Acne Free Skin

Acne troubles teenagers most. Acne causes lot of stress to the teenager. Their social interaction and self-confidence is affected by acne. What about stress and its potential to cause acne? It has been found that increased stress does increase acne breakouts.

Acne is caused when the sebaceous gland closes and the sebum is not allowed to pass on to the skin. This accumulated sebum infects the gland and inflammation sets in. with varying level of infection; you get different type of acne. The most severe being cystic and nodular acne.

Try to control your stress and you may be able to reduce acne. Do not get stressed if you get acne because that may worsen it. Do not try different recipes bandied on the Internet. Use proper medication that is available OTC. If you have severe acne, consult your doctor. Please keep this in mind that it takes time to clear acne. It does not go away in a couple of days. Popping acne will only worsen it and may cause scar. I have discussed the findings of the study in brief below.

A new study published in the Swedish journal Acta Dermato-Venereologica, researchers confirm that this is indeed so. The research was conducted in Singapore on teenagers. Their stress levels were measured and that was matched with the acne breakouts. Before exam and after exam stress levels were considered in the study.

The result findings suggest that stress increases acne breakouts. as sebum level changes depending on the weather, Singapore was chosen. Singapore has a quite consistent weather. The research found that sebum level did not change much during the tests, but acne breakouts did increases with stress.

This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained from this article.

By: CD Mohatta

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Acne is a chronic skin disorder which causes plenty of embarrassments for the pregnant woman like, swelling, inflammation, pimples, spots, blackheads and whiteheads, etc. The victim often indulges in chronic depression due to acne. In this way, a permanent acne remedy becomes important for the patient.

1. Accutane is a medicine that is usually taken for acne treatment of pregnant woman. The standard name for Accutane is isotretinoin. The reason is that it is usually considered to be the best acne treatment during pregnancy.

2. Retin-A is a recommended cream that is applied toward the acne areas of skin. The general name of Retin-A is Tretinoin.

3. Tetracycline is an antibiotic taken for acne disorder.

4. If you are suffering from acne disease, take vitamin E capsules. Your pimples and inflammation will be instantly removed.

5. One of the acne scar remedies is the usage of rosehip seed oil. The reason is that it is such a powerful agent which can quickly dispose of acne scars. You only need to apply this mixture on your acne areas of skin.

6. Always use a balanced diet which includes: fresh vegetables, fruits, milk, chicken, fish, beans, whey, beef, eggs, nuts, juices, and cottage cheese, etc. The reason is that nutritional foods can simply soak the quantity of vitamins and minerals in your body which in fact prevents you from acne breakouts.

7. If you want to stay away from acne skin disorder, then drink plentiful water. For example, you should drink at least 12 to 15 glasses on a daily basis. The reason is that water releases the toxins in your body, and you will be avoided from pimples.

8. Eat lots of fruits like, apple, pea, pomegranate, banana, strawberry, guava, and pine apple.

By: Jessica Abbott

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For years, scientists, doctors, biologists, dermatologists, and dieticians have searched for and studied all of the various causes of acne. Since the majority of the worlds population suffer from acne at some point in their lives, there is no surprise that such efforts are invested in finding out how to it. While there have been some definitive answers on whether acne is hormonally induced (yes), and what can be done to prevent it (prescription drugs, certain herbal remedies, etc), there are still many unknown factors that cause acne.

However, of all the many acne questions that science is yet to find answers to, the most controversial is whether or not diet has an effect on acne.

Historically, diet was thought to be linked to acne. Doctors and housewives alike believed that a high fat content in ones diet would cause an oilier complexion, and this in turn would create acne breakouts.

However, as time went on, science found no directly link between a diet high in lipids (fat), and acne. Since acne is caused by a bacterial growth in sebum trapped in clogged pores, there is no such thing as “extra oil secretion”. So, for at least the last 15 years, western medicine has claimed there is no connection between diet and acne.

However, a study conducted in 1997 has rekindled the flame in the “diet causes acne” argument, and this time, with a bit more heat.

This study, conducted by Dr. Lit Hung Leung, states that Acne breakouts are because the body cannot create enough of Coenzyme A to break down the fatty acids that create sebum. The reason is, Coenzyme A is probably the single most needed enzyme in the body. This Coenzyme-A is what synthesizes sex hormones, and what breaks down fatty acids.

The only part of Coenzyme-A that the body does not produce itself is vitamin B5. So, if there is a shortage of B5, there is a shortage of Coenzyme-A. And if there is a shortage of Coenzyme-A, the body will use it to synthesize sex hormones, not break down fatty acids.

So, you can see where this is going…more fatty acids, more sebum production, more acne.

Now, the interesting thing is that Dr. Lit Hung Leung substantiated this claim by testing it on 100 people. The group took 10 grams or more per day of pantothenic acid ( B5 ), and used a B5 topical cream of 20% by weight. After 2-3, sebum production was reduced, and many people with acne noticed a reduction. For those with more extreme acne, a higher dosage of B5 was used (approx. 15-20 grams per day), and treatment was prolonged to see an effect, sometimes up to 6 months.

So, while one study does not definitively prove whether B5 can prevent or reduce acne, it may well be worth considering, particularly for those who want a natural or herbal cure for acne, and do not want to use chemicals such as benzoyl peroxide, or other prescription acne treatments.

As with any medical treatment, it is best to consult a doctor before trying a B5 regimine.

By: Greg Podsakoff

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Sometimes, life just isn’t fair. You spend you entire adolescence battling acne thinking and being told that you will ‘outgrow it’ only to arrive in your twenties, and well into your thirties still battling the acne problem. Will it ever stop? Actually, it can be stopped. It’s really just a question of knowing how to make it stop, and finding the right dermatologist to help you make it stop. Adult acne is just as problematic as teenage acne.

In fact, it gets harder. The treatment that you used as a teenager for your acne may stop working as you age. Acne that continues on into adulthood is typically called persistent acne and it is more common in women than in men. Women who did not have acne as a teenager may find themselves with frequent acne breakouts as adults as well. For women, acne can even make its first appearance during menopause.

The cause of teenage acne is the same as the cause for adult acne – excess sebum. We mistakenly believe that excess sebum is only a problem during puberty, but there are many things that can cause the overproduction of sebum. These include hormonal changes, the use of certain medications, changes in medications, stress, family history, and of course products that are used on the skin, as well as the hair.

In adults, however, acne can also be an indicator of an underlying health problem. For this reason, any adult who suddenly has an outbreak of acne should visit first their medical doctor for a complete checkup. Following this, if no health problems are found, visit an allergist to see if you have developed an allergy to any foods.

If no allergies exist, and no health problems exist, then it is time to see a dermatologist. Even if the old teenage standbys of acne control no longer work, there are options and solutions for dealing with adult acne.

By: David M Siegel

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