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Many Different Types and Kinds of Acne

September 24th, 2008

The word acne usually means the same thing to every one. Acne on the other hand has a lot of forms. While all acne has almost the same type of effect in every body, all acne is not the same. Where are many types of acne and it is important to understand the difference between the various types. This is because there is different treatment for different kinds of acne. Laser acne treatment is an option for some types of acne and is becoming a popular treatment but it does not work well with all types of acne. This means that instead of buying and trying all the acne treatment products, it is better that one should know the type of acne one is suffering from and treat it with the specific treatment. For example cystic acne responds better to some treatment while vulgaris acne does not. More about acne vulgaris coming up.

Acne vulgaris is the most common form of acne troubles. Acne vulgaris is actually a mix of various types of acne or what is commonly known as pimples. It includes, popular, modules, cysts, black heads, white head and pustules. These are the comparatively nicer varieties of acne. The blocked pores cause white heads and the white thing that comes out when they are squeezed is the dead skin cells and oil. On the other hand blackheads are just the opposite, though they are also caused by blockage in the pores, they occur because the pores are partly blocked.

Severe acne.

Sufferers of severe acne or bad acne do not only have physical problems such as pain and tenderness, they also suffer psychological stress. Acne should not be taken lightly; it can cause long-term effects both physical and emotional. The most severe form of all kinds of acne is Acne conglobata. It is more common in males. This type of acne looks like large lesions. There are many such lesions on the face this acne infection continues to increase and may take years to clear up. These are present all aver the body such as chest, back, upper arms, thighs, buttocks and face. Acne conglobata is mostly effects males in the age group of eighteen to thirty.

The women are affected by a variety of acne, which is different from the variety affecting the men. This type of acne is called Pyoderma faciale. It affects females in the age group of twenty to forty i.e. after they have completed their teens. It has also affected women who had luckily survived any acne eruption during their teens. This kind of acne leaves large nodules, sores and pustules on the face. The best thing about Pyoderma faciale is that it clears up in about a year as opposed to acne conglobata, which takes years to clear. But the damage to the skin done within this year is long lasting.

Laser Acne Treatment and Removal - The Pros and Cons

September 8th, 2008

Acne happens to be the primary woe of many people. Previously a successful treatment such as antibiotic treatment is no longer as effective owing to resistant bacteria. Latest trend seems to be laser acne removal. This treatment is catching up with the people and it has shown some great results too. Lasers are beams of light, which are highly concentrated. Lasers are so effective that they can cut into metal also. These lasers are focused on the part of the body for treating acne and related problems.



Dual work



Laser acne treatment and removal has two effects on the skin and acne. The lasers kill the bacteria that are responsible for acne outbreaks thus putting an end to the tenderness, pain and pus associated with the acne. The lasers also make the sebaceous glands shrink. A shrinked sebaceous gland will secrete less sebum and will not a cause a blockage in the hair follicles.



The second effect of laser acne treatment removal is its effect on scars, discoloration and disfigurement due to acne. Beside acne, laser acne removal can permanently remove the scar marks caused by previous acne outbreaks. Laser acne removal helps to stimulate the growth of collagen in the skin. This growth of collagen fills the scars and pits caused by acne outbreaks and smoothens the skin naturally.



Discolorations in the skin caused by acne outbreaks can also he treated with laser acne removal. A few sittings of laser acne removal help to fade the discolored area to make it at par with the surrounding skin. After healing not only the skin discoloration vanishes, people have also noticed that skin has become smooth, healthy and glowing.



Side effects.



A big pro in favor of laser acne removal is that it has very few almost negligible side effects. Also the treatment (one sitting) does not take too long and can be done any day.The temporary side effects, which can be with any treatment are redness and swelling in the lasered area. This is as mentioned above, temporary and will be all right in a little time. Some others may feel a slight burning sensation. This will also improve with time.



Hyper pigmentation is a side effect of laser acne removal and acne scar treatment. This side effect is quite rare and is usually observed in patients with dark skin like those of Latino’s or African – Americans. Skin products, which are used for protection against ultraviolet A and B rays, can be used to treat this problem.



Lastly laser acne removal is a good technology to treat acne. This method is also very useful in containing acne treating scars and shrinking glands and fading discoloration.

Various Acne Scar Treatments and What They Are

September 8th, 2008

As acne heals, the skin around the hair follicle gets hyper pigmented and turns red. This red area slowly darkness initially and then over about 6 months time fades and gets same as the skin color. These types of scars are usually formed during minor acne outbreaks. These scars are preferably treated with Retinol or some hydroxyl acid to aid in fast healing of the skin.



For acne scars that are deep like the ones formed by nodular or cystic acne, the treatment is very different from the above. Here treatment is decided upon the severity of the scar, condition of the skin and dermatologists recommendation. The suggestion of the dermatologist is very crucial in the treatment plan.



Chemical peels:




Chemical peel method involves applying chemical to kind of injure the skin. This will prompt the skin to develop new layer free of scars. Chemical peel is a suitable option for scars that are on the outer layer of the skin. This method is to be repeated a number of times to obtain suitable results. There should be enough time gaps between successive acne scar treatments to allow the skin in healing.



Dermabrasion and laser Resurfacing:



Light or shallow ice pick scars due to acne responds well to dermabrasion or laser resurfacing. Dermabrasion is a procedure in which skin in sanded or removed with an abrasive instrument. This method is used when there is no acne or acne infection on the face. There are two types of dermabrasion, deep and superficial. Deep method removes the epidermis and reaches the dermis. This method also takes much longer to heal, as the skin has to generate a whole new top layer.



Laser resurfacing is another kind of acne treatment used for bigger scars. In laser resurfacing, a high beam of light with CO2 is used to burn off the top layer of skin. This layer is usually the layer which is most affected by the scars. Removing the top layer makes the body grow a new top layer, which is free from scars. This method though effective requires extreme care during the regeneration of top layer to avoid infection.



Surgical methods




Some scars are embedded deep into the skin. It is not possible to remove them via the above-mentioned methods. These scars are the deep ice pick, boxcar or rolling acne scars. There are many surgical treatments to treat these kinds of scars. A few them are discussed here in brief. Punch excision method uses a punch tool to take out the skin from within a deep scar and stitch it up to make the surface of the skin at a same level. Another treatment called subcutaneous incision is used to break fibrous tissue which cause rolling scars. This treatment after it is completed and the skin healed helps a vast improvement in the rippled skin.



Treatment of acne scares is different for different cases. Every treatment has its own positive and negative aspects. These should be weighed properly and discussed with the dermatologist before opting for any one treatment option.

Acne Cream Treatment

August 26th, 2008

Nowadays, there
are dozens if not hundreds of acne cream treatment products on the market. You
can buy easily in over the counter pharmacy stores or online.

 One such acne
cream treatment product I recommend is Acnezine. Acnezine is a natural acne
treatment cure that helps to cure your acne problems naturally. It is made from
100% natural ingredients so it does not have any side effects compared to
chemical based acne products such as accutane and hydrogen peroxide.

 Another
effective acne cream treatment is derma cleanse acne treatment products. They
are a well recognized brand and they have a series of acne product catering to
any type of acne condition from simple pimples to acne scarring problems as
well.

 

Acne Blackheads Natural Treatment

August 26th, 2008

Acne is more often than not a symptom. It the body’s way of
telling you something is wrong. For some people, it could be due to a simple
food allergy.

 For most people,
it is because your body is out of balance. That’s means you are not taking a
balanced diet and not enough exercise. Blackheads are an acne symptoms and
today there are many acne blackheads natural treatment available.

 The most common
natural blackheads acne treatment include detoxification and taking herbal acne supplements such as acnezine. It should be noted such methods are simply trying
to provide the nutrients and minerals missing in your diet and you should take
a look at your diet if you want to get rid of acne blackheads forever.

Acne Skin Care Reviews

August 20th, 2008

Acne
is a common skin problem that affects all adults. It only depends on the
severity of your acne problems and there are many acne skin care products that
can cure acne.

Here
are my best
acne skin care reviews.

Acnezine
is considered one of the best natural acne skin product. It’s natural and does
not have side effects and works well against acne.

Clearpores
is another recommended acne product that uses a new way to attack acne bacteria
from all angles. It is one of the best acne prevention and elimination product
on the market today.

If
you would like to learn more acne skin care reviews, be sure to check out my
acne skin care products review site at http://www.acneskincareproduct.org

Best Acne Skin Care Product

August 20th, 2008

Acne is one of the most common skin problems today. Most
teens has acne and they are a wide variety of acne skin care products on the
market to cater to the huge demand.

 However, do know that all not acne skin care products is
suitable for you. Some acne products can cause allergic reactions if you are
sensitive to the ingredients in the acne product.

 Some acne products also have side effects. One example is
benzoyl peroxide. Though it works well in eliminating acne, it is considered
harsh on the skin and can cause redness and flareups. So if you need want to
use such acne products, be sure to consult a dermatologist first.

 The other alternative is to use natural acne skin care
products such as Acnezine. They are made from natural herbs and do not have
side effects. These acne products such as Acnezine can also be very effective
against acne problems.

Acne Counter Over Scar Treatment

June 18th, 2008

One of the most common skin problems in teens today is acne.
In particular, acne scars can leave someone with a low self esteem. There are
many
acne counter over scar treatment products on the market today and it can
be overwhelming for someone who needs a good acne skin care product.

There are no permanent cure to acne scars at this moment but
acne counter over scar treatment products can help lessen the effects of acne
scars and make them less obvious. It also prevents the spreading of acne.

However, depending on the severity of your acne scars, I do
recommend you seek a dermatologist professional opinion before you buy any acne
counter over scar treatment product. Not every acne scar product is suitable
for you and a dermatologist will be able to determine which type of acne scar
product is best for your skin.

If you only have mild to moderate acne scars, then it is ok
to buy products that suit you. You can do some research online to determine
which
acne counter over scar treatment product is the best.

Terrible Reality of Acne

June 18th, 2008

Lets face it acne is something we all have to deal with. No matter how old or young a person is they are not safe from acne. Acne can be very frustrating and difficult to deal with. There are several different types of acne and they are a pain to have. Acne can wreak a person physically and emotionally. Acne can strike any time and any person. One of the keys to staying acne free to reduce your stress levels and make sure to eat heathly and drink plenty of water. Exercise can as well because it is a stress reducing activity.


There are different types of extreme treatments available for people who suffer from really severe acne. They include laser acne treatment. There are even herbal acne treatments out there for people who want to stay clear of prescription drugs. Either way make sure and research the different options before picking one. Severe acne can be a real problem and over the counter lotions and products might not be strong enough to cure and get rid of your acne. If you feel you have severe acne then it is a good idea to visit a doctor to see what he or she thinks can help.

Back Acne - Facts and Treatments

April 17th, 2008

We typically don’t worry as much about back acne as we do about facial acne. Throw on a shirt and your problem is solved! Until summer rolls around and it is pool and beach time. It is then that back acne can cause the same uncomfortable feelings as facial acne. Let’s take a look at what causes back acne and a few simple steps you can take to prevent it.

The causes of back acne - or “bacne” - are pretty much similar to
what causes pimples to emerge on other parts of the body. The back is
filled with sebaceous glands, which secrete a kind of oil called sebum.
If excessive amounts of this oil are produced and not removed
immediately, the pores and the hair follicles on a person’s back will
become clogged, which then encourages bacteria to attack and inflame
skin tissue. Back acne is the result of this.

There are steps you can take to prevent back acne. These include making sure that your back is kept clean and free of dead cells. Exfoliation and bathing regularly are also important. Try your best to keep your skin free from sweat. We don’t hesistate to wipe sweat from our face, however we often don’t think of doing so to our back, or chaning a shirt soaked in sweat as soon as possible.

Visit us for more tips on treating and preventing acne at Skin Zen.

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