Acne Articles

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Mary Murphy @ Friday, 13th June 2008 @ 3:28 PM

If you are like me, you will avoid taking any medications when it comes to your health. Many of us believe that medications are poison for your body and natural remedies are a better choice, especially in the treatment of acne. Accutane is particularly frightening because of all of the side effects. Natural remedies for the treatment of acne will have very few side effects if any. The Chinese believe in having a healthy mind body and soul. They are, after all the ones who came up with a... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Adam Engelbrecht @ Tuesday, 10th June 2008 @ 5:08 AM

Acne is not a deadly disease, but it can have a devastating effect on your self-esteem and ability to enjoy life so it is important to know how to prevent it and if you already have it how to care for your skin and how to cure the acne. A particularly severe form of acne is known as cystic acne and in this article I will look at the ways to prevent and treat this skin problem. Cystic acne manifests when your body overproduces fatty acids known as sebum. When sebum blocks the sebaceous gla... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Peter rodrick @ Saturday, 7th June 2008 @ 10:23 PM

Acne is a disorder resulting from the action of hormones on the skin's oil glands (sebaceous glands), which leads to plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions commonly called pimples or zits. Acne lesions usually occur on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Nearly 17 million people in the United States have acne, making it the most common skin disease. Although acne is not a serious health threat, severe acne can lead to disfiguring, permanent scarring, which can be upsetting to people... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Trevor Mulholland @ Saturday, 7th June 2008 @ 12:34 AM

There are a number of ways to treat acne with home remedies or over the counter treatments. Sometimes a case is severe enough to warrant prescription medication and there are a number of these on the market now, each with their own assets and detriments. You should be aware that there is no real "cure" for acne but outbreaks can be prevented or, when they do occur, treated quickly and effectively. Most acne outbreaks aren't so severe as to warrant prescription medicines. Y... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Jaison Jacob @ Thursday, 5th June 2008 @ 1:59 PM

Acne skin care is vital for the patient who suffers from devastating outbreaks. There are many different home remedies, over-the-counter medications and creams, as well as prescription medications that can eliminate the visible effects of acne. Acne skin care is crucial if you want to clear it up. It is a complicated subject. It is essential that you show patience with any treatment for acne breakouts and understand exactly what it is the treatment is doing to your skin. Acne skin care is... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By James Woolley @ Thursday, 5th June 2008 @ 1:45 PM

The aloe vera ingredient is found in a number of cosmetic products and is used to treat a number of different conditions. It can be used to treat a number of different digestive problems and is also excellent for treating various skin conditions, but is it an effective treatment for acne? Acne is a problem for millions of people all over the world, and particularly affects teenagers and young adults. It is a skin condition that can affect different parts of the body but is often most comm... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Peter rodrick @ Thursday, 5th June 2008 @ 6:53 AM

Abrasions are very common sports injuries that are usually caused by a fall on a hard surface. As the athlete falls or slides on the ground, friction causes layers of skin to rub off. The skin is composed of an outer layer (the epidermis) which provides protection, and a deep inner layer (the dermis), which provides the firmness and flexibility of the skin. Abrasions typically refer to an injury that removes these layers of skin. Causes of Abrasion There are many causes wh... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Ray Baker @ Monday, 2nd June 2008 @ 6:45 AM

It's important to understand that acne is a very common skin condition (affecting over 80% of teenagers) that normally starts in the early teenage years, and can continue well into adulthood. The majority of suffers though, see their condition resolve in their early twenties. From what we understand, acne is caused by a combination of three things; sebaceous glands in the skin that are producing too much oil, dead skin cells are being shed and blocking pores, and an increased bacter... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Robert Kokoska @ Thursday, 29th May 2008 @ 6:59 AM

Since the skin is the largest organ on the body and it assist other major organs in the human body with eliminating waste, one of the best acne treatments is diet which has many home remedies for acne in the foods that we eat. If you are unhealthy inside it will be reflected in your skin. Acne occurs when the natural oils that the skin produces clogs the pores of the skin. Normally Acne is prevalent in the onset of puberty when the body starts to produce hormones, it has also been known to be ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Corbin Newlyn @ Thursday, 29th May 2008 @ 12:42 AM

Skin Breakouts can happen regardless what your skin type is, so whether you have oily, normal, combination, or dry skin, you will be in need of a few skin care tips to effectively manage the health of your skin on a day to day basis. The best acne treatment for your skin might change from time to time, but these ideas will certainly help you to get the complexion you always wanted. Foods For Your Skin No matter what your type of skin, you should make certain that you are consuming ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Corbin Newlyn @ Thursday, 29th May 2008 @ 12:40 AM

If you have been thinking about a more permanent way to treat your acne, then chances are you have heard of laser acne treatment. Laser acne treatment is a procedure that works for numerous individuals who battle with breakouts, but how do you know if it's right for you? If you are curious about serious skin care and want to learn how this type of skincare can work for you, read on to discover more about laser acne treatment, how to tell if it's best for you, and what you can do... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Jaison Jacob @ Monday, 26th May 2008 @ 5:46 PM

Acne is an outbreak of many pimples, blackheads, etc. Acne is NOT caused by dirty pores but most likely by over active oil glands. The excess oil makes the pores sticky allowing bacteria to become trapped inside. Acne is nothing more than a plugged pore. Your sweat glands (technically called sebaceous glands) are stimulated by the rise and fall of testosterone, a male hormone that (surprise) is found in both males and females. Acne is perhaps the most unruly thing that anyone can experien... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Trevor Mulholland @ Monday, 26th May 2008 @ 4:55 PM

There are no fixed jawline acne causes which normally affect persons in their adulthood and not in the adolescent years of their life. This problem comes as a surprise to most people who thought that their problems of pimples and acne are over with their teenage days and that they could now forget about skin problems. Jawline acne appears on the jaw line, cheeks, chest, back and buttocks of the person, mostly in women who are past their teens. Unlike the acne in the teenagers, this is a p... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Robert Kokoska @ Monday, 26th May 2008 @ 9:38 AM

When I was an adolescent it was believed that a poor diet contributed to aggravating acne outbreaks. Now over twenty years later I have read many articles and books that stated that diet has no little to no effect at all on acne. So in other words diet as a natural treatment for acne does not have a positive or negative effect. For years we have been strictly told that we are what we eat and I believe that our skin is a reflection of our health and therefore a natural acne treatment is often a c... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Robert Kokoska @ Monday, 26th May 2008 @ 7:11 AM

Many people want to know if acne products really work? In the old days you could only get your non prescription acne products from the drug store but now in the information age there are so many different acne medications available from a great many sources. How many of us have been awake to see the late night infomercials on acne treatments that are supposed to have been developed by some brilliant doctor selling for $39.95 a bottle. Then there are the numerous books as well as countles... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Jaison Jacob @ Sunday, 25th May 2008 @ 5:40 AM

Acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States. An estimated 80 percent of all people between the ages of 11 and 30 have outbreaks, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. It is an inflammatory disease of the skin. It is a disorder of the skin's pilosebaceous unit, which consists of an oil gland(sebaceous gland) and a canal (pore) that contains a hair called a follicle. Acne is not caused or made worse by something in your d... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Robert Kokoska @ Sunday, 25th May 2008 @ 1:48 AM

Acne which is a skin disorder most common in teenagers at puberty when the hormones are starting to develop. Acne which is often the blight of adolescence years is known to follow some people into adulthood. Eating a healthy diet can be an an Acne cure for many people but it is definitely a natural Acne treatment for everyone. Home remedies are among some of the best treatments for acne. Prescription Acne medication can scar if not used appropriately. When it comes to wearing makeup the ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Ray Baker @ Saturday, 24th May 2008 @ 2:19 PM

Looking after your skin properly plays an important role in treating acne. By following these 7 skin care tips, you will help improve your treatment results: 1. Wash your face gently with a mild cleanser and pat it dry with a soft cotton face cloth - Do this morning and night. Do not scrub your face, research has shown that vigorous scrubbing can irritate your acne and make things worse - Remember, acne is NOT caused by poor hygiene. The best way to improve your acne is choosing the righ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Rob Lamper @ Saturday, 24th May 2008 @ 1:26 PM

Anyone that suffers with acne (Zits) may feel as if they spend most of their time searching for remedies; Fortunately, skin care treatments are plentiful. It is not surprising then that a great deal of money has been spent on skin care treatment development; these days, even with serious cases, there are many skin care treatments available. Although the number of acne skin care products and treatments might at first seem endless, they can actually be categorized into three areas: * Dr... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Acne | By Robert Kokoska @ Friday, 23rd May 2008 @ 6:20 PM

I remember the first time that I saw that there was laser treatment for acne. I instantly got a picture in my mind of a James Bond movie in which he was tied up and a laser was cutting into his cloths. I though to my self I would rather live with acne than to us laser as an acne treatment. I have learned a lot sense then and have found that for many people laser treatment could turn out to be the acne cure that they have been searching for. The skin is the largest organ on our bodies an... more...