pores become clogged by dead skin cells around the hair follicles, which have not been shed properly and this allows a build up of the excessive oily substances in your follicles, resulting in spots, pimples and blackheads. In some people, this build up allows bacteria (Propionibacterium Acnes) to grow and this causes inflammation of the skin and the redness in spots - this is an immune response from your body. In severe cases, cysts form under the skin and if they burst then this spreads the infection and can result in scarring.
* Acne is not infectious and therefore cannot be passed on to someone else.
* Drinking 2 Litres or 4 Pints of water per day is seen as helpful for flushing out from the body the bacteria, which cause the condition.
* In more extreme cases, some people are left with Acne scarring. Whilst dermatologists, cannot guarantee the complete removal of scars, there are various professional treatments available, which will help. The most common ones include chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and laser skin resurfacing. A lot of dermatologists employ laser skin resurfacing after scar removal surgery, as this will improve skin texture. You should consult your dermatologist to be advised which is the best course of action.
* One of the myths associated with acne is that it is caused by bad diet or hygiene, but there is no conclusive scientific evidence to support this, though some tests show that the Vitamin A in fruit and vegetables is helpful.
* Another myth is that acne is brought on by stress, but again there is no conclusive evidence to support this theory. However, the condition can lead to the individual feeling symptoms of stress, depression and low self esteem.
* There is some evidence to suggest that acne can be hereditary.
* Many face cleansers and soaps either leave the face feeling over-dry or leave behind a waxy feeling, which can irritate the condition - many agree that glycerin-based soaps are the most effective for cleaning the face without over-drying or leaving a waxy residue.
* It is not a good idea to squeeze spots or blemishes as there is the danger of causing aggravated inflammation and even scarring. Try to resist the temptation to do this.
* Previously it was believed that sunlight was good for acne, but there is no medical evidence to support this theory, and there is the danger of over-exposure to the sun, which of course has more potential harmful effects.
However, many are convinced that the most effective cure is a natural, holistic one, which directly attacks the root cause of your acne and will leave your skin completely clear. The great thing is that this simple, inexpensive regime only takes 3 days to complete and you can be acne free for life!
permanent-acne-cure.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-ebook-exposes-truth-about-curing.html Click Here to read full details or visit: permanent-acne-cure.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-ebook-exposes-truth-about-curing.html permanent-acne-cure.blogspot.com. Peter Burgess is a professional writer, specialising in the health arena.
No comments:
Post a Comment