Posts Tagged ‘adult acne’

An Acne Treatment for You

Friday, January 28th, 2011
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No matter if you are a teenager or an adult, acne is an embarrassing thing to deal with. Even if you are the only one that notices the small marks, you may still suffer from lowered self esteem, and major amounts of self-consciousness whenever you go into public. Even if you don’t really mind what others think about you, you may want to get rid of the acne for professional reasons, or to increase your sex appeal to your significant other. No matter what your reason is for wanting the acne off of your face, you should look into some of the most popular acne treatments in order to get rid of it.

The most common form of acne treatment is a cream. Almost every major cosmetics company offers their own kind of cream that you rub on your face once, twice, or three times a day. These typically have good effects on your skin, but whether they work or not is entirely unique to your body and your acne. Try out a few different brands and see if you have good luck with any of them. If you have tried out several kinds of cream and have had no decrease in acne, then you should move on to other methods of treatment. It is no use sticking with something that obviously isn’t working.

If you are looking to take a step up and find something a little more complicated, you can get “suites” of treatments from some cosmetic companies. The process is different with every company. For example, you might have to spray your face with a misty product, swab it down with a special cloth, then rub lotion into your face and rinse it all off. These are generally more expensive than regular simpler lotions, and it is hard to say whether they are more effective. You will have to do some comparisons on your own and decide whether you think it is worth the extra money. Never spend too much on treatment – most of the time it simply isn’t worth it.

Another more radical form of treatment is to take acne shots. These shots are usually designed to dry out the skin around the area that they are injected into. Acne will disappear almost immediately, but you will have to cope with something that is arguably worse: dry skin. For the next few months after you get shots, skin all over your entire body will be dry, and possibly peeling. As long as you religiously apply lotion to keep your body moisturized, this won’t be too bad of an experience. It is definitely the most efficient way to get rid of acne.

Hopefully at least one of these treatments sounds attractive. If you use all of them and none of them work, then you could be dealing with something much more ominous than just simply acne. But the chances are that by using these, you will be able to completely rid yourself of the curse of acne, and become much more clean and pleasant looking. Just progress with caution and choose your treatment wisely. Treatments only work if you can stick with them, so choose something that fits the level of commitment that you are willing to make towards getting rid of your acne.

By: Eze ThankGod ik

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ThankGod Eze is a pastor, motivator and a health and fitness instructor. He holds a bachelors’ degree in food sciences, and has many successful websites to his credit. This site http://www.yourhealthandfitnessguide.com serves as a guide to a fit and healthy life.

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Dealing With Adult Acne!

Friday, January 28th, 2011
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Most people have the misconception that acne occurs mainly to teens and once you’re past your hormone crazy teen days you would be rid of acne as well. Then you are wondering, how is it here I am in my twenties, thirties or even forties and am still suffering from frequent acne breakouts! This in turn will lead to diminished self esteem and later even depression.

You can rest assured that you are not alone! Acne in adults is actually a common occurance that affects at least 25% of males and 50% of adult women. Most people are then left feeling helpless by this stage and have no clue why their acne has not left them along with their teenage years? This then will lead you to seek a skin doctors advice and most adults usually end up using either a benzol peroxide treatment regime or are put on courses of anti-biotics.

This will NOT get rid of your acne and will only prolong your agony as the moment you get off these treatments, your acne will definitely be back with a vengeance. So what should you do to get rid of your adult acne? In fact Why on earth are you having acne in the first place…may be a few questions on your mind. The answer is actually very simple but its just that people don’t seem to want to accept simple treatments anymore. They are made to believe that there is some deep rooted complex problems that can only be cured by some extremely complex medications that will also burn a nice big hole in their pockets! People seem to be made to think that the more expensive the treatment the better it must be! You couln’t be further from the truth.

As complex as Acne may seem, there is a very simple explanation to the development of acne and an even simpler cure for it but its just a matter of whether the individual is ready for a change in lifestyle or not! Period! O.K. now that I have gotten that off my chest, let me start to explain the reasons for adult acne and I’ll end of with the simplest, cheapest and most effective method for every single person who wants to cure their acne will need to do. Fair? Lets begin….

If you are under the impression that acne is caused by hormone imbalance, which is why most teens experience acne, you are only partially right. Acne occurs because something in your body is out of sync. What do I mean? When anything in your body including all your organs is not performing as it should be and is out of balance, your body will try to find a way of telling you this. So if you are constantly breaking out with pimples, then its your body trying to communicate with you and tell you something is wrong internally and should be addressed and corrected.. So what is a pimple? A pimple is made up of a build up of toxins and impurities that your body is excreting.So what should you do? Listen to your body and start fixing the internal problem that causes your acne to appear in the first place; you will not only get rid of your acne you will also achieve beautiful, healthy, even toned clear skin complexion, re-balance your body and prevent future hormonal or toxic overload related conditions.

We are not born with acne. No one is. Acne is formed because there is an overload of toxins in your body and your body has to get rid of these toxins thus acne. Look at it this way, to make it easier to understand, I’ll use the acne formula.

Acne happens when there is a cause and a trigger thus:

CAUSE + TRIGGER = ACNE

What are the causes of acne? Well as I was mentioning above,ultimately, every disease results from a breakdown within your body. All major diseases and chronic conditions are warning signs of something very fundamentally wrong inside. Cause could vary depending on the individual. They could be any of the following:

The accumulation of toxins, the hormones not in balance, high Blood sugar levels, chronic constipation…

Then there are the triggers which most of you would know about but have actually regarded as the cause instead of the trigger.A Triggers are usually factors that “trigger” your acne to form once you are suffering from any of the causes. Namely: anything from wrong feeding habits, such as irregular hours of eating, improper food, excess of starches and sugar, excess of fatty foods,use of tea, coffee, alcohol or tobacco, strenuous studies, masturbation and sedentary habits which lead to indigestion and general debility, chocolates, seafood etc. If you are an acne sufferer, you probably know exactly which triggers you a re more suceptible to already.

So now you know that Acne is formed by underlying causes within your body that are sensitive to triggers that will actually form the acne. So which do you treat? The cause or the trigger? You could do either or both but that is what you need to decide. I will lay the facts out for you. If you choose to address and eliminate the root cause of acne, that will bring your body back to a state of balance thus it will no longer be sensitive to any triggers and “voala”! No more acne! Or you could go the easy way and just stay away from the triggers. Now this method does not fix anything. As long as you don’t eat or do any of the triggers, you will not get a breakout but the moment you do, you will have a massive breakout. Moreover, this may mean you have to stay away from things that you love forever! Plus in the long run, your body’s imbalances could lead to more serious deseases and forms to eliminate the toxin build up etc. So there you have it. Eliminate either the cause or the effect and you eliminate acne. However, I would definitely go with eliminating the cause so I don’t have to fear whether my body may develop new triggers over time and acne will be back again.

Now how do you treat the casue? This is where you will need to do the simplest form of acne treatment that I was talking about in the beginning. You need to detox your system and get it back into a state of balance. There are only 2 programs that I will recommend for the best results. If you go through this program, you will never have to worry about acne in your adult years again. You will be rid of acne and what’s more, you would have actually done a huge service to your health as well. So find the best treatment below for you and go with it. You will not regret it and that’s a guarantee!

To Your Success!

By: Sharon Shalini

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Is One Pimple A Sign Of Adult Acne?

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011
Are pimples the same as acne? If you have a lone pimple or two, is that acne? Actually, the presence of a pimple does not indicate an acne problem. Pimples are small skin lesions or inflammations commonly arising from clogged or infected pores. Most pimple outbreaks are usually a sign of impending acne, but there are other causes as well, like bacterial folliculitis, keratosis pilaris and other skin problems. If left unattended, they can multiply and lead to severe acne. They can even leave annoying scars on your skin if they are not treated immediately.

Medical studies indicate that approximately 85% of teenagers and adolescents experience pimple outbreaks. This happens when the skin tries to adjust to hormonal changes that are typical during puberty. However, even adults can have pimples. It is also common for women to develop pimple outbreaks during their menstrual cycle when their hormones surge before or during their menstrual cycle.

What causes pimples to occur?

Our skin has tiny pores which are connected to oil glands. Once these oil glands are blocked, either by dirt, oil, or dead skin, they excrete then block the growth of hair follicles, causing a pimple to form. Additionally, elevation of hormones produced during puberty or the menstrual cycle in women result in the hormone by-product called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This hormone by product over stimulates the oil gland resulting in plugging of the pore and acne production. To address this, there are acne products, creams and ointments, available over the counter which you can use topically. However, if after using these products your acne seems to be getting worse, it is recommended that you go see a dermatologist or skin expert immediately.

How do you treat pimples?

Many grandmothers have said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This old principle applies to the treatment of pimples and adult acne as well. Start by addressing the problem even before it happens. To do so, stick to a regular skin cleansing regimen that will rid your pores of unwanted particles and dirt. The easier it is for your skin to breath, the fewer problems you will have. It does require a bit of discipline and patience, but it will be worth it in the long run.

If you have been lax in the prevention department, or prevention simply doesn’t work for you. there are things you can do to treat outbreaks of adult acne. First, don’t squeeze your pimples and do the sebum extractions yourself. This could likely lead to further infection and scarring. Also, avoid touching your face and pimples often. Increased friction on the pimple will cause it to close up further, making extraction a lot more difficult.

You should use only oil-free, antibacterial cleansers made especially to combat pimple outbreaks. Be careful not to over scrub, though, as your skin still needs its natural oils to stay healthy and blooming. Believe it or not, If you dry it out too much, another set of pimple outbreaks could occur. Cleanse deeply, but moderately. In fact, some skin experts even recommend that you wash only with water and mild/baby soap. Switching from one cleansing product to another could also cause allergies and other skin problems.

If your pimples recur every time, it could be a sign of acne. In case the over the counter medications are not helping then consult your doctor immediately before your acne gets aggravated.