Acne - The Equal Opportunity Disease

INTRODUCTION: Acne is the term for plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and even deeper lumps (cysts or nodules) that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and even the upper arms.

It is a skin condition that happens due to the over manufactoring of oil by the oil glands of the skin and is commonly found in teenagers, but it can happen at any age, even as a baby. It is a complex problem, but we are learning more about it every passing day.

TREATMENTS: Treating the problem includes medicines and creams. Americans spend well over a $100,000,000 a year for non-prescription acne remedies, not even taking into consideration special soaps and cleansers. For that reason, you should use proper treatments for acne.

Also, many treatments magnifies the skin's sensitivity to ultraviolet light, making the risk of ultraviolet light exposure even worse. Your dermatologist will decide which treatments are best for your problem.

For more information about the kinds of treatments that are available, and for basic acne treatment guidelines, please visit your doctor or dermatologist.

Most mild cases can be treated effectively at home, with good daily skin care and over-the-counter treatments, such as benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid.

If you are suffering from moderate to severe acne or home treatments are not working for you, contact your doctor. There are many treatment methods which range from covering up your symptoms using creams to attacking the root of your pimples.

BACTERIA: Tissue harmed by squeezing or picking can become infected by staphylococci, streptococci and other skin bacteria. In the process, they produce irritating substances that can cause an inflammatory condition. Now the oil and bacteria that should be rising to the surface of the skin is stuck.

These bacteria and oils that are causing you to break out are also on your hands. Squeezing your pimples does nothing more than deposit and push more of this material into your skin.

CONCLUSION: Acne is an equal opportunity problem, with out regard to race, culture, gender or even your age. Although many people feel that their acne is aggravated by certain types of foods, especially chocolate, colas, peanuts, shellfish and some fatty foods, there is no scientific evidence that suggests food causes or has any influence on it.

Stay clear of any foods which seem to worsen your situation and for your overall health, eat a balanced diet--however diet shouldn't really matter if the acne is being appropriately treated. The best means for prevention of the disease is to maintain a proper skin care plan that includes regular use of masks and exfoliants.

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