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Thursday, May 21, 2009

How To Determine What Is The Best Acne Remedy For You.

By Clayton D.

Defining acne- Acne can be defined as a skin condition caused by over active sebum producing glands clogging pores with dead skin, dirt and hair instead of evenly coating the skin with the sebum. The exact cause of the condition must be determined before a suitable acne remedy is identified.

Identification- It is absolutely essential to identify and diagnose acne correctly, often very difficult to do as acne resembles many other skin problems. Acne features include excessive oil on skin surface, white and black heads and large lumps or bumps on or below skin surface.

Types- Acne can inflammatory and non-inflammatory in nature, depending how serious the condition is. White- and black heads are considered non-inflammatory acne. White heads form when oil and bacteria plugs pores just below skin surface. Whiteheads are least visible of all the acne types. Blackheads are formed in the exact same manner whiteheads do with oil and dirty plugging pores. However black heads' colour is derived from the melanin and oxidizes contained in the oil changing colour. Blacheads' are the most stubborn acne to get rid of. Washing or scrubbing alone will not be sufficient with sebum content taking a very long time to drain. Papule's and Pustules are inflammatory in nature due to the extreme pain and discomfort caused by the legions. Papules form with follicle wall breakage and white blood cells rushing to the pores causing intense inflammation after a couple of days. The inflammation may increase to such an extreme that the papules collapse totally and Nodules or Cysts are formed.

Causes- Acne break-outs can be triggered by an endless list of causes such as bad eating habits, lack of proper hygiene, insomnia, vitamin deficiency, stress, hormonal changes during puberty and pregnancy.

Treatments available- Acne treatments have developed so much over the past couple of years that you will be able to treat your condition will great success ranging from homemade remedies to prescription drugs in the form of antibiotics, topical creams and solutions.

Natural remedies- Homemade as well as natural remedies are great for treating acne. Apple Cider Vinegar or ACV for short, is super for treating and clearing spots and acne scars. Dab the spots with a ACV soaked cotton ball and leave overnight. Calamine Lotion is a wonder cure both drying and clearing acne by merely rubbing a bit of lotion on the spots and leaving it to dry. Juice of gel made from Aloe Vera will clear the condition with a couple of weeks of regular application. The skins' overall health and glow will also significantly improve.

Plenty of water- Water is the key to flushing out poison and toxin build up in your blood and liver having a very negative effect on your skin. Your skin will love the detox effect from mere consumption of plenty water. You will notice the difference almost immediately, your skin will be soft, glowing and acne outbreaks significantly reduced or even cured.

Nutrients- A lack of vitamins or minerals in your dietary programme can cause severe acne break-outs. Various vit and mineral supplements are available at your local health store.

Medical attention- It is always recommended to seek medical attention before you start treatment to any medical condition. Your Physician or Dermatologist will shed light on the best treatment for your skin condition as acne and skin type should be taken into consideration. - 17269

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