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What is acne

Acne consists of those terrible, red, swollen, pus-filled pimples which are the every woman's worst nightmare. The most common form of acne is known as acne vulgaris, usually found on women with oily skin. Acne occurs most often during puberty, because hormonal changes cause a greater secretion of sebum or oil. The oil blocks the pores, causing acne. Almost every woman will experience a few acne pimples at some point in her life.
There are various other factors that could cause acne.
  • Pores clogged by dirt or pollution.
  • An undue amount of stress.
  • Hormonal changes caused by menstruation.
  • Too many soft drinks and too much fried food or chocolates.
  • Do your parents have a pimple problem Genes could be a factor.
  • Some forms of medication.
  • Dandruff or a greasy scalp. Certain types of products you use in your hair could also irritate your skin, causing acne.
While acne is commonly seen at adolescence, many women get it during pregnancy as well, again due to hormonal changes. However, a few months after delivery the acne subsides as the hormone levels normalize. Surprising as it may sound, many women get acne for the first time in their mid-thirties or forties! This type of acne is called acne rosacea.

Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment

The next time you pick up a face wash or pimple cure cream read the list of ingredients to find out if it contains benzoyl peroxide, very effective for fighting acne. Acne is bacteria, growing in a clogged pore, and benzoyl peroxide fights bacteria. Just make sure you smear enough of it, and use it often. Your skin will start clearing up.
Fight acne on your back by making sure you scrub your back with a loofah or rough cloth while showering, after applying soap. Giving your bath a one minute scrub everyday will work wonders. If you exercise, take a shower after your workout. Don't wait too long, or the sweat will dry up and clog pores, only aggravating the acne. Apply benzoyl peroxide on your back as well.
Benzoyl peroxide is drying, so if your face or back feels very dry, realize that this is normal. Once your face is clean, you can reduce the amount of cream you apply, and your skin will gradually return to normal.

Other Treatment Options

Antibiotics: Acne can usually be treated by antibiotics. Some antibiotics for acne are very strong, and have severe side effects. The hair may start falling, or the woman may even experience difficulty during childbirth. Never, ever take any acne medication that has been prescribed for another person.
The pill: Some birth control pills can also help treat acne. This is because the hormones in the pill can stabilize the hormones that are causing the oily sebum, which causes acne.
Lazer: Lazer treatments are also effective in treating acne, but this is an expensive option. However, acne medication could also make a rather large hole in your pocket as well!
Irritation: Avoid any form of irritation to your skin. Don't pick at it or touch it too much, avoid scrubbing it with a harsh cloth, keep hair away from your face and never use substandard makeup.




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Name: zalak
City:   ahmedabad
Comments:   sice a very long time i hv acne problems..i even hv scars now..d thing is i hv done lotssa medicines which was prescibed to me by skin specialists but after d treatment is over d acne comes again in few months...i also hv tem in back..now i think of havng some lazer or electrolysis treatment..wat can b d cost..could u plz help me..yea 1 more thng m 19 yr old..hope u ll help me..thanx a lot..
Name: giulianna sanchez
City:   california
Comments:   I have acnee problemas. i am 26 years old ans this pimples are killing me. i hate my face because of this. i want to know about accutane because my friend told me is good because she took it.
Name: malathi
City:   India
Comments:   I don't know very much abt acutane, but I've been taking doxycycline pills for the past 2 weeks. Really works, needs a prescription so see your dermatologist. My tips for acne: 1) sleep on your back and wash the pillowcase at least once a week 2) don't touch your face! 3) wash the face ONLY twice a day, once morning and night 4) wash face with warm water after workouts and working out more often will bring skin a natural glow! Exercise helps slow the aging process! 5) eat lots of friuts and veggies, they detox the body Good Luck!
Name: i dont exist
City:   that doesnt exist too
Comments:   miss whoever-is-troubled-by-acne, mix a few drops of lemon juice with cream(or milk if oily skin)and apply..u could also try tomatoes..i think that will do the trick.
Name: seeking help
City:   india
Comments:   i have a mixture of oily and dry skin plus i've lots of pimples.i applied a anti-acne cream on the pimples ONLY but as a result the pimples got a wee bit bigger and my skin turned extra dry(even the oily parts).this happened when i used the cream the 2nd time.1st time it worked all right and i got rid of acne.plz suggest a home remedy to get rid of acne as wellas suntan ,that isn't very hard on dry skin.
Name: Ammar
City:   Lahore
Comments:   i need some tips or home made treatments for acne and pimples...plz send how can i get free from these.......and because of pimples there are blemishes on skin now wat is the remedy top vanish that blemishes......
Name: kruti
City:   Ahmedabad
Comments:   I have problem of dandruff particularly when I have dry hair(Without oil). Heena and other hair pack, daily washing of hair etc. have not solved my problem.
Name: Betty Bos
City:   Chicago
Comments:   I have acnee problemas. i am 26 years old ans this pimples are killing me. i hate my face because of this. i want to know about home made treatments.Thank you anticipate. Bet
Name: Claire B
City:   Chicago
Comments:   I am 21 years old and have had major acne since I was 12. That includes having an oily and red face, pimples and blackheads. I have tried everything from cleansers to perscriptions to home remedies. I have had more food on my face than in my body trying to rid myself of acne. I finally found something that works. A cosmologist. Many people think a cosmologist only does hair and makeup, which is not true. This is a person who is licensed to treat skin, including problems. The person I go to does the European style of facials which means she actually digs into my skin and gets out the blackheads and oil deposits. Because she is licensed she was taught how to handle skin without damaging it, although it does hurt when she works on my face. You have to be tough because it does hurt. I will say though, this works. It works it works it works, I swear on my life. I go to her regularly, once a week when I first started and as she cleaned my face I had to go less and less, now I go once a month and my skin has never looked better. I send everyone I meet to this lady, she has really helped me out. If you are going to go to a cosmologist (I highly recommend it) or look into going be sure to go to one that handles skin problems using the European style or you are just going to get some lady who puts a bunch of creams on your face. If you want to know more about this just give a comment and I'll reply. This is the only thing I have done that has given me immediate and lasting results. And I don't have to use perscriptions anymore either.
Name: Claire B
City:   Chicago
Comments:   *laughs* I got the title mixed up, they're called cosmotologists, not cosomologists, cosomologists study the cosmos, not the face! Sorry about that. A cosmotologist is the lady I go to.
Name: noone
City:   nowhere
Comments:   Im 14 and I took my mothers prescribed acne m,edication. Will that cause a problemNULL
Name: diana
City:   New York
Comments:   Hello, I read a good book online. Its available for immediate download. The name of the book is BEAUTIFUL SKIN. It was very helpful to me, because i have suffered with acne for many years. I think it will help you too : )
Name: Izabella
City:   Beverly Hills
Comments:   people! just go the dermatologist and get medication and CHEMICAL PEELS!! I did that.. I had the worst acne problems when I was between 12-15. It was horrible, until my mom took me to the dermatologist. I am 16 now, no pimples in sight, have the fairest skin in school, invisible pores! Go to the derm and get chemical peels!
Name: someone
City:   huh
Comments:   hay i need to get rid of those extremely embarassing scars on my cheeks..Plz a remedy....Thanks
Name: Calle
City:   y-town
Comments:   I have 2 spots on my face that were pimples but i kept picking them n then now they r almost just like a big red spot on my face n they look disgusting. Please give me some advice before i go to the exibition tomorrow, so everyone doesn't have too see them.
Name: fatima
City:   london
Comments:   i've had acne ever since i waz 11 n from tht tyme till now i've been to two diffirent demz. n itz da same thing i get pillz n creamz use them it getz a lil betta but then it getz worse again m 16 now +i drinke twice as must water than i used to before i eat alot less fried food no chocolatez n itz still therer plz help out n tell me wat shud i do i've even got markz left plz give me sum gud adcive
Name: xyz
City:   abc
Comments:   i am 23 got a problem of acne since i was in school that time it was not so worst but now there are lots of scars on ym face aswell as my back and just want to get rid of them coz of them i do feel inferior sometimes..i have also tried with dermatologists once in life but when i stop taking the medicines it jsut reappears....plzz help me out to get rid of this..it will help me to present my self better as i feel inferior when i go for job..i feel insecured...
Name: sana
City:   lahore
Comments:   i m 20 year old . my problem is i have acne scars,blemishes on my face.how can i get free of these.i want to clean my face from theses blemishes.plz could u tell me some home remedy or treatment ..plzz help me thanks
Name: tina
City:   jhg
Comments:   who have read the book to get rid of acnes in 3 daysNULL can you please email me the instructions at pinkestpink21@netscape.net
Name: Bharti Patel
City:   burlingame
Comments:   Hi! I have a brown spots on my cheeks, i got during pregnancy during my 5 month. It is i think Melasma. Now my baby is 5 months, but i still have them. Can some one suggest be what to do.
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