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How to Reduce and Treat Acne Successfully
The most common type of skin disease is acne. Millions and millions of people live with some level of acne every day. For some individuals, the outbreaks are seldom and mild but unfortunately, other people have extreme cases, which leads to a life of embarrassment and humiliation, not to mention scarring. Regardless of the level of acne you may have, please note that treatment options are available. Although adults commonly struggle with acne, this skin disorder is most often seen in teenagers going through puberty. At that time, the body’s hormones are raging, causing all kinds of problems. Both men and women produce a male sex hormone known as androgens. In men, the body naturally adjusts the hormones but in women, doctors often prescribe birth control pills to help with an imbalance. As androgens peak, they begin to cause an over production of oil in the sebaceous glands. When this occurs, hair follicles and pores become clogged, which then leads to pimples and/or blackheads. If not treated, the skin becomes infected, leading to redness, swelling, pus pockets, and even acne scarring. Trying to get through life with acne can be very difficult, especially for the teen. First, remember that acne is caused by oil within the skin, not a dirty face. However, good hygiene, consisting of washing your face at least twice a day with an anti-bacterial soap will help to keep the pores clean. Then, to ensure your skin does not dry out, you can use a specially formulated moisturizer. For years, a myth existed that eating greasy food would cause an acne breakout. The truth is that food does not trigger a reaction but even so, the healthier you can keep your body with a balanced diet, the better your skin will look and feel. If you have minor acne, you could use make-up to help conceal the breakout. This too was a myth that covering a pimple would only make it worse but in fact, if you stick with a chemical-free product, it would make no difference. In addition, NEVER try to pop a pimple, no matter how tempting. The reason is that popping acne can actually cause infection, which could then lead to scarring. If you have acne, the best thing you can do is try a number of home remedies that help keep the pores clean. As an example, a 30-minute mask made from tomatoes and cucumber will do wonders. However, you could also talk to your doctor about various types of topical creams and even medication. The good news is that over the years, new products have hit the market, giving you far more options to consider. Many times, the doctor would recommend you take an oral antibiotic as well to help fight infection. Even in cases of severe acne, you can consider treatments such as a chemical peel, dermabrasion, or laser, all methods designed to remove the old, outer layer of skin, allowing a fresh, new layer to be exposed. While these treatments certainly work, you should consider that they leave the skin irritated and red for several weeks. Then, a number of prescription medications such as Accutane have proven highly successful in reducing and treating outbreaks of acne.
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