Kevin Chang asked:




The skin is the body's largest organ and is exposed to different kinds of diseases and microbial attacks. One of the most common diseases of the skin is acne.

When hair follicles on the skin secret a natural oil called sebum, this old travels to the pores of the skin to protect and lubricate. Some people have skin disorders where there is excess secretion of this natural oil. This phenomenon is also common among young people entering puberty where hormonal changes take place.

Excess sebum can clog the pores of the skin. Since this is a sticky substance, this could attract bacteria that touch the skin and form spots and inflammations that develop into acne.

The forms of actually are inflammatory and non-inflammatory. The smallest form which is also the start of acne is called microcomedo. This may develop into either blackhead or whitehead.
Pustules and Nodules are similar to comedo but more serious. Pustules have pus-filled bumps and yellowish color. Nodules are inflammations under the skin and have larger size and firmer than the Pustules.

Papules are another form of acne that comes between inflammatory and non-inflammatory. They are the typical pimples which are mildly inflamed and do now show redness or contain pus.
Acne Vulgaris is the most common type of acne and is composed of both blackheads and whiteheads. This is not very serious though can be easily treated with both over the counter and prescription medications.

Pinching or squeezing of small pus-filled acne could lead to cystic acne. This can result to pain brought about by deep rooted inflammation.

Acne Rosacea is common among middle aged adults. This type of acne is makes the nose red due to inflamed bumps. Most common infected areas are the chin and forehead. The face can also looked flushed giving the affected person an impression of being drunk. When in severe stage, Acne Rosacea can cause bulbous nose (rhinofima).

Some women get affected with perioral dermatitis wherein small pustules and papules form on the chin, around the mouth and sometimes near the forehead and eyelids. The cause for this may be attributed to fluorinated toothpaste and steroids, which is also the cause of corticosteroid acne.

Even babies are not spared from acne. Although rare, infantile acne can be present on new born babies. This is no reason to worry though because this kind of acne is very mild and may disappear after a few weeks. This may be caused by fetal hormones.

There is also a type of acne that develops in the scalp and is called scalp folliculitis. Lack of hygienic practice in the scalp area and oily type of hair can accumulate bacteria to form acne. This type of acne can be treated with acne-fighting shampoos.

Acne conglobata is a severe form of nodular cystic acne vulgaris that extensively affects the face, chest and back. Multiple inflamed and non-inflamed nodules and scars are found in many parts of the body. A severe form of acne conglobata is the very rare Acne fulminan. This is very common among men.

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Jack Venta asked:




I'm always amazed at how popular acne cleansers have become, despite how ineffective they are...

It seems that a new acne cleanser hits the market each month, taking advantage of people who aren't well educated on why they get acne, and who think a mere cream or lotion can clear up their skin...

I was just like most people a few years ago, who would buy several acne cleansers each year, spending hundreds in the process in the hope that they would clear my chronic acne...

I was suckered into the system.

Yet it wasn't until I finally got fed up with wasting my time and money on phoney acne topicals that I decided to look for a real solution...

And what I found was that the food I ate on a daily basis was causing the majority of my acne! This is because food causes either hormonal balance (no acne) or hormonal imbalance (acne breakouts). Some foods are best avoided, others should be eaten regularly.

Yes, by simply changing my diet my skin effortlessly cleared up. And the same will happen for you if you learn more...

The worst food for acne is vegetable oil (such as the cooking oils like sunflower oil). This type of oil causes massive hormonal imbalance and results in cystic acne. By avoiding just this one food my skin cleared up significantly in just a few days.

By changing your diet you too can clear up your acne. For more information about clearing your acne visit my website now.

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David Smiths asked:




I'm not a fan of acne products, I've used some good ones, but I found natural treatments helped my skin disease more effectively. I've bought my fair share of acne products though, some cheap and nasty ones, and some expensive ones. I'll tell you right now, you have to spend a lot of money for these top products that do help your skin, sure you can buy those cheap acne creams, but will they get rid of your acne? I very much doubt it. So if you want to get rid of your acne that bad, I think it's better to spend that extra bit of money for the top products.

Top 5 Acne Products

1.Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash - Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment. I have used this many times, and I did notice a small difference in my acne, but I wasn't that consistent in my methods with this product, so who knows, if you use this product consistently and effectively, you may see greater results than what I did.

2.Proactiv Solution. Apparently Proactiv has the answer to acne. To tell you the truth I've never used it, so I can't give my own opinion on the actually product. The reason why I've never used it, is simple - it's too expensive. And at the point of experiencing acne I never had much money to waste. I bought expensive products, that I knew would work. But this was too expensive!

3.Phisohex Facewash. One of the cheaper product on the top 5, but definately does its job. This is what I call value for money. It's very light on the skin, so even if you apply too much, it shouldn't leave you with nasty rashes like other products.

4.Clearasil Facewash. This is definately the cheapest product on the top 5, for good reason too. It's not that good. Well it didn't work for me, it didn't make my acne worse thought, unlike some products. It may work for you however, so it's definately worth a go! If you have severe acne, I wouldn't bother going there!

5.Neutrogena Deep Pore Facewash. Great value for money! It's brilliant in treating mild cases of acne. Had a little bit of a funny smell to it, but it's bearable!

And that's the top 5 acne products in my opinion. Be sure to always research these products, or speak to your local doctor before purchasing and you may have an allergy to one of the ingredients. And always be consistent in your methods of using products, that's the key to success here.

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Dan Adlam asked:




The most common reaction or action a person takes to combat acne problems is to head down to the nearest pharmacy and browse through the shelves of acne treatment products, select one that they feel or think is appropriate and begin treatment immediately. However, is this truly the wisest decision one can make? Many of these over-the-counter products contain ingredients that have proved to be harmful and may cause unwelcoming negative side effects. These skin irritants come well disguised in many forms, but most of them are artificial ingredients that help treat acne but damage the skin in the process. As a result, a quest to find better alternatives for acne treatment begins.

One of these such treatments that help treat the skin without damaging it are herbal acne treatments. Herbal treatments could be done topically in the form of creams and ointment, as well as orally by consuming natural foods that provides our body with substances to counter acne. These natural treatments come in many forms, and most of them are clearly labeled as containing solely organic and natural ingredients.

What are the herbal treatments? Some of the ingredients contained are echinacea and tea tree oil. Echinacea and tea tree oil are natural herb extracts commonly known and widely accessible. Echinacea and Oregon grapes helps build our body immune system. Tea tree oils on the other hand contain terpenoids which are anti-fungal and antiseptic remedies.

Also, green tea has been known to be relatively effective in the treatment of acne. Green tea increases our metabolism rate and thus holds our hormones in balance, reducing acne outbreaks. This is essential for teenagers, because most teenagers suffer from acne becomes of hormonal spikes. Another common ingredient is almond oil, which can be used to treat scars, removing scar tissue and improves the skin cell building process.

Apricots and citrus juices diminishes the presence of cysts while allowing exfoliation to get rid of dead skin cells clearing pores and prevent clogging.

Distilled white vinegar can be used as a topical solution on the surface of the skin, cleansing the pores. Honey masks contain an antibacterial property that also helps the skin healing and building process.

Green tea, chamomile and oatmeal can be used to treat inflammation by soothing the affected skin areas, aiding in heat release to allow faster skin healing and proper oxygen circulation of the skin. Itching sensations can be reduced by washing the skin area with oatmeal. Ginger, when consumed in any form (cooked or raw) helps counter redness of the skin and inflammation.

There are a bountiful number of natural ingredients proven to treat acne, and if you're looking for an acne treatment that doesn't damage the skin to treat acne, these types of products are recommended.

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Robert Sheehan asked:




Acne is a particular defective skin condition which if not sincerely treated can cause serious incurable problem in the near future. Acnes can be seen at any part of the body including face, neck, hands and back. However, it is quite difficult to take care of those, which are generally discerned at the back because it is an unreachable area in the entire body. Still certain home remedies for acne on the back are there to help you in your attempt to get rid of painful pimples and boils.

A Complete Acne Oriented Home Remedy

Acne at the back is usually common among teens and growing adults. However, the type and the extent of damage acnes can cause is certainly the deciding factor on what home remedy is essential for treating such pain causing back acnes.

Benzyol peroxide and a perfect herbal cleanse lotion is however a wonder remedy for these painful and piercing acne blisters at the back of your body. At times home remedies accompanied by effective oral medicines can easily increase the rapidity of the healing procedure making you feel relaxed and healthy within a very short span of time.

Another home remedial procedure of effective back acne treatment includes orange, garlic and cucumber. A paste of orange peels when specially applied on the badly affected acne area work magically on pimples and scars. A fenugreek paste is also quite effectual in the treatment of damaging acnes and pimples. However in order to maintain a normal healthy skin condition it is absolutely essential for you to eat lots of green vegetables, fruits and drink at least one liter of water regularly.

An equally effectual paste of baking soda moisten with a few drops of water with an accompaniment of aloe vera mixture is another most wonderful acne back treatment. It readily softens your skin and removes scars and unwanted blemishes quite naturally.

The greatest advantage of back acne home remedy is that it is a wonderful natural treatment devoid of any side effects. Turmeric being anti bacterial is mostly used by the larger section of the commoners because of its enormous medicinal significance.

Japanese scientists are of the opinion that rooibos tea work wonders on harmful back acnes and deep scarring pimples.

Home remedies for treating acnes at the back are wonderful as they are extremely safe and at the same time equally advantageous and helpful as well.

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Dan Adlam asked:




Tired of your acne? I was too after suffering from severe pimples for over seven years. But, you don't have to suffer from it much longer - there are new lightning fast methods to treat acne and ensure it never comes back. This technique of mine isn't about washing or using some magic chemical. The trick is to find a treatment that works for you.

Sounds simple, yet most acne sufferers fail to understand acne treatments that work for one person may or may not work for another person. In order to become acne free, you need to wisely choose an acne treatment that works for your skin type, but how do you do it? Acne is caused by one or more of three factors: clogged pores, bacteria, and some kind of internal problem. By solving and treating your it from the roots, no matter what type of acne you have - mild, severe, moderate, inflamed, blackheads, whiteheads - there are ways to quickly and effectively eliminate each type of acne, just by choosing a treatment that works.

But, how do you do that? The first step to discovering what type of treatment you require is by observing your type of pimple. Is it a bump that isn't inflamed (red, painful, and puffy)? Then, you'll need a chemical that unclogs pores. Is the acne you're trying to treat painful and red? This is because the clogged pore is packed with bacteria. You're going to need to find a treatment that unclogs pores and kills off the bacteria.

Also, if your acne is much more severe, it is loaded with bacteria, the acne is deep, and you're going to need to treat it fast to prevent permanent scarring. You're going to need to locate an acne treatment that fights off acne deep in its roots - not all acne treatments fight acne that deep into the skin.

That's just the basic steps for general acne, but whiteheads and blackheads also accompany acne, and you probably want to treat that as well. These annoying bumps can be treated with salicylic acid, roughly 2.5% to 5%, easily within a week.

Is your skin too oily? Why not try using an acne treatment that diminishes oil production output so you don't have to constantly clean your skin? In fact, washing the face too much probably is causing further acne breakouts. There are pills such as B-5 Vitamins that dramatically reduces oil output and has been very effective for all acne types, even severe acne.

If the skin is too dry, use a moisturizer that doesn't clog pores. Dry skin definitely leads to acne breakouts, and avoiding acne treatments that dry out the skin like benzoyl peroxide can improve it over a short period of time. Natural ingredient acne treatments can dramatically help treat your acne very quickly.

Observing your acne situation, and basing your treatment purchase off these basic ideas is the best way to treat your acne. Do not believe what acne companies claim their products do. Know your acne, know why your pimples forms, and figure out for yourself which acne treatment solves the problem your skin has. This is the one and only best technique out there to treat acne, and it is the only way you can stay safe and prevent yourself from acne treatment scams.

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David Marrow asked:




Is there really any link between acne, stress and inflammation? There is a lot of research on the topic and this article will help you understand the relationship between acne and stress.

The short answer is yes, research shows that there is indeed a link between stress and acne. In fact, the main reason people continue to face acne problems in adulthood is because of stress at home and at the workplace. What has not actually been determined is if stress actually causes acne or if it exacerbates the problem.

A recent study at Wake Forest University found that teenagers who were under stress were 23% more likely to have an increase in acne problems. According to researcher and dermatologist, Gil Yosipovitch, M.D. , "Acne significantly affects physical and psychosocial well-being, so it is important to understand the interplay between the factors that exacerbate acne. Our study suggests a significant association between stress and severity of acne."

There is some debate as to exactly why stress causes acne to worsen. Some studies show that under stress, your body produces more sebum oil - the natural element that your body secretes to keep your skin moisturized. Overly oily skin, however, can result in clogged pores and cause acne to appear.

Other research shows that while stress does cause acne to appear, it does not accelerate the production of sebum oil. What these studies have found is that stress actually triggers inflammation in the body and makes small acne problems appear big.

So while the exact reason as to why acne stress occurs, there is conclusive evidence that stress does indeed aggravate acne. Therefore, the best thing to do is to understand how your body reacts to certain situations and learn how to practice stress management techniques that will help you keep maintain an even keel.

What is interesting is that while there doesn't seem to be a relationship between acne and diet, studies do show that caffeine causes your body to react as if it were under stress. Since Caffeine creates stress-like chemical reaction, it is best to reduce the amount of soda and coffee intake to see if that improves acne severity.

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Sonny Castro asked:




Hormonal acne is seen mostly in women due to the natural cycles a woman goes through, such as menstruation, pregnancy and menopause.Women suffering from adult onset acne or worsening acne during adult years, typically seek standard acne therapies such as topical preparations, antibiotics or Accutane.This form of acne is treatable and with the availability of modern medicine, no woman needs to suffer from it.It not only affects adults but also teenagers.This form of acne is represented by the acne breakouts that appear only before and during the women's period. It typically begins in the early to mid-20s and can last for years. Hormonal acne treatment is classified by dermatologists as the best way to treat female hormonal acne, no matter what the severity may be.

Acne by its very nature can be considered a hormonal disease. It is one of those conditions about which insensitive jokes are still made. It is anandrogenic disorder, like hirsutism (Hormones and Unwanted Hair), which means that it is set off by the effects of the family of hormones called androgens.It can develop at any age, from teenager to adult.

Hormonal treatment of acne, limited to women, offers a different approach that is helpful when other treatments are ineffective.This form of treatment is generally not used in the most severe forms of acne, nodular/cystic acne. Hormonally-influenced acne is usually moderate and limited to inflammatory papules and small inflammatory nodules and occasional comedones. It is a common problem among teenagers.This form of acne typically appears for the first time around the age of 20 and 25, although it can strike as well both teen girls and mature women. This form of acne is usually moderate and it's usually limited to inflammatory papules, as well as small inflammatory nodules and occasional comedones. Hormonal treatment has to be properly planned and controlled and is always very successful, even in severe cystic forms of acne.

This treatment varies depending on the individual but usually involves lowering free testosterone and protecting the oil glands from this hormone. Treatment with salicylic acid and sulfur to address the symptoms of mild acne, rather that providing effective support for the body's own anti-acne resources. Treatment through hormone therapy, research has demonstrated, have a high probability of success.

Women who benefit most from hormonal treatment are typically in their 20s or 30s, have acne on the lower part of the face and neck, and have a history of failed treatment, or an intolerance to standard acne therapies (both topical and oral).Most of these women who develop adult acne typically have the problem for years, frequently through menopause. Women who experience hormonal acne may have been dealing with it since they were teenagers or they may not have had any real acne problems at all when they were younger.

When pores become clogged and the body is lacking certain nutrients to remove excess debris, they can become infected and inflamed, causing hormonal acne. These forms of acnes have a weakness for our chins, jaw lines and necks.It is simply acne caused by an overproduction of various hormones in your body. Hormonal acne in teenagers is a passing phase which tends to go away once the body hormone levels stabilize. This form of acne can be particularly frustrating because it may not respond to the same over-the-counter treatments that worked for some women during their teenage years.In addition, women with hormonal acne also may experience irregular menstrual cycles, obesity, infertility or diabetes. For women with hormonal acne who still develop premenstrual flares, oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) can be used successfully. There are several treatment options available for women with hormonal acne, including topical retinoids, topical antimicrobials (such as benzoyl peroxide and antibiotics), and oral antibiotics that are prescribed when the inflammation is more severe.

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J Jones asked:




As a self confessed chocoholic, when I first started getting acne the most important question to me was "Does chocolate cause acne?"

There are conflicting opinions about eating chocolate and whether it does or doesn't cause acne. It's a common question that I'm sure many acne sufferers would like to know so here's some details about the effects of eating chocolate and how certain chocolate may actual contribute towards clearing your skin.

Chocolate in general will not be the sole cause of your acne but the sugar and chemicals in it could contribute to acne if you consume too much. It's the same for any other foods in your diet if you eat far too much unhealthy food it will affect your body which can in turn affect your acne.

The cocoa in chocolate is actually great for your skin because it contains antioxidants among other beneficial ingredients. If you like drinking chocolate I'd opt for organic cocoa which has less sugar. Also look for cold compressed cocoa in particular because this has more of the good stuff like vitamins and minerals.

The best type of chocolate bar for your skin is dark chocolate as it contains more cocoa. Although the cocoa in chocolate can help your skin it's not a miracle cure. It's one of those little steps you can do as part of an overall acne treatment plan.

You know better than anyone if certain foods cause breakouts more than others. Trying to avoid consuming chocolate that is high in sugar and opting for an organic dark variety so that you don't need to feel guilty when you indulge in your chocolate addiction. If you like milk chocolate then there's no harm in alternating between the two kinds - it's just dark chocolate is better for you.

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Megan Richards asked:




Your skin needs vegetables to look good and stay free from acne. If more people knew this, there would be less acne around. Most people do not get enough nutrition and fiber-rich foods to keep themselves in reasonable health, never mind looking naturally fantastic.

So let's cooperate with our bodies and feed them what they need. I've listed the most effective veggies and their juices for you to have daily in order to eliminate your acne.

Vegetable juices

Vegetable juice is quickly absorbed into your bloodstream, so improvement starts almost instantly. Your cells are given the nutrients they need to cleanse away toxins. The concentrated nutrients in vegetable juice help in body in general to improve with acne and constipation in particular.

Eating and drinking vegetables supplies your minerals to rejuvenate your life blood, tissue, bones, and cells. As part of your acne nutrition, you require minerals to build every part of your body. Minerals care for your body's pH level, making sure you remain alkaline and preventing damaging body acids rising too high. Eat generous quantities of fresh raw fruit and vegetables every day.

As juice is concentrated, you may wish to add ice cubes or distilled water and sip it rather than gulp it down. Savour each sip in the mouth before swallowing.

Carrot and apple juice

Drink carrot juice daily. It is sweet and goes well with apple juice. Young tender carrots make a sweeter drink. Carrot juice is rich in vitamins, minerals and beta-carotene. Carrot juice will enhance your skin's health and help you eliminate acne.

Carrot and apple juice with spinach

This is a wonderful colon cleanser. It shifts colon matter out of the body and as a direct result, your skin improves. Juice about 10 young medium-sized carrots and add a bunch of spinach. Finally juice the apples to make it palatable. Mix well and sip slowly.

Vegetables

You will come across the word phytochemicals at times. All chemicals found naturally in fruit and vegetables are called phytochemicals. There are so many phytochemicals that, to date, scientists have not finished learning about all of them.

Of what is known, these vegetables listed below are the ones that best support the elimination of acne. Favor these vegetables as part of your lifestyle for the desired skin cleansing effect.

* Carrots -- yield a generous source of vitamin A-like carotenoids. These phytochemicals have been shown to repair damaged skin and contribute to the general health of skin.
* Cabbage -- works on eliminating air-borne chemicals and chemical food-additives from the body.
* Celery -- high in fiber. Its alkaline effect calms nervous tension. Its minerals neutralizes body acid waste.
* Cucumber -- works well at reducing retained water, helping the kidney in its task of cleaning out your blood. It also contains silicon and sulphur which reduces acne
* Broccoli -- is rich in beta carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, great for one's skin
* Garlic -- is natures antibiotic. This works on bacterial infections
* Green pepper -- Wonderful nutrients for liver health and constipation, both very much involved in an acne patient. Green pepper minerals neutralize acid waste.
* Radishes -- an aid for food digestion. Good digestion keeps constipation at bay and keeps the liver and pancreas in good condition.
* Sprouts -- brim full of vitamins and minerals, which help to balance Ph.
* Watercress -- ensures a good vitamin and mineral supply at the skin surface. It provides Vitamin A, B1, B2, C, iron, manganese, copper, and calcium.

Go over this list again and jot it down before heading for your nearest trusted store or farmers market. Also consider the amount and type of protein you are consuming.

Focus on your health-providing natural products for your acne nutrition. Eat them. Drink them. You will be rewarded.

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