Acne - Basic Understanding by Polly Childs

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ACNE - Basic Understanding

Acne is the bane of existence for nearly 17 million people

who suffer from some form of acne.

Acne is not only embarrassing but also causes psychosocial

effects such as: anxiety, depression, inferiority,

insecurity, frustration and self-consciousness.

Acne can be in the form of blackheads, whiteheads, pimples

or cysts. Can be on the face, neck, shoulders, upper back

or chest.

The different definitions of acne are:

Acne blemish: A flaw in the skin

Acne pimple: A small, prominent, inflamed elevation of the

skin

Blackhead: A condition of the skin characterized by a black

tip.

Whitehead: A condition of the skin characterized by a small,

firm, whitish elevation of the skin

Cysts: When the clogged pore is swollen, infected and forms

a bump it’s called a “cyst”

Those most susceptible are teenagers and adolescents but it

also affects many adults. Although the exact cause of acne

is still unknown… there are certain triggers that might

possibly contribute to it such as bacteria, blocked pores,

hormonal changes, excess oil and also genetics may play a

large part in it.

One thing you can be sure of…contrary to popular belief,

poor hygiene and food such as chocolate does not cause acne.

Severe cases of acne may cause pitted skin and scarring. If

you have deep acne scars you may want to go for dermabrasion

or dermaplaning to give your skin a smoother appearance.

These can be used on small areas of the face.

There are a wide variety of products available for acne

treatment anywhere from the mildest lotions to the severest

prescriptive forms of treatment. A study comparing popular

acne remedies recently discovered relatively inexpensive

lotions are as effective as powerful prescription

antibiotics.

You’ll find many pros and cons regarding all forms of

treatment but few of the many treatments that have come

about over the years have given any lasting effect. Some

treatments have actually been very unhealthy and dangerous

for the user.

One treatment - Accutane, may cause severe birth defects and

also cause depression which has led the FDA to strengthen

its restrictions on its use. These new restrictions require

manufacturers of Accutane and its generic versions to keep

track of the doctors who prescribe the drug, and also the

pharmacies that sell the drug and the patients who use it.

Because it is a high-risk drug, Accutane should be

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BIO:

Polly Childs is the author of "ACNE - Basic Understanding."
Visit her site to find out more about facial skin care.
Our mission is to assist you in solving all your facial
skin care problems from Acne to Wrinkles.
http://www.complete-facial-skin-care.com

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