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Preventing and Overcoming Acne

January 23rd, 2012

Almost everyone has experienced the appearance of acne, especially teenagers. Both the acne that appears on the face, chest, back, or other body parts. Of course it is very disturbing, especially in terms of looks for women. Cause of acne can be read on a previous article here.

Surely it is better to prevent than to cure. Some things you can do as an act to prevent and treat acne.

  • Keep the skin especially the facial skin to remove oils and dead skin cells.
  • Should avoid using facial beauty products in a long time, especially when you sleep, because it will cover up the skin pores.
  • Use anti-acne products that can be purchased in drugstores or pharmacies. Use that really matches your skin, and do not use excessive because it will make the skin more dry and stimulate the production of excess oil.
  • Do not touch or squeeze pimples, as it increases the risk of infection and cause permanent scars.
  • Use a honey mask once a week. Honey has anti-bacterial agent that can eliminate acne scars and accelerate the regeneration of skin cells that die.
  • If the acne appears on the back or your chest, avoid using tight clothing can cause friction and cause irritation.
  • When using hairspray or hair oil, away from the face. Oil on the two products can aggravate acne.
  • Consumption of foods rich in vitamins and minerals.
  • Drink plenty of water. Water is very beneficial for skin and overall health of your body.
  • If pimples persist or get worse, there is a good idea to visit a dermatologist for further treatment.

Causes of Acne Emergence

January 18th, 2012

Acne commonly appears at puberty between the ages of 14-19 years are affected by hormonal changes in young men and women. From the results showed 85% of the population suffers from acne at the age of 12-25 years, 15% of the population until the age of 25 years. If not treated properly, acne problems can be settled until the age of 40 years.

Some of the factors causing the appearance of acne include:

  • Stress
  • Factors offspring of parents
  • Hormone activity: One important factor that causes acne is the increased production of the hormone testosterone, which is owned by a body of men and women. The hormone testosterone is present in the bodies of men and women trigger acne by stimulating oil glands (sebaceous glands) to produce the skin oil (sebum) in excess.
  • Oil glands are hyperactive
  • Bacteria in the pores of the skin
  • Skin irritation or scratching
  • Anabolic steroids
  • Birth control pill, but many women get a decrease in the appearance of acne during pill use
  • Being in an environment with high levels of chlorine, particularly chlorinated dioxins, which cause serious acne, called chloracne.

The descriptions above are all factors that cause acne. The important thing is how we prevent the appearance of acne.