| Acne can be a painful and embarrassing condition | | | | many sweets, because it will give him or her |
| for a person to be afflicted with. Often, a person | | | | pimples. That is simply an old wives' tale. Diet does |
| who has acne cannot control its occurrence. But, | | | | not cause acne, and does not affect it. Also, poor |
| by following a few acne skin care practices, acne | | | | hygiene has no bearing on the occurrence of |
| can be controlled and even gotten rid of.Acne is | | | | acne. Acne is not caused by dirt, and having poor |
| an inflammatory skin disease that affects millions | | | | hygiene habits will not aggravate the |
| of individuals. The most universal type of acne is | | | | condition.There are many treatments for acne |
| known as "common acne". Acne is caused when | | | | available, both through prescription, and over the |
| too many oils are secreted from the glands and | | | | counter. There are antibiotics in the form of pills, |
| those oils mix with dead skin cells, blocking the | | | | as well as topical creams that are designed to |
| hair follicles. More oil secretions increase | | | | treat the condition. Exfoliation can be used as a |
| underneath the already blocked follicles (or pores), | | | | treatment to remove and prevent the build up of |
| and skin bacteria begin to grow rapidly. This leads | | | | dead skin cells. And light therapy is being used |
| to red and irritated skin that most often appears | | | | more and more to treat acne. It is important to |
| as bumps on the skin's surface. Any skin surface | | | | consult a dermatologist in order to determine the |
| of the body is susceptible to acne, but it most | | | | best course of treatment and learn the best |
| commonly (and heavily) appears on the face, | | | | regimen of acne skin care to carry out.Dealing |
| chest, back, and upper arm region.Acne | | | | with the occurrence of acne requires knowing |
| commonly begins to occur during puberty due to | | | | how to properly care for the skin. Acne skin care |
| an irregular response by the body to regular levels | | | | can help keep the problem from getting worse, |
| of testosterone, a male hormone. Often, acne | | | | and even alleviate it. It is important to gently |
| begins to subside or disappear altogether by the | | | | wash the skin at least twice a day with a gentle |
| mid 20's. However, some individuals do suffer with | | | | skin cleanser. Do not scrub with a rough pad or |
| it throughout adulthood. And some adults do not | | | | use a rough soap. This will make the acne |
| even see the onset of acne until well into the | | | | problem worse. And always completely rinse the |
| adult years. This is known as adult onset | | | | skin after cleansing.As part of an acne skin care |
| acne.Acne can leave scarring on the skin, as well | | | | routine, it is important to remember not to touch |
| as have a scarring effect on a person's | | | | the afflicted skin areas. Do not try to squeeze |
| self-esteem, and even lead to depression. | | | | acne. An infection could occur, compounding the |
| Because society can be so unforgiving about | | | | problem, and scarring could result. Also, avoid the |
| appearances, there are various medically | | | | sun when possible. Wear protective clothing to |
| prescribed treatments available, as well as acne | | | | avoid tanning or burning. The skin will age faster, |
| skin care regimens that can be utilized in order to | | | | and any fading effect of the acne is temporary |
| minimize the symptoms of acne.Different things | | | | and will become visible again when the burn or tan |
| cause acne for different sufferers. A few of the | | | | fades.When using cosmetics, take care to use |
| recognized causes of acne include heredity, | | | | oil-free products, and products that are |
| hormonal activity (puberty, menstruation, | | | | non-comedogenic (won't clog the pores). And for |
| pregnancy), stress, certain medications, and skin | | | | men who shave their faces, it is important to |
| irritation. All of these things have the potential to | | | | shave very carefully. Shave with a light hand to |
| cause acne, as well as exacerbate it. There are a | | | | avoid cutting or nicking the blemishes. If these |
| few myths regarding acne. For instance we've all | | | | steps in acne skin care are taken, the pain and |
| heard of a mom telling her child not to eat too | | | | embarrassment of the problem can be alleviated, |
| many greasy foods like French fries, or eat too | | | | and over time, eliminated completely. |