Basic Operating Instructions:

Basic Operating Instructions:

Taking Care of Your Skin

Different people and different skin types need to do different things

for their skin. We have an old expression in dermatology that still

rings true: “If it’s dry, wet it; if it’s wet, dry it.” In recent decades,

another truism has been added: “If it’s fair, shield it; if it’s dark,

you’re probably very fortunate.” That’s because your melanin pro-

tects you from skin cancers, wrinkling, and keeps you looking

young.

If your skin is fair, if you burn easily, or if you have a personal or

family history of skin cancer, you should protect yourself from the

sun by wearing hats and caps, using sunscreens, and avoiding

going to tanning parlors. If your skin is dark, you may have other

reasons to protect it from the sun (see Chapter 12 where I talk

about the dark spots that occur in dark skin). People with dark

complexioned or Asian skin may have other reasons to be very

sensitive and prone to irritation and possibly less tolerant of many

of the topical medications that are used to treat acne.

The ultimate operating instruction: Whether you have dry, regular,

or oily skin, a big acne breakout or smooth sailing on the pimple

front, there’s something that’ll keep your face looking its best and

most attractive to the rest of the world and is guaranteed to help

you make friends and influence people. I suggest that you simply

exercise your muscles of facial expression — and smile!

Washing your face

Rocket science? Maybe not. But as a dermatologist, I have a few

reasons for walking you through a little face-washing tutorial. First,

I often begin my instructions for applying medications in later

chapters with phrases like “Wash your skin . . .” or “To a clean, dry

face, apply . . .” so, it seemed to make sense that I fill you in on the

details. The second reason for this bit of Face Washing 101 is even

simpler — many people screw it up. But don’t worry: I’m here to

help. And, if you’re like many folks, my face-washing routine can

simplify your mornings and evenings and save you some cash.

These days, society as a whole is really into soap — the cleaner the

better! As little kids, we’re told to scrub, scrub, scrub with plenty of

soap and water. As teenagers, we use more soap — to fight acne and

oily skin. As adults, we tend to follow the same routines even though

our skin has changed. And the range of different types of soaps

available is mind boggling — super-fatted, deodorant, rejuvenating,

oatmeal, avocado, citrus, aloe vera, sandalwood, wintergreen, pep-

permint, patchouli, and vitamin E to name a few.

Many types of cleansers are also available. Some exfoliate as they

clean, and the medicated ones generally contain benzoyl peroxide

or salicylic acid in various concentrations. Overcleansing with

these products can be irritating. More often than not, these items

will only dry out and irritate your skin, particularly if you’re already

applying a topical anti-acne medication (see Chapters 7 and 9).

Washing excessively — more than twice a day — with any soap

(regular soaps, acne soaps, antibacterial soaps, soaps with abra-

sives, or even gentle soaps) has little positive impact on your acne.

In fact, if you have acne, your skin may be red and inflamed, and

frequent washing only makes it redder.

Washing your face with a mild soap just twice a day is the best tactic,

regardless of your skin type or acne activity. I recommend the follow-

ing soaps and cleansers, depending on your skin type. These tried-

and-true recommendations may not sound as exciting as a Provencal

honey-lavender soap with grape seeds, but they flat out work:

Oily skin: Ivory soap

Dry skin: Dove soap

Extra-sensitive skin or allergic reaction to soaps: Nonsoap

cleanser such as Cetaphil, Aquanil, or Neutrogena Extra

Gentle Cleanser

At the risk of sounding like a parent — with the whole “wash

behind your ears” thing — now that you have your soap, here’s

how to use it:

1. Get the soap wet, using lukewarm water.

2. Using your fingertips or a soft washcloth, apply the soap

to your skin and rub it gently into your skin using a cir-

cular motion. Don’t use loofah sponges, brushes, or sand-

paper please.

3. Splash your face with lukewarm water until the soap is

completely gone. Expect to rinse your face for just a few

seconds — perhaps as long as it would take to sing “Happy

Birthday.”

4. Pat — don’t rub — your skin until it’s dry. Use a soft

cotton towel.

And that’s it!

Dealing with dry skin

If you have overly dry skin (known as xerosis in the medical world),

it’s probably more of a problem for you when the weather is cold and

the humidity is low. This occurs most often in the winter months in

northern climates. In Western societies, our modern lifestyles also

emphasize overbathing, which only serves to worsen the dryness.

On top of that, we often live and work in overheated spaces.

If your skin is dry, keep it moist by using only mild soaps or soap

substitutes as I recommend in the preceding section. You could also

consider moving to a more humid climate — think rain forest. If

you’re already using a mild soap (and assuming a move to the

Amazon is out of the question), apply moisturizers regularly, partic-

ularly when your skin is still damp (check out the “Giving your skin a

drink!” sidebar in this chapter to find out why). Finding the right

moisturizer for your skin may involve trial and error. Look for those

that are labeled as noncomedogenic. I happen to recommend Oil of

Olay, but many other excellent products are available. Go ahead and

use a moisturizer that contains a sunscreen if you think you need

one. You can also use room humidifiers to help hydrate your skin.

If you have acne and dry skin, you probably know that acne treat-

ments can make your dry skin worse. Using moisturizers over your

topical acne medicine can make these symptoms more tolerable. If

you wear makeup, you can apply it over the moisturizer.

Some common recommendations for dry skin are of questionable

or no value, including the following:

Ingesting copious amounts of water

Taking lots of vitamins

These “remedies” won’t hurt you, but don’t look to them to cure

your dry skin. Instead, treat your acne and dry skin with TLC and

the gentlest of cleansing methods.

If your skin gets flaky and scaly, that doesn’t mean that you have

wrinkles. In fact, several of the topical treatments that I cover in

Chapter 9 can cause your skin to look dry and scaly as a side effect,

but some of these medications can actually prevent wrinkles.

Coping with an oil glut

If you have excessively oily skin, that’s due to your sebaceous

glands producing more sebum (the acne-related oil that I discuss

in detail in Chapter 3) than you’d like them to. This is often the

case if you also happen to have acne. But for now, here are some

tips on caring for your oily skin:

Be happy that you’ll save a few bucks on not buying

moisturizers.

Be happier because your skin will tend to stay more wrinkle-

free and younger looking!

Be even happier because your skin will tend to be less sensitive!

But you probably want some more concrete tips, so here you go:

Even though your skin’s oily, don’t irritate it. Washing your

face twice a day should be enough. I realize that you may have

been told to wash 77 times a day with strong abrasive soaps,

but that will only irritate your skin and make it redder — and

if you have acne, all that scrubbing will only make it look

worse! For advice on exactly how to wash your skin, check

out “How to wash your face.”

If parts of your face feel oily during the day, the oil can be

wiped away with a mild alcohol-and-water astringent such as

Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-Controlling Astringent, Noxzema

Triple Clean Astringent, or Clean & Clear Advanced Acne Pads.

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Ten Secrets to Avoid Acne

Your skin is your protector that meets and greets your external world. As your body’s largest organ, the skin serves as waterproof covering that helps keep out foreign invaders and protects against temperature changes and sunlight Your skin is tough and it can take a lot of punishment, but some things can make it look bad and weaken it.

Picking, Popping, or Squeezing
Popping zits doesn’t make things better; in fact, it often makes things worse. It’s tempting to think that squeezing them will help them heal more quickly — especially the swollen, red goobers filled with stuff! But scrunching these guys only pushes the inflamed gunk deeper and wider into the skin and that’s what most often results in scars.

Pre-tanning at a Salon
Pre-tanning at a tanning salon to get ready for the intense sun at the beach isn’t the great idea that it’s been cut out to be. In fact, whether you acquire a tan quickly or slowly, you still damage your skin. Just like the sun, artificial tanning equipment beds and sun lamps emit UV rays that can cause burns, premature aging, and skin cancers, especially if you’re a higher risk, fair-skinned person who produces less melanin.

Smoking
You’ve heard about the risks of smoking (like lung cancer, heart disease, and emphysema). But have you ever noticed that the skin of elderly smokers tends to have a yellowish coloration? Next to sun exposure, smoking is the highest factor in wrinkling. In other words, smoking makes you look older!

Taking Too Much Vitamin A
You may have heard that vitamin A helps to cure acne. What you may not know is that if you take too much of it, vitamin A can accumulate in your liver to dangerous levels and cause serious health problems. Get your vitamin A from veggies. Good sources include leafy greens (like spinach and watercress) and orange veggies (like sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and carrots).

Traveling the Perilous Peel and Dermabrasion Route
If your complexion is dark, you may run the risk of having streaking, uneven pigmentation after chemical peel or dermabrasion procedures. Moreover, if you scar easily or tend to form keloids, you should probably consider these procedures as being potentially too risky.

Treating Rosacea with Over-the-Counter Medications
Don’t try to go it alone when you have rosacea. You should discuss your rosacea skin-care with a dermatologist. That’s because folks who have rosacea tend to have red, inflamed, sensitive skin.

Applying Topical Steroids to Your Face
Okay, if you have a mild rash or itch, you can go to your local store and buy the over-the-counter, low-strength cortisone cream or ointment to treat the symptoms for a few days or so.

Shaving with Four-In-One Razor Blades
If you have acne, shaving bumps, or sensitive skin, those razors that guarantee the closest shaves aren’t for you. Ignore the ongoing battle between razor companies to see who can stick the most blades on a single disposable razor head.

Using Mystery Products
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn’t true. You may hear about alternative medications from friends, relatives, or the news media. Ads may suggest that alternative treatments can produce positive results in patients who have acne or rosacea.

Guaranteed cures
The problem with herbal medications is that it’s hard to know exactly what’s in them because there is no regulation regarding their contents. For example, there have been reports of actual harm caused by St. John’s wort, which has been found to make some people more sensitive to the sun.

Looking in the Mirror too Much
If you’re undergoing treatment for your acne, you should know that it won’t improve overnight and by examining it continuously, you just magnify any flaws — real or imagined.

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Easy Tips To Face Acne

Our society places a great emphasis on physical appearance. In a culture where looks are overly emphasized, feeling good about yourself is easier said than done. We’re constantly bombarded with advertising that displays models and movie stars, all of whom are depicted as paragons of beauty and flawless perfection. They often serve as the spokespeople for health and beauty aids that imply that you can look like them if you “get with it” and do what they do or buy the products they’re promoting.

When you see media portrayals of all those people with perfect skin, just remember that almost all of those photos are touched-up and airbrushed. Some of the models even have acne, just like you!

Even mild cases of acne can leave a person with a negative self-image — sometimes well beyond the degree of the actual physical appearance. These negative feelings are particularly prevalent when you have a concentration of lesions on your face, which is your greeting card and introduction to the world. Unlike many other skin conditions, acne lesions wind up on areas that often aren’t concealed by clothing.

Acne is often a source of anxiety that can impact your self-image and confidence. Some of the things you might be experiencing are:

Feeling uncomfortable in social settings

Having less self-confidence

Becoming more preoccupied with your appearance

Feeling like you’re trapped in a perpetual adolescence

Being sad and sometimes getting depressed

These negative effects and feelings can put pressures on your social, work, or school life.

Here are some suggestions that you can use to cope with some of these negative feelings:

Wash your face no more than two to three times a day (unless

you’re a coal miner

Get a new haircut or hairstyle (bangs are great Spruce up your wardrobe.

Educate yourself.

Find the right dermatologist or healthcare provider to treat your acne.

Here are some tips for if and when you start undergoing treatment:

Stand at least two feet away from all mirrors for the next two months.

Measure progress monthly instead of daily; be a patient patient!

Take a picture of your acne when it’s at its very worst. Put the picture in your bottom drawer and don’t look at it for two months, because that’s how long it may take to see significant improvement.

Be sure you know the names of and exactly how to use your acne medications.

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Good News for Acne Sufferers

Acne is the most common skin disorder in the world. Blemishes, bumps, papules, pustules, spots, whiteheads, zits, goobers, the plague, or whatever you call it, almost everyone is liable to get it. In fact, nearly 80 percent of all young people will face at least an occasional breakout of acne. Acne imposes itself on young men and young women about equally, but young men are likelier to have more severe forms of acne.

The events that take place in the sebaceous glands and hair follicles trigger acne. The exact cause is unknown; however, regardless of a person’s age, acne is a condition of clogged hair follicles and the reaction of sebaceous glands, glands that are attached to hair follicles and produce an oily substance called sebum. Mix in some dead skin cells that become “sticky” and block the pores, add a bit of bacteria, and you have the makings of a breakout

Doctors believe that these events, and acne itself, result from several related factors, including your hormones (which are responsible for increasing oil production) and heredity (the tendency to develop acne is often inherited from parents and other relatives).

Less commonly, acne can occur as a reaction to certain drugs and chemicals, and other physical factors may exacerbate the problem. This article will put one myth to bed right now that will come as good news.

Pizza, French fries, and other greasy foods don’t cause acne or make it worse. You’re welcome. But keep in mind you that though these foods won’t affect your acne, they aren’t the building blocks of a healthy diet. But before you snidely bring this mistaken notion to your mom’s attention, another one of her common statements is right on the money: “Quit playing with your face.” Picking does make zits worse!

The appearance of teenage acne is largely the result of your body’s increased production of hormones. The good news is that those embarrassing blemishes usually go away and are often gone for good by the time you reach your early 20s.

However, the not-so-good news is that for some unlucky folks, acne vulgaris can persist into their late 20s or 30s or even beyond. But back to the good news: There are many steps you can take to zap the zits and improve the appearance of your skin

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Free Acne Help - Home Remedies That Really Work!

Free acne help is available and works! Home remedies are the way to go if you want to save your hard earned money and still clear up your acne.

Sometimes what you find at home is as effective as what you buy over the counter to clear up your blemishes. These should be tried. They are free and are very effective on most people.

1. Wash hands before you wash your face. Your hands are full of bacteria. Wash them with an anti-bacterial wash.

2. Try washing your face with salty, warm water. This will remove excess oils as well as draw the impurities in your blemish to the surface.

3. This is perfect for free acne help. Apply aloe vera juice in the morning and at night. This is probably one of the best home remedies available.

4. Slice a cucumber very thinly. Lie down and place the slices on your pimples. Relax for 30 minutes then remove. Do this whenever possible.

5. Mix 3 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Put the paste on your blemishes and lie down for 30 minutes. Rinse with warm water when time is up.

6. Before going to bed, cut a lemon in half and rub it all over your face. Wash face in the morning with warm water. This free acne help is one of the most effective.

7. After using the lemon and it dries, dab zits with toothpaste (unflavored and not gel). Wash off in the morning. One of the best home remedies available.

8. Cornstarch mixed with warm water should be applied to your face at night. This is also perfect for
most skin conditions. Rinse off in the morning with warm water.

9. Garlic cut in half and rubbed on the skin whenever possible draws oils out and provides a healing effect.

10. Separate the yellow and the white of an egg. Dip a clean makeup brush into the egg white and brush on face or body area needing treatment. This free acne treatment will harden. Do this before bed. When you wake up in the morning, wash your face with warm water. This is one of those home remedies that is also wonderful for smooth skin.

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Miseries of Teenage Acne

Teenage acne is one of the most common skin related disorders there is. Studies show that over 85% of teenagers encounter this skin disorder. The period in which people are affected by acne varies greatly, in certain cases it can last for a few months, a few years, or can last well in to adulthood, making it your enemy number one. Teenage acne can play a very damaging role to your self esteem. This in turn can cause you to be low on self confidence and could result in a non-existing social life which in turn can result in other serious stress related disease.

A teenager is supposed to enjoy a life full of activity and fun. If due to acne the teenager is deprived of these things, it can result in a number of things which include worse people skills, lack of confidence and so on. This eventually leads to a life in anonymity that has no ambition at all. Teenage acne is developed through the production of androgens, which are hormones that are produced during the onset of puberty.

Teenage Acne Treatment

There are a number of acne treatments available that claim to cure this skin condition, but many of these are simply empty promises that waste time and money, giving false hope to people desperate for something to work. The best way to go is to use home made remedies or herbal remedies as they don't have any side effects like other over the counter products sufferer uses.

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Teenage Acne Treatment - Learn The Best Teenage Acne Treatment Product For Fast Relief

More than 80 percent of teenagers are plagued by acne. This article will discuss the best teenage acne treatment product for faster relief for teenage acne sufferers.

One of the positive things about acne is that not only can it be prevented in teenagers but it can also be effectively treated. The teenage years are filled with enough angst without having to be worried and embarrassed by acne scars and the good news is that the teenage years don't have to be taken over with acne and its side effects.

Teenage acne comes to the surface together with the onset of puberty as this is when the body starts producing androgen hormones. Research has shown that boys are more prone to teenage acne and that teenage acne breakouts are prone to be more severe than at other times in a person's life.

Teenage acne comes about as a result of the hair follicles in the skin becoming blocked. What blocks the pores is a blend of additional unwanted oil together with dirt and dead skin. As a result of this the trapped matter in the hair follicles then become a perfect breeding ground for acne causing bacteria and soon after swelling and pus develops.

There are a few myths and misconceptions when it comes to teenage acne triggers. One humerus one is that masturbation triggers acne. Of course, this is not the case. Another common misconception is that greasy food and chocolate play a part in the onset of acne. General hygiene is also blamed for acne breakouts but there has been no foundation established for this finding, although good hygiene will assist in the fight against acne.

How Can Teenagers Prevent Acne?

I would recommend that you start with good hygiene which includes washing the skin twice daily at least. This is especially important after any exercise. Also, it is important to wash and cleanse the skin before going to sleep. There are many teenage acne products on the market but a mild soap may be all you need for this cleansing process. I would recommend against using a harsh acne product that contains a lot of alcohol as this will usually make your acne condition worse.

Additionally, you can use an gentle exfoliator or a toner. If you do use an exfoliator I would recommend that you avoid using one with any almond or apricot fragments as these can cause more acne damage.

It is also possible to prevent teenage acne from occurring in the first place by ensuring never to pick or squeeze acne spots as this can make the infection and inflammation worse and can unfortunately cause acne scarring.

The great news is that nowadays you can prevent teenage acne and teenage acne scarring with a number of teenage acne products. There are many teenage acne products which include home remedies, prescriptions, antibiotics and over the counter teenage acne treatments that can greatly help teenagers prevent and get rid of their acne condition.

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Acne Can Be A Problem At Any Age

Adult, teenage and baby acne have something in common; no one likes the problem. Adult, teenage and baby acne problems are surrounded by myths.

Adult, teenage and baby acne myth #1: This myth concerns babies. People believe babies do not have actual acne but at least 30% of babies are born with acne.

Adult, teenage and baby acne myth #2: This myth applies to teens. It doesn’t hurt to pick at or pop the zits. This can lead to scarring so it is better to leave them alone.

Adult, teenage and baby acne myth #3: This myth is about adult, teenage and baby acne. The reason anyone has acne is because they are not clean enough. Over washing can actually make the acne worse.

Adult, teenage and baby acne myth #4: This myth concerns adults and teens. While some think a person’s diet causes acne, others believe this is not true unless a food allergy is the source of the problem.

Adult, teenage and baby acne myth #5: This myth applies to babies. If a baby has acne, he will be more likely to suffer from it as a teen. This is not true and often a baby who has acne will have blemish-free skin when he becomes a teenager.

Adult, teenage and baby acne myth #6: This myth has to do with teens. You should let acne disappear by itself. There are many treatments available and you can contact a dermatologist if needed.

Adult, teenage and baby acne myth #7: This myth applies to adults. You will outgrow acne problems. Not everyone outgrows acne and it is best to seek treatment.

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Acne Comes in Many Different Varieties

Before you can treat your acne, it is important to understand that there are different types of acne. By understanding what type of acne you have, will help you choose the right treatment to control or cure it.

Acne vulgaris is one of the most common types of acne the affects people. This type of acne is commonly found on people that have very oily skin. Vulgaris acne alone comes in three different types. They are known as inflammatory lesions, non inflammatory lesions and secondary lesions.

Comendonal acne is a type of acne that appears without becoming inflamed. Hormones fluctuations, certain facial products or high humidity have a high risk of worsening this type of acne.

There is a certain type of acne that only affects babies. This type of acne is known as infantile acne. Infantile acne usually disappears a few months after the baby is born.

One particular type of acne that is very common amongst males is known as acne conglobata. This type of acne usually appears on a man's back or chest.

Acne mediamentosa appears due to a reaction from certain medications. Some examples of these medications would be anabolic steroids or oral contraceptives for women.

Acne excori is a type of acne that appears from the after effects of picked whiteheads or blackheads. The only way to prevent this type of acne from appearing is to stop picking your pimples.

Once you or your doctor has accurately identified the type of acne you have fallen victim to, the right treatment can be put into effect in order to control or cure your acne problem.

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Ways To Avoid Acne

n many cases acne can be avoided. There are lots of ways to avoid acne. Ways to avoid acne include dietary changes, skin care and home treatments.

This article will have information that explores ways to avoid acne.

Ways to avoid acne #1: Use a cleansing diet to get rid of the impurities in your system.

Ways to avoid acne #2: Clean your skin everyday.

Ways to avoid acne #3: Use a benzoyl peroxide lotion to keep blemishes at bay.

Ways to avoid acne #4: Check your cosmetics, foods and other products to make sure you are not having a problem with allergies that can be mistaken for acne.

Ways to avoid acne #5: If you eat a high-fiber, low-fat diet you are less likely to have problems with acne.

Ways to avoid acne #6: Some vitamins will decrease your chances of acne. Check with your doctor to see what she suggests.

Ways to avoid acne #7: Drink six to eight glasses of water a day. Water is important for the health of your skin.

Ways to avoid acne #8: Some people feel that cutting down on sugar, flour and caffeine is one of the ways to avoid acne.

Ways to avoid acne #9: If you have small blackheads or pimples do not pop them. This can lead to even more skin problems.

Ways to avoid acne #10: Don’t use greasy lotions and cosmetics as they contain oils that can promote acne.

Ways to avoid acne #11: Try not to take any medications that contain iodides or bromides.

The above information should help you find ways to avoid acne.

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Tracking acne’s footsteps

In its full glory, teenage acne generally looks like a mixture of blackheads and whiteheads (comedonal acne) with papules and pustules (inflammatory acne) and macules (healing lesions). Awesome! Here’s how teenage acne can look in different kids. Maybe you’ll find your type in one of the following descriptions. Initially, the main lesions may be whiteheads and blackheads. Often they start out in a nice, embarrassing, central location the nose and forehead. This part of the T-zone is where your skin tends to be most oily and, therefore, likely to develop acne.

As time goes on, you may discover a zit (also called pimples or papules; the red stuff) here and there, and an additional blackhead or whitehead now and then. There’s a good chance that they will come and go. At this point, we’re still in the “it’s no big thing” stage. This type of acne is a rite of passage that almost all of us go through. If you’re lucky, this will just pass by itself or you can help it clear up with some inexpensive over-the-counter stuff that you can buy at your local drug-store Sometimes, however, the going can get a little rougher: The whiteheads and blackheads want to hang around a lot longer and sometimes a population spurt of inflammatory papules and pustules really start making their presence felt. They can be seen in the center of the face but may also be scattered all over the place including your neck, chest, and back. If you have dark skin, you may not see all of this red stuff because your acne may look brown or even darker on your skin. Individual acne lesions heal, macules (dark red or purple spots) form and linger until the lesion heals completely. The macules may look brown or almost black in color if you are very dark-complexioned.

In some teens, especially those who have inherited a tendency to develop scarring acne, acne nodules may appear. They can get quite large, lumpy, and painful. They’re inflamed lesions that are situated deeper than ordinary papules and pustules and can, if they go untreated, leave deep or thickened scars. This is called nodular acne

Fortunately, even if acne reaches this point, dermatologists can treat it very effectively in many people with oral antibiotics and, if necessary, with an oral retinoid, known as isotretinoin, or Accutane.

Besides these strong medicines, we have many new tricks up our sleeves, such as lasers and special lights to treat your acne.

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What Really Causes Your Acne

Find out what really causes your acne and how to defeat it in this brief article...

Most advice about treating acne is mostly useless and involves recommendations of expensive acne cleanser 'systems'. They never tell you about the REAL cause of acne - food.

I suffered from acne for many years and it wasn't until I made some simple changes to my diet that my acne cleared up.

This was after spending many years and lots of money on all the different acne products on the market. They all proved to be ineffective, expensive and a complete waste of time. This included the big acne products widely promoted on the internet.

So what food causes acne? Two words...

Vegetable oil. This type of food causes hormonal inflammation which results in acne breakouts.

Foods that contain vegetable oil (and causes acne) includes:

- cooking oils like sunflower oil

- junk food like cookies (biscuits) and chips (crisps)

- SOME pasta sauces and pesto

These are the main sources of vegetable oil that I definitely make sure to avoid.

By avoiding vegetable oil you will see a DRAMATIC improvement in your acne. Do it for a few days and see the difference for yourself.

For me, it made a huge difference, and really cleared my skin. There was a few other things I needed to do for a complete clear up of my acne, but avoiding veg. oil was the best thing I ever did. For more information on clearing your acne

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What Causes Acne?

Though the exact cause of acne is unknown, many doctors believe it is a direct result of a variety of factors. One of these factors is the increase in androgens during puberty. Androgens are hormones, and can cause the enlargement and overstimulation of the sebaceous glands in people with acne.

For both males and females, the increase in androgens during puberty can cause these sebaceous glands to produce more sebum, which is oil. This oil mixes with dead skin cells and bacteria on the skin and blocks pores. Inside of these blocked pores bacteria multiplies and leads to swelling, which then causes spots and pimples.

Some researchers also believe that acne is hereditary, and that people with parents who had acne are likely to inherit acne.

Though stress has not been found to be a direct cause of acne, it can lead to aggravated cases of acne. This happens because when someone is laden with anxiety, their body produces hormones such as cortisol, which exacerbates acne.

Other possible causes of acne include certain medications, drugs, steroids, have or oily make-up, and harsh skin cleansing.

Greasy foods and dirty skin have often been blamed for acne, but there is little evidence supporting these as direct causes of acne. Acne is also not contagious.

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Accne in Teens

Acne is the most common skin problem that teenagers face. Just about nine out of ten of them have to deal with pimples or acne at some time. That’s right nearly 90 percent of kids have to deal with at least an occasional breakout of pimples. This article will help you spot teenage acne in all its glory. It will also help you deal with the emotional scars of acne. And I remind you (or tell you for the first time if you haven’t heard it before) that you don’t have to accept acne as a rite of passage. You can do something about it.

Dermatologists generally refer to the acne that you get as a teenager as acne vulgaris. Yeah, it sounds horrible, but vulgaris is the Latin word for “common,” not “obnoxious” or “repugnant.”

In teenagers, acne is one of the signals that your body is going through a tremendous upheaval called puberty. Teenage acne often begins around the ages of 10 to 13. It may start before puberty in both sexes, but teenage girls tend to start getting acne at a younger age than boys; however, boys tend to have the more severe cases.

Studies have shown that puberty is occurring at an earlier age these days, and so is acne. Most teenagers grow out of it when they reach 19 or 20; however, don’t be surprised if your acne persists into your early 20s and even into later adulthood.

But just because acne is common and almost every teen suffers through it doesn’t mean you can’t do anything about it. You don’t have to just wait for it to go away. That’s what the purpose of http://acnecureinfo.blogspot.com— to help you knock out those pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads. With so many excellent acne treatments available today, treating your acne will prevent (or at least greatly lessen) the scarring that often results from untreated acne.

Not that many teens have real problems (like scars or serious emotional problems) from acne, but if you do, there are a bunch of things that can be done to help you with those issues as well

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Heal Acne - 5 Quick Home Remedies for Acne

There are several home remedies to heal your acne quickly and I for know how hard it is to live a normal life with all those painful bumps and scars on the face. Well, if I was able to get rid of acne quickly, then so can you.

Without wasting too much time, let me get on with 3 Home Remedies that will help you heal your acne quickly.

Acne Home Remedy #1

Apply honey on the infected areas on your face and plaster on it. You can wash your face in the morning to see the unbelievable results.

Acne Home Remedy #2

Garlic is a very effective in healing stubborn bumps on your skin. Massage your face with raw garlic several times a day and you will be able to see results in less than a week.

Acne Home Remedy #3

Apply Lemon Juice on acne infected areas before you go to sleep. This is a very effective home remedy for acne so don’t miss this one.

Acne Home Remedy #4

Make a paste out of fenugreek leaves and apply on infected areas twice a day and wash it off after it dries on your skin.

Acne Home Remedy #5

Drink a minimum of 10 to 11 glasses a day. If you skip this part, the other home remedies won’t be able to heal your acne quickly.

These are 5 home remedies for clearing up your acne that can haunt your life in the future if you do not do anything about it right now. The more you leave it on without doing anything, the more you are putting your self in grave danger.

So why wait if you can use that time to get results no matter if it takes weeks or months. It is the intention that can heal your acne faster than the other home remedies mentioned above.

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Overnight Home Pimple Remedy

You can do several things to improve acne. There are even some things you can as an overnight home pimple remedy.

If you are hoping for fast treatment you could try one of the over-the-counter creams or lotions as an overnight home pimple remedy.

Some people think that an overnight home pimple remedy is to pop the pimples. This is not a good overnight home pimple remedy. It is better to leave them alone.

Another overnight home pimple remedy is to wash with a soap that contains aloe vera. This may not clear up the acne immediately but it can help.

A cleansing diet can be a good way to begin an overnight home pimple remedy plan. Another idea when starting an overnight home pimple remedy program is to make sure the acne is not caused by allergies to foods, cosmetics or other products.

Check with your doctor for an idea for overnight home pimple remedy. Your doctor may refer you to a dermatologist who may also have an overnight home pimple remedy.

Magazines sometimes have the latest thoughts and things to try if you are looking for an overnight home pimple remedy.

Your pharmacist may be helpful if you are searching for an overnight home pimple remedy. She may be able to recommend a product that the pharmacy carries.

You can clean your skin with apple cider vinegar as an overnight home pimple remedy. Another overnight home pimple remedy consists of cleaning your skin with lemon juice.

One overnight home pimple remedy may work better for you than another. Try different remedies until you find the one that works for you.

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Acne and Tea Tree Oil

Acne is the most common skin problem affecting both teens and adults. Although it is common skin disorder, it may lead to worst skin conditions if it is left untreated and ignored. Proper care and using quality products in initial stages may reduce the severity and lead to complete cure.

Tea tree oil is an extraction from the Melaleuca tree. The oil has beneficial medical properties (including antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal action), and is also believed to have beneficial cosmetic properties.

Many people use it for: cold and flu, tooth ache & gum infections, ringworm, candida, head lice or louse, deter flees, mouth ulcers, herpes, cuts, abrasions, acne, after shave, sunburn, toe nail infections, and many other uses.

1. Acne and Tea Tree Oil

It contains a constituent called terpinen-4-ol that is thought to be responsible for antimicrobial activity. This can kill bacteria, applying topicaly to pimples has been thought to kill Propionibacterium acnes, the skin-dwelling bacteria that is involved in causing acne.

2. Benefits

It has fewer side effects compare to the benzoyl peroxide (can cause itching, burning, stinging, and dryness).

3. The evidence for Tea Tree Oil and Acne

Department of Dermatology at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Australia compared the effectiveness and tolerance of 5% the oil gel with 5% benzoyl peroxide lotion in 124 people with mild to moderate acne. People in both groups had a significant reduction in inflamed and non-inflammed acne lesions over the three month period.

4. Do not apply neat Tea Tree Oil to Acne

Neat oil may cause skin irritation, redness, blistering, overdrying, and itching when applied directly to the skin. The concentration used in the only study to date was a 5% oil gel, which was applied to acne prone areas.

There are a vast variety of acne treatment products available in the market , but not all are effective.

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Acne Myths On What Causes Acne

Common ailments like acne have their share of myths. This is primarily because the occurrence of acne is commonplace and so everyone has a theory about it. One need not be a doctor to point out as to what causes acne. Some people would simply blame it on the modern day pollution while some would hold our food habits responsible. And then there are some people who would say that acne is caused because people today have started leading unhygienic lives.

Probably, many of these people are right, but they are partly right at best because there is no single cause of acne. It can occur for many reasons, and there may also be a combination of causes responsible for it.

The primary reason for acne in most of the cases is the dead cells, sebum and clogged pores. The outbreak of acne can be reduced in intensity by regular washing of face. We have long held things like junk food and chocolates responsible for acne. However, the recent researches do not conclusively establish the connection.

Since the researches have not concluded that there is a certain connection between acne outbreaks and these foods, it cannot be said that eating chocolates and junk food can cause acne. But some researches have found that intake of iodine may cause acne outbreak. So, if you want to prevent acne, keep a check on your sea food intake because it does contain quite a generous amount of iodine.

Another myth associated with acne is that it is an adolescence problem. It is true that acne is caused mostly by hormonal imbalance, which is normally noticed during the growing-up days. But acne has been found to hit people in their 30s, too. Though it is less common in people who are older than 20 year of age, but it can occur at any stage in one’s life.

Also, during pregnancy many women experience acne problem. This is because of the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy. However, in such cases acne problem goes away after the delivery.

The myths associated with acne are many, and most of them are baseless. It is better to consult an expert and seek help rather than trying to find one’s way through the jungle of the never-ending myths.

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A Guranteed Tip to Cure Acne Overnight

Acne can be one of the worst skin conditions an individual can be in. You see acne is something people want to get rid of as fast as possible and there are proven ways using which you can get rid of them almost overnight. And yes you can get rid of it overnight too starting right now. Read on to discover what this astonishing secret is and how you can get rid of acne overnight too...

First wash your face with mild soap- You see with acne cleanliness should be given the first priority always. The cleaner your skin remains the faster you will get rid of acne.

Try this- Well one thing which always gets rid of acne within a night is toothpaste. Yes that's right toothpaste. You can apply toothpaste in the infected area before you go to bed and leave it on till the morning. Wash your face off with luke warm water in the morning and you would see instant changes with your acne condition. Even if it hasn't completely disappeared it would become very less visible.

Be careful- A word of caution would be not to try this if you have a real sensitive skin. And also make sure that you don't apply toothpaste to your entire face as that might cause severe irritation and redness all over your face therefore make sure you only apply it in the infected area. Also make sure that you don't apply a tooth paste gel only use a tooth paste specially a while kind. Another thing about the toothpaste remedy is that it's not permanent and the results might not last that long.

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