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Acne, Cure of Acne

Writen by Keith Londrie

Acne is common skin disorder which resulting from hormones on the skin's sebaceous glands. The best treatment is the one that cures the condition. Acne infection is also an injury that needs repair and body sends white blood cells and other molecules that fight the infection and repair the infected site. Acne gives the combination of symptoms like greasy skin, white heads, black heads, pimples, inflammation and scar formation. Acne can also be caused by eating habits, containg too much fat, too much sugar or the wrong kind of fat may cause acne. Poor digestion, washing and use of strong soaps aggravate acne.

Some Factors which can cause Acne,
 - Stress
 - Some contraceptive agents
 - Environmental or domestic pollution.
 - Humid environments.
 - Some antidepressants.
 - Use of some types of greasy cosmetic products.
 - Some antiperspirant products.
 - Exposing the skin for chlorine or other halogens, or medicines containing halogens.
 - Women may get aggravated acne 2-7 days before menstruation.

Some Advice to prevent from Acne

Advice about Diet

- Do not consume a great amount of fat. 
 - The fat you add to the food should be natural oils. Olive oil is ideal, but use other types of oils too, like walnut oil, sunflower oil and soy oil. However, do not use only soy oil as many tend to do. Using only soy oil will give you too much of some fatty acids and too less of others.
 - Eat much fish, seafood and not so much meat.
 - Eat food with a high fiber content to regulate the digestion, like vegetables, whole cereals, full corn bread and fruit.

Avoid certain things

Do not use greasy or heavy cosmetics that clog your skin and are difficult to wash away.

- Do not use strong irritating antiperspirants. 
 - Do not wash with strong soap or cleaners that dry up your skin and take away all the natural oily protection in your skin. 
 - If you perform body-building, do not use anabolic steroids or other hormonal supplements.
 - Use clothes that allow air to reach your body surface to avoid collection of humidity and overheating of your skin.

Natural Process or homemade treatment to cure acne

Grind nutmeg (jaiphal) with unboiled milk and apply on affected area. This works as a magic. Pimples should disappear without leaving a mark.

Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder.

Make orange peel paste by grinding it in some water. Apply on and around pimples

Mix groundnut oil with an equal amtount of fresh lime juice and apply on face. leave for 10-15 minutes and wash. It may be applied daily to prevent formation of blackheads and pimples.

Make a paste of sandalwood with rose water. Apply on affected area. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.

Make a paste of neem leaves with turmeric powder. Apply on affected area. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water

Keith Londrie II is a well known author. For more information on acne, please visit Acne Information for a wealth of information. Another good site is Acne treatments. And yet another site is Stop acne.

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Acne - Different Types And How To Recognize Them

Writen by Michael Russell

Acne has many forms. Although it is most commonly located on the face it can occur anywhere on the body. Cases of acne can be anywhere from mild to severe. Mild cases which can be self-treated are typically manageable. Severe cases of acne though should be treated under the guidance of a qualified health professional. A dermatologist would be the type of doctor to consult in this case.

The type of acne experienced by most people is 'common acne', its scientific name is 'acne vulgaris'. Other names you may have heard this type of acne called are whiteheads, blackheads, pustules, papules, cysts or nodules.

Blackheads occur when a pore becomes partially blocked. Sebum is the substance which causes oily skin. This along with dead skin cells and bacteria can drain to the skin's surface. This in turn causes the pigments to be exposed to air. It is this exposure that causes the black color and can take an extended period of time to clear up.

Whiteheads occur when the sebum, dead cells and bacteria become blocked in the pores completely and are held beneath the surface of the skin.

A red circle with a white or yellow center signals the appearance of pustules. While it sounds menacing this is the form of acne we know as pimples or zits.

Nodules are much larger than the other types of acne and form tough lumps beneath the skin's surface. These tend to be painful and can last for several months. This form of acne should be treated by a dermatologist as it is highly prone to scarring.

Along the same lines as the nodule is the cyst. Cysts are a form of acne that are filled with pus. Cysts also tend to be painful and can result in scarring if left untreated. Cysts should also be looked at by a dermatologist.

A rare form of 'acne vulgaris' that is extremely disfiguring is acne conglobata. This type of acne is more commonly found in males rather than females. Acne conglobata causes large lesions to form on the body, most notably on the chest, back, face, upper arms and thighs. It can also be accompanied by blackheads. It can cause damage to the skin and permanent scarring. The condition could persist for several years and could cause psychological as well as physical suffering. Another form of this is acne fulminans. Symptoms of this are fever and aching joints. The common treatment is oral steroids.

When acne is treated over a long period with antibiotics a bacterial infection can occur called gram-negative folliculitis. Symptoms of this bacterial infection are pustules and cysts.

A form of acne called Pyoderma Faciale affects females between the ages of 20 and 40. More susceptible are women in this age range who have not had acne before. Symptoms of this are painful pustules, nodules on the face and cysts. Also possible is permanent scarring. This typically will clear up within a year.

Acne Rosacea, commonly called just rosacea, typically affects people over the age of 30. A symptom of this is a red rash on the face. Also possible are other skin blemishes such as pimples. Care should be taken not to confuse this with acne vulgaris as each has a different treatment. Rosacea is more commonly found in women. However, when it does affect men it is more severe.

Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Acne

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