Acne Articles

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Peter rodrick @ Saturday, 12th July 2008 @ 6:16 PM

Acne is characterized by skin blemishes or pimples and can occur at any point throughout once in a lifetime. Since it is related to hormonal imbalance, acne frequently appears at puberty and in women over forty as they approach menopause. The western medical approach is to treat acne with antibiotics, but this can harm the liver. In Chinese terminology the skin is controlled by the lung system and affected by the liver system, and acne is commonly a condition of heat and toxin in the lun... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Trevor Mulholland @ Saturday, 12th July 2008 @ 4:59 AM

There are many commercial products to use on your acne but you can save money and treat it just as well with what you already have at home. The most important thing you can do for your acne is to cleanse your face regularly. Commercial face washes are effective but your kitchen is full of things that work just as well. You've heard of oatmeal baths to soothe dry and itchy skin but did you know it's also great for treating your acne? Mixing oatmeal into a paste with plain yog... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Mary Murphy @ Thursday, 10th July 2008 @ 1:04 AM

Baby acne is a common disorder that affects approximately 20% of newborns. It's nothing serious that you need to panic about, but should be treated. In this article I examine some of the best practices for treating baby acne. To treat baby acne, it is important to understand what it is first. With adult acne, your body produces hormones, which will stimulate to sebaceous glands to produce more oil. The oil production begins in your follicles and as your hair grows, it brings it out t... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By John Hubert @ Monday, 7th July 2008 @ 1:36 PM

Treatment methods have been around for hundreds of years, and people have always been trying to find a cure for acne. Some treatments have been more effective than others, and now with the advent of technology and medicine, more possibilities in treating acne have arisen. A common question that an acne sufferer must answer, is whether or not they want to try and cure their acne by natural remedies, creams, or through laser therapy. Indeed, laser therapy is advisable for those who have ac... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Cameron McKenna @ Monday, 7th July 2008 @ 1:33 PM

Do an internet search for "acne cure" and you will get thousands of pages from companies trying to sell you the latest cleanser, to forum sites and message boards offering free advice. One thing they all have in common is they all claim to have an acne cure. However, if you make an appointment to see a dermatologist he or she will look you in the eye and tell you that an acne cure does not exist. What they will tell you is, there might not be a cure, but with medication we can control... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By John Tolmachoff @ Monday, 7th July 2008 @ 1:44 AM

Acne is a nasty little problem that millions of people face every single day. However, many people who are trying with all of their might to fight acne have to also deal with myths surrounding the skin condition. Dealing with myths can greatly hinder your fight against acne. While acne is not a serious or deadly skin condition, it is a condition that can ruin a persons self esteem or even their quality of life. In this article, we will discuss the five most common myths about acne, puttin... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Trevor Mulholland @ Saturday, 5th July 2008 @ 8:50 AM

Lumps on your genitals do NOT necessarily mean you have a sexually transmitted disease-it could be a condition resembling acne. The lumps eventually (or quickly) become inflamed and the top turns yellow as the skin swells and becomes so thin the pus becomes visible. This condition is actually called folliculitis, or and inflammation of the hair follicle. The follicle becomes blocked with dead skin cells, perspiration and other materials resulting in an acne-like condition. Another type of ge... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By James Briggs @ Sunday, 29th June 2008 @ 8:58 AM

Having acne isn't something anyone is happy with. What is even worse though is that for some individuals the signs of it linger long after it has gone away. This is in the form of acne scars. They can be very minimal or they can be very evident which will make a person self conscious most of the time. How do Acne Scars Form? Acne scars form after the breakouts have cleared up. Some individuals worry that they have scars right away. This is because they redness and indentions f... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Cameron McKenna @ Saturday, 28th June 2008 @ 8:00 AM

I know you're saying to yourself, how can diet and acne be related, because my doctor told me that diet has nothing to do with acne. It's important for you to first understand this: In order to cure your acne, diet is just one change you're going to have to make, there are other factors as well that need to be addressed. How can I be so sure? I suffered with very severe acne for years. I did everything to try and remedy the problem, from over the counter meds to seeing man... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Trevor Mulholland @ Saturday, 28th June 2008 @ 1:26 AM

Acne isn't easy to live with but 90% of the global population has to at one time or another. It strikes all ages, races, cultures and geographical regions. There are ways to deal with it, though. Briefly, acne happens when a hair follicle becomes clogged by dead skin and debris. Bacteria that naturally live on your face then infect the pore and the result is a blackhead or pimple. By the time you notice a pimple it's too late to prevent it so you must take aggressive action ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Caleb Anderson @ Friday, 27th June 2008 @ 9:41 AM

Almost everyone experiences acne at some point in his or her life. Although there is no exact cause, cure or prevention, there are plenty of resources available for people to be able to choose the best treatment and prevention for themselves. What exactly is acne? Acne vlugaris, known by most as just plain acne, is a skin disease that happens when follicles, or pores, become blocked with oil. This causes bacteria to grow, and can result in what everyone calls zits or pimples. more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By James Briggs @ Wednesday, 25th June 2008 @ 7:28 PM

Acne institutes offer individuals information that will help them to look and feel better. It be very frustrating as well as depressing when you suffer from acne. For some people it is an occasional breakout they have to contend with. For others though their acne is chronic and that means they don't a break from it. Getting accurate information on what is available out there is important. There are thousands of products that claim they will give you the results you are look... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Peter rodrick @ Tuesday, 24th June 2008 @ 3:02 AM

Acne is a chronic disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Some of the characteristics of acne include black heads, pimples, cysts, infected abscesses, and rarely scarring. Acne usually occurs during adolescence in both men and women. To be more specific, acne starts during puberty and tends to get worse for people with oily skin. There are two main types of acne and they are inflammatory and non-inflammatory. Non-inflammatory acne is the usual whiteheads and the blackh... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Trevor Mulholland @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 9:06 AM

In addition to the embarrassment of an acne outbreak, sometimes the face is left with scars from the lesions. It's important to differentiate between scarring and temporary marks, however. Macules are red or reddish flat spots that are left from the most serious acne lesions. The macule lingers for up to six month but will eventually disappear without a trace. Another aftereffect of acne is discoloration of the skin, or a loss of pigmentation. This, too, is rarely permanent and... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Ray Baker @ Thursday, 19th June 2008 @ 1:33 PM

If you ask the question, "how serious is acne", most people, including many health care professionals, will tell you that they regard acne as a relatively trivial condition. After all, acne never kills anyone, it's not a condition that causes severe disability and, if it was left untreated, it would resolve itself in the majority of cases. So perhaps it should come as no surprise that a lot of health care professionals, especially those who haven't been trained in skin conditio... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Scott Goodman @ Saturday, 14th June 2008 @ 5:32 AM

The type of acne blemish treatment that is best for you depends on the severity of your acne problem. Please consult your dermatologist to determine what types of treatments will be most effective for your particular acne problem. Your doctor may prescribe simple lotions as well as oral medications. Mild Acne Blemish Treatments If you are dealing with mild acne, treatments you might want to consider using include gently cleansing your skin with mild soaps like Neutrogena and Dove.... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Scott Goodman @ Saturday, 14th June 2008 @ 5:28 AM

Acne is a skin condition that most typically occurs as a result of an excess of oil produced by the oil glands in the skin. This results in the clogging of pores and the forming of pimples, as well as cysts and nodules which are basically larger and longer lasting pimples. Many cases of acne are very mild, some so mild that they are hardly even noticeable. But then there are also many people who have such a serious and damaging acne condition that they end up getting scars on their face.... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Scott Goodman @ Saturday, 14th June 2008 @ 2:05 AM

Acne is a skin condition that usually begins when greasy secretions from the skin's sebaceous glands plug the tiny openings for the hair follicles. Blackheads, whiteheads, cysts and nodules may all form as a result of this, and some cases of acne are so mild that they are hardly noticeable whereas others are so severe that they can almost be debilitating. For some people their acne is so bad that they become depressed and many do not even want to leave the house because they are so a... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Scott Goodman @ Saturday, 14th June 2008 @ 2:03 AM

There are plenty of articles written on what is the definition of acne and what are the causes of acne. This article will focus on the alternative treatments that you might not be familiar with. Alternative acne treatments include nutrition, herbs, vitamins, aromatherapy acupressure, Reflexology and other types of treatments to help you with acne problems. Zinc for Acne Zinc is sometimes used as an alternative acne treatment for those who suffer from acne. Zinc has proven effectiv... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Trevor Mulholland @ Saturday, 14th June 2008 @ 12:24 AM

There are so many OTC (over the counter) acne medications that some stores haven't enough room to display them all. Prescription medications for acne are plentiful, too, as well as costly. What if you didn't have to spend all this money on your acne? Well, you don't because healthy, natural and effective remedies for acne are right in your own kitchen and garden. Most acne medications use harsh chemicals to treat the symptoms of acne. You can have healthier skin by usin... more...