Acne Skin Care Products and Teenagers Team Up!
by Sylvie
Leochko
zone3
What is Acne? Acne is a skin disease that is caused by the changing
structures of the skin and the oils secreted by glands which when mixed
with dead skin cells and an excess of oil plug the pores of the skin which
become inflamed and results in the creation of pustules also known as “pimples” which are filled with pus. When ruptured with the pressure of
fingers or other instruments, scars can occur depending on the damages
that resulting from the extraction process if not done properly. This
condition is often treated with a variety of Acne skin care products which
can be successful in certain cases and not in others.
What are the causes of Acne?
There are several factors that may be responsible for causing Acne such
as:
- Certain types of steroids
- Certain medication
- The presence of bacteria in the pores
- Hormone levels
- Excess of natural oils produced by glands
- Being exposed to high levels of chlorine based compounds
- Irritation of the skin
- Scratching a lot
- Dead cells accumulation
- Stress
Myths about Acne
Several myths exist about Acne which may even mislead the person
affected by Acne to use the wrong skin care products or treatments which
could cause damages in some cases or basically does not solve the
problem.
Contrary to current beliefs, chocolate, chips and sugar have not been
proven to cause Acne while milk and seafood contain ingredients that may
be responsible for Acne in some people.
Acne is not caused by a poor hygiene of the skin. In fact, rough
cleansing of the skin may make matters worse or dry your skin. Soap should
be avoid, especially highly perfumed ones. Ask your pharmacist for the
best skin care products available and suiting your type of skin. Always
remove makeup before going to sleep as your skin needs a break too, just
like the rest of your body.
Celibacy or masturbation is not responsible for Acne. The only
correlation between sex and Acne is the fact that it produces higher
levels of natural oils.
Treatments that are currently available
For smaller cases of Acne, you can ask a pharmacist for some
suggestions but it is always a good idea to see a dermatologist so you can
have personal advice that is specific to your skin condition. Among the
treatments that may be recommended to you are:
Antibiotics that will kill the bacteria that may affect your
skin.
Reduce the production of oils by swallowing some vitamin A
derivates on a daily basis which can have side effects and should be
monitored by your dermatologist.
Medication to regulate the lifecycle of follicle cells.
Using over the counter exfoliating skin care products which will
rid the skin of dead cells but their use should be done according to the
directions or your dermatologist’s advice as otherwise it may cause other
problems.
Hormonal treatments can also be used to balance the level of
hormones, especially the level of androgen which can be responsible for
Acne.
Phototherapy is also another option but besides the high level
of UV rays which can cause damage by itself, the cost of this type of
therapeutic approach can be expensive as well.
Other treatments include the use of azelaic acid, zinc or
alternative treatments such as the ones introduced in Nicholas
Perricone’s book: “The Acne Prescription”.
Ways of the future!
Among the treatments that will more than likely be available in the
near future as they are currently being studied and tested now, you may
eventually be able to use the following skin care treatments:
- Laser treatments
- Gene therapy
As you can see, there are quite a variety of treatments, therapies and
Acne skin care products that are available on the market. With some
professional advice from either a dermatologist or pharmacist, being a
teenager with an Acne problem is not as scary or without solutions.
Depending on the severity of the Acne, there is a solution available to
suit your needs or the ones of your teenager.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
For years I taught to teenagers and I have noticed their struggle with
Acne and Acne skin care products. If you wish to learn more about Acne
skin care products that are both available on the market and effective, I
invite you to visit our site which is at: http://skin-care.findoutnow.org/
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