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Acne Myths, Finally Some Facts
Copyright 2005 George ForganSmith
Acne is a common skin condition, which can be extremely mild or quite disfiguring. Having had a rather bad case as a young adolescent, I know the kind of socially embarrassing consequences it can have for the...
'Budget Friendly Acne Home Cures'
Acne can be a physically and emotionally scarring condition that
affects many individuals of all ages, races, and genders.
This skin condition generally affects teenagers or young adults,
but acne can also plague adults as well.
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Go nuts about Almonds
Almond is a highly nutritious, effective health building food
both for the body and mind and valuable food remedy for common
ailments. The thin-skinned among the sweet variety is best for
use. It is one of the best nut and seed foods. The best...
Water and sunlight helps to clear acne
Drink More Water
The skin stores around 12% water. It is important to maintain this amount with the correct amount of good fat to keep your skin from getting acne. You need to drink around 2 quarts of distilled water every day. If you are not...
What Treatment Is Available For Severe Acne
Severe acne can be detrimental to the thin layers of skin on your forehead and face. It can also cause extreme irritation, resulting in open wounds, puss-filled pores, and unsightly scarring. This type of acne is quite different than mild or...
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Accutane - The Answer To Severe Acne?
Many people of all ages are
troubled by irritating outbreaks
of acne and are searching
for a cure, once and for all.
Very often, in severe cases
of acne, their search leads
them to Accutane. Also known
as Isotretinoin, Accutane
is taken orally, and is available
only by prescription. It is
a five month treatment regimen
for severe cystic acne.
Taken once daily with food,
Accutane works by decreasing
the amount of oils produced
by the glands. Acne may worsen
before it gets better, and
it usually takes about two
months on Accutane to notice
improvements in symptoms.
While it can be very effective,
Accutane has many significant
side effects, ranging from
mildly irritating to severely
life-threatening.
The most frequent side effects
reported by Accutane users
are:
Dry, chapped, or peeling lips
Dry, itchy skin
Dry nose, mild nosebleeds
Irritation of the eyelids
and/or dry eyes
Joint and muscle pain
Thinning of the hair
Rash
Intestinal problems
Urinary problems
Headache
Increased skin sensitivity
to light and sunburn
Decreased night vision, which
may continue after completing
treatment regimen
Depression and/or thoughts
of suicide.
Accutane may also increase
the level of blood fats (cholesterol),
sometimes to dangerous levels,
which may interfere with liver
function. Prior to starting
the Accutane regimen, blood
tests are required to rule
out pregnancy and establish
a baseline for monitoring
cholesterol levels. Frequent
blood work is ordered by dermatologists
to check these levels which,
if too high, may cause complications
with liver functioning.
The most dangerous side effect
of Accutane is severe birth
defects if taken during pregnancy.
It is strongly recommended
to avoid becoming pregnant
during treatment and for at
least one month after stopping
Accutane.
Accutane is not guaranteed
to cure acne. Reports have
found 1 in 10 Accutane users
have reoccurrences of acne
one year later and 1 in 4
users after two years. It
may be prescribed again for
reoccurrences of acne.
Only you -- with your doctor
-- can determine if treating
your acne problem with Accutane
is worth the potential risks
involved.
About the Author
Diane Darling, COTA/L, is
a licensed and certified occupational
therapy assistant who works
with learning-challenged children.
She also has a keen interest
in issues of skin care and
acne,
and maintains the Treating
Acne website located at
http://www.treating-acne.com
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