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Acne - The Causes
When an individual attains his period of puberty, the male
hormones present in the adrenal gland of both boys and girls,
stimulate the oil glands present underneath the skin. In the
usual process, these oil glands lubricate and protect the...
Information on How to Treat Adult Acne
Although most teenagers get some form of acne, adults in their twenties, thirties, forties, or even older, can develop acne. Men and women alike experience acne, but men get it more severely. There are many adult acne treatments to choose from.
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Never use Fingers to extract your pimples
Never use your fingers to extract your pimples and comedones.
What is Comedone? Pesky blackheads are a mixture of dead skin
cells, oil and bacteria that builds up inside our skin's pores.
If you use your hands for extracting pimples and...
Over-the-Counter Topical Medications For Acne
In the early stage of the ongoing war with acne, most people go to a pharmacy to buy an over-the-counter medication. There are so many treatments available for acne, that it can be a complicated decision. Advice from friends is not a reliable method...
Why you should avoid 99% of the mass-market anti-ageing creams.
Flick through any women's or men's magazine and you will see dozens of full page, glossy advertisements for the latest 'wonder youth cream'. The marketing text will boast that the cream contains some new, miracle ingredient that has a dubious...
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Which of the 5 Acne Busting Chemicals Commonly Found in Treatments is Best For You?
The active ingredients in
acne preparations will determine
the mechanism by which the
spots are treated. There are
a growing range of active
ingredients that help address
acne, but there are 5 well
established compounds that
are frequently used. These
include:
1.Benzoyl peroxide is by far
the most common ingredient
in a host of branded acne
creams. The concentration
of this chemical starts at
around 2.5% in low strength
creams, peaking at around
5% in some of the stronger
treatments. It works by aggressively
killing the bacteria that
are one of the causes of acne,
by releasing oxygen into the
pores where the bacteria live
and breed. Benzoyl peroxide
based creams can cause cause
irritation, reddening and
flaking of the skin, which
is clearly the last thing
you need, when trying to treat
your acne. This is why it
is often better to start with
a 'weak' (2.5%) preparation
of the treatment, working
your way up to 5% as the skin
becomes more tolerant.
2.Azelaic acid, is found less
frequently than benzoyl peroxide
in preparations, but has a
very similar mode of working.
Many users report less irritation
with this treatment, and may
therefore be a good choice
for those with very sensitive
skin. In many countries treatments
containing this ingredient
are only available through
a prescription from your doctor.
3.Nicotinamide is an ingredient
related to vitamin B which
helps fight bacteria, while
having a calming effect on
skin.
4.Erythromycin and clindamycin
are topical antibiotics often
present in acne gels. These
antibiotics are often combined
with other active ingredients
such as benzoyl peroxide.
The two in combination provide
an effective treatment whereby
the antibiotic kills the bacteria,
and the disinfectant clears
out any remaining resistant
bacteria that survive the
antibiotic treatment.
5.Retinoids are substances
related to vitamin A, and
work by preventing the formation
of acne lesions around blocked
sebaceous glands. They are
highly effective and often
combined with other ingredients
to enhance the overall impact
of the cream.
Many of the 5 common active
ingredients are combined in
a single preparation, to deliver
a strong blow to the development
of acne. Each component, tackling
the problem, from a different
perspective. When you combine
topical treatments with oral
treatments, there is a very
good chance that even the
most aggressive acne problem,
can be treated. Oral acne
treatments will be covered
in the next article.
About the author:
Peter Vine is a successful
online publisher of Acne-Treatment-Expert .com He
provides practical advice
and the latest information
on all aspects of adult acne treatments,
which you can readily research
on his website.
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