Acne Clearing Tips

Acne, the definition

Acne is a common skin disease characterized by pimples on the face, chest, and back. It occurs when the pores of the skin become clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria.*

Acne is a problem that can start as an adolescent, run in the teens, and continue to adulthood. Blemished skin can cause low self esteem, anger and stress. Acne scarring can last weeks to lifetime, and with out the means to a afford a dermatologist, its something acne sufferers have to live with. While some say acne is caused by food we eat, others say it is a genetic skin disease, that really can't completely be cured.

Some Possible Acne Causes

•     Age. Due to the hormonal changes they experience, teenagers are more likely to develop acne.
•     Gender. Boys have more severe acne and develop it more often than girls.
•     Disease. Hormonal disorders can complicate acne in girls.
•     Heredity. Individuals with a family history of acne have greater susceptibility to the disease.
•     Hormonal changes. Acne can flare up before menstruation, during pregnancy, and menopause.
•     Diet. No foods cause acne, but certain foods may cause flare-ups.
•     Drugs. Acne can be a side effect of drugs including tranquilizers, antidepressants, antibiotics, oral contraceptives, and anabolic steroids.
•     Personal hygiene. Abrasive soaps, hard scrubbing, or picking at pimples will make them worse.
•     Cosmetics. Oil-based makeup and hair sprays worsen acne.
•     Environment. Exposure to oils and greases, polluted air, and sweating in hot weather aggravate acne.
•     Stress. Emotional stress may contribute to acne.*

Note:Do not diagnose yourself. I am not a doctor, these are only possible causes. Seek medical treatment if you have any questions.

While there are many forms of acne treatments, pills and creams, lotions and washes, not everything will work for every skin type.

Some tips to keep acne flares down include:

• Get tested for food allergies (they may cause your acne to be worse)
• Avoid certain food if they cause breakouts
• Do not touch or rub your face
• Wear sunblock, it is important to shield acne from the sun 
• Wash your face after wearing makeup

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Thank you for reading!

*(Source: 3/30/11 http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/acne)