A Clearer Picture About Acne


A Clearer Picture About Acne

Acne results from several factors. A major factor rises hormone levels. These hormones, called androgen (male sex hormones), increase in both boys and girls during puberty and can cause the sebaceous glands to enlarge and make more sebum. Another factor is heredity or genetics. Researchers believe that the tendency to develop acne can be inherited from the parents. There are many triggers for acne. Hormonal changes related to pregnancy and the use of birth control pills can cause acne. Stress, particularly severe or prolonged emotional tension, may aggravate the disease. Greasy cosmetics, the stickiness of the skin cells and makes your skin more prone to acne.  Also environmental irritants (such as pollution and high humidity), squeezing or picking blemishes, and hard scrubbing of the skin can make acne worse. Chocolate and greasy foods are often blamed, but research has shown that foods seem to have little effect on the evolution and development of acne in most people.

Solution:
Good skincare can help reduce the acne outbreaks. Use a Benzoyl peroxide pimple lotion, or mild Salicylic acid containing wash and toners to decrease bacteria  and oiliness of the face. Topical medical creams such as Differin and Retin-A are used to reduce sebum production and minimize clogged pores. More resistant acne may respond to oral medicines; you will need to consult your doctor to find a medicine that is suitable for you. For those that are not willing to take any oral medicine, you can try the ever popular Clean and Clear Program. This program has 8 sessions of alternating red and blue photobiomodulation light.Therapies to help bring acne outbreaks under control effectively and safely. Aramis Laser is another treatment that can be done to curb acne and prevent more lesions from forming by targeting the root cause of the acne which is the overactive sebaceous gland. Skin will feel clearer and less oily after each treatment. This laser treatment does not have downtime and is painless.

Prospects:
While there is no miracle cure for acne, the good news is that with new innovations to market, there are ways to bring acne under control effectively, even if you do not want to consider oral medication. Good skin care is clinically Active Serum is a blend of vitamins to clarify the skin safely without drying out the skin's surface. You can also try the Skin Inc's Clarifying Gel for its antibacterial properties and Skin Inc's Skin Clear 24 hour acne and oil control.

A Clearer Picture About Acne