Health and other associated issues - Tips, Information and Guides
acne treatment
Acne is a very common skin disorder that may affect almost everyone at some time in their life. Acne is the basic medical term for what we commonly refer to as pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads. Acne is usually found on the face, the back, the chest, and perhaps even on the neck and arms. Most people are younger, usually between the ages of 12-25. However, all ages can be subject to this condition.
Acne can be caused by hormonal changes and thus can be common in teenagers or even in women whose hormones change with their menstrual cycle. Pimples and blackheads occur when there is excess oil accumulating around hair follicles. The follicle clogs up, and an acne blemish occurs.
For many people, the temptation to do self service acne treatment by popping or squeezing the blemishes is irresistible. Unfortunately, this is not recommended because you can create permanent scarring in the affected area.
The goal of acne treatment is to help the affected areas heal, and minimize the future occurrence of new acne blemishes. Washing the affected area twice a day with a mild cleanser is beneficial. It is good to avoid heavy cleansers because your skin does need some oil to stay healthy and maintain a natural state.
You can also investigate a number of over the counter acne remedies. Some of these remedies may include benzoyl peroxide, which is a common antibacterial agent. Benzoyl peroxide can decrease the bacterial infection in the acne affected area and can also help to remove dead layers of surface skin. This acne treatment can help the acne by making it more difficult for pores to become blocked and acne infections to start.
It is important to remember that home acne treatments do not work immediately – they take some time. Sometimes, it can take weeks even for the effects to be really noticeable. If the acne treatment is not working after some time or the acne is getting progressively worse, it is always good to consult with your doctor. You doctor may recommend a visit to a dermatologist who has many other acne treatments available to you.
The important thing to remember is that acne treatments are available. Acne can be a condition that can affect self esteem and appearance. Finding the right acne treatment for you can help your image and your skin. Also remember that you may need to try a few different acne treatments before you find the one that is right for you.
Recommended Links
Doctors translator
News reviews talk area
Health Index
doc thanks Jonathan Leger txt
|
|
Press and info centre and...
|
Some fine print.
|
|
We here at www.the-doctors.info offer this Bulletin board and other sections
like it to the people and businesses of the world to enable free discussion
or gain and share more information about what people think is the best of
products, services, experiences and more hoping to help make our lives
better.
Please feel free in using this board specifically for improvement purposes.
We are not as strict as some places on the web so feel free to use a
different name to your own. When posting all we ask is that if you have
something useful to say please share with us and not just pick on those that
do contribute. We just ask that you refrain from performing illegal or
slanderous acts or from using obscene language.
The logos hereon are owned by the respective copyright holders. This page is for
information educational purposes. The creator makes no claim to any of the
content except for that as owned outright and the styles applied. Articles
hereon come in kit form, questions about them should be directed to Jonathan
Leger; any requested changes to such are charged at $141 Australian email for
details. Terms and conditions governing the use of this site can be found at
TERMS
Of Site which are governed by the court system, laws of Australia.
We wish to THANKYOU for your visit and hope you return soon.
All work is copyright (c) WWW.the-doctors.INFO (c) 1990 -2006 Used under
licence All rights reserved.
|
|
Doctors are only human and they are great when you need them.
Back To TOP
|
|
|
|
![[Valid RSS]](valid-rss.png "Validate my RSS feed")