What is acne?
Acne is a common skin condition and it appears to run in families. A link between the family history and patients with acne problems has been formed which suggests that there is an increased probability of developing acne if an ancestor had suffered from the condition. (Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology Unit, 2002). This skin condition causes hair follicles to affect the patients face, chest and/or back. During puberty many teenagers experience acne at different severity levels but many individuals may also suffer from this disease later on in their lives. This condition involves the development of sensitive red bumps are formed which most commonly are referred to as pimples. (Cole, 2013) The difference between a whitehead and a blackhead (or comedone) is that a blackhead is an open pore which is exposed to air which oxidises the contents of the pore and gives the dark colour whereas a whitehead is covered by a thin layer of skin and is not exposed to the air and does not get oxidised so the contents colour does not change. (Brannon, Comedone, 2004)
Acne is a disorder formed by a sebaceous gland, a hair follicle and a hair. Sebaceous glands produce sebum which is an oily substance that keeps the skin moisturized. During puberty these glands enlarge and produce more sebum under the control of hormones. Pimples are formed easily during adolescence because corneocytes (skin cells) are trapped under the skin and sebum production increases. When this content buildup happens within a pore, a microcomedone is formed underneath the skin. Bacteria called Propioni-bacterium acnes (or P.acnes) uses this sebum oil for growth which means that when sebum production increases then P.Acnes bacteria also increases. At this stag...
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A combination of internal and external treatments will help with your acne condition but there is a possibility that you may never get rid of it. (Seppo, 2012)
Consulting a dermatologist
Patients should consult a dermatologist when there is a potential for scaring. Possible medications which are prescribed for this condition may include tropical (externally applied) antibiotics, Anti-bacterials, Retinoids (e.g. Adapalene and Tazarotene), oral antibiotics (for example Tetracycline, Doxycycline and Minocycline), oral contraceptives (e.g. Estrostep and Yaz), Spironolactone (e.g. Aldactone), Cortisone injections or Isotretinoin. Many of these medications have negative side effects which should be taken into consideration before the medication is used. Some side effects include inflammatory bowel disease, depression, birth defects, sun sensitivity, etc. (Cole, 2013)
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Acne damages the skin. The bacteria and oil cause damage to the pores, skin, and underlying tissue. In response, the body sends white blood cells and other treatment molecules called collagen to the area in an attempt to heal the damaged tissues. Most acne scars only affect the outer layers of skin. Depending on how much collagen one’s body produces affects the scar type, if the scars are depressed the body does not produce enough collagen, if the scars are raised the body produced too much collagen (American Association of Dermatology 2011).
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He or she may go over that tough area of acne scarring twice while exfoliating the more delicate areas of your face only once.
So, if you suffer from acne, yoghurt can help to heal your skin, prevent further bouts of zits and lighten the scars and dark spots caused by pimples. The biggest advantage is that yoghurt gets all of this done without drying your skin out.
What are these red patches of skin on my body that I can’t ever help from scratching? It is eczema, which is defined as a medical condition in which patches of skin become inflamed, with blisters that cause itching and bleeding. Genetics take a role in the possibility of having eczema, after comes the diagnosis, then being prescribed the treatment needed, and lastly their prognosis.
The people who undergo blue light acne treatment also have to apply the topical solutions like Levulan to their skin for 15-60 minutes before they are exposed to light. When this solution is used bef...
People with cancer, cardio- vascular diseases, neuralgia and acute skin diseases, such as dermatitis are all prohibited from this treatment. People who have also undergone recent surgery cannot have ultrasonic peeling on the area, including Botox and dermal fillers.
This treatment is considered to be effective for the removal of acne scars. This avoids the use of taking medicines and applying ointments. However, the treatment must be done by an experienced and specially traine...
Herbal acne treatments include the treatment of acne with the help of natural and readily available herbs. Although there are various effective acne treatments available in the market, most people prefer treating themselves naturally rather than with the help of chemicals on their skin.
Frigg loved Balder. She loved him so much that she tried to protect him from everything. Balder was the light of this world and everyone loved him. Frigg went around to everyone in the world and asked for their promise that they would never hurt Balder; she asked the beasts and the elements, she asked mother nature and all the other gods. They had all pledged that they would not hurt Balder, but she missed one little plant since she thought that it was too small and young to do any harm. The mistletoe on the very edge of the world was the only plant that she had not asked for his protection from harm.
In conclusion, one should not use the medication isotretinoin. Although it can be helpful in controlling acne that is unresponsive to other treatments, it should not be used due to its harmful physical side effects, its association with psychiatric adverse effects, and its effects on reproduction.
...ion is treatable. In most cases it can be controlled by the avoidance of sun exposure, emotional stress, wind/heat, excessive exercise and drinking alcohol. In short, you should avoid any excessive unhealthy behaviors and unhealthy foods. You should also begin a vitamin regimen of vitamins A, B, and Zinc, which are crucial in the nourishment of skin and to keep it as healthy as possible.
Scott Hightower’s poem “Father” could be very confusing to interpret. Throughout almost the entirety of the poem the speaker tries to define who his father is by comparing him to various things. As the poem begins the reader is provided with the information that the father “was” all of these things this things that he is being compared to. The constant use of the word “was” gets the reader to think ‘how come the speaker’s father is no longer comparable to these things?’ After the speaker reveals that his father is no longer around, he describes how his father impacted him. Details about the father as well as descriptions of the impacts the father has distraught on the speaker are all presented in metaphors. The repetitive pattern concerning the speaker’s father and the constant use of metaphors gives the reader a sense that the speaker possesses an obsessive trait. As the reader tries to interpret the seemingly endless amount of metaphors, sets of connotative image banks begin to develop in the reader’s mind. Major concepts that are expressed throughout the poem are ideas about what the speaker’s father was like, what he meant to the speaker, and how he influenced the speaker.
Acne scars occurs because of the infection that occurred to the acne. This is the age of cosmetic surgery helps a lot to cure this problem. This page can help you in understanding the type of your acne scar and what to be done with it. Acne scar treatments are of different type depending on the type and cause of acne.