Some Pointers For Acne

Posted on May 7, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness

Well, I am sure that we have all heard about Acne, after all it is estimated that at least 17 million young people in the States have it. But Acne can strike at any age and in fact babies have been know to have been born with it.

Most people have had to deal with Acne at some time in their life. Although Acne is more know in teenagers and young adults, usually all the way up to 30.

Acne affects the oil glands of the skin and the pores; i.e. the small holes in the surface of the skin that is connected to the oil glands of the body.

What happens is: a follicle of a skin glad gets clogs up and forms a pimple, most of this, unfortunately, happens on the face. But, these pimples can appear anywhere on the skin with the common places being the face, back and chest.

These said pimples are divvied into six types in the main: blackheads, papules, whiteheads, cysts, nodles, and pustules:
Blackheads are pimples that rise to the surface of the skin and look black.
Whiteheads are pimples that stay under the surface of the skin.
Pustules pimples that are red at the base and have pus at the top.
Nodules are very painful, solid and large and set very deep in the skin.
Cysts are very deep, painful, full of pus and will more then likely leave a scare on the skin.
Papules are small pink bumps that have a very tender fill.

People who suffer from Acne have a longing for clear attractive skin and to get this, they will go for all sorts of washes, lotions and ointments; all in their investigate to find the perfect skin free of Acne.

Now the key to get rid of anything is to seek out and destroy the causes. In the case of Acne, if you get rid of the cause you can say hello to clear skin. You will be please to know that there are a number of herbal, commercial and homeopathic treatments to treat your acne.

Herbs are really good for getting rid of redness and also for preventing the progress of scars that you may get from having Acne. Pokeroot and Echinacea are very good herbs to try for their anti-inflammatory properties. The best of them all is, without doubt, Aloe Vera in cream or gel form. The herb Witch hazel is very useful as an astringent.

Alpha hydroxyl acids in a variety of concentrations are used in the treatment of Acne. The best way forward with Alpha Hydroxyl acid is to pick one product that contains the formulation of alpha hydroxyl acid to use as your exfoliate and then be sure to use other skin care products that do not have alpha hydroxyl acids as an ingredient; doing this will reduce the likelihood of getting a reaction (skin irritation). Having a moisturizer with a base of alpha hydroxyl is the best combination of products

Retin-A cream and gel contain the active ingredient tretinoin, which is a form of vitamin A used in the treatment of acne. But do not use this during pregnancy or if you have eczema.
The materials in this article are in no way intended to replace the professional medical care, advice, diagnosis or treatment of a doctor.

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