ACNE
The Risk Factors
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
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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
Some researchers believe that stress and sun exposure can also cause or aggravate existing acne. This may be due to the use of oily sunscreens. Other people report actually experience improvement in symptoms with exposure to the sun. Once again, everyone is different. 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
A new approach... The main goals of acne treatment are to prevent scarring, reduce the number of painful lesions, and minimize the stress and embarrassment related to the condition. The quicker you can clear it up, the better.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.
There is more acne information available to help you cure your acne; read here about acne medicines.
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