FAQ (under construction) *** REMINDER THAT THE BELOW INFORMATION IS A FAQ ONLY, PLEASE SEE A QUALIFIED DOCTOR FOR ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS. Acne FAQ ~written by aly~ How do I treat acne? There are several ways. Recently, dermatologists have found that (contrary to popular belief), food does NOT cause acne. Well, actually food has a FACTOR in the acne process. See, your face has millions and millions of tiny little pores. When dirt, grease, oils, and other things get into those pores, they become CLOGGED. Basically, your pores become clogged with all these things, acne, blackheads, whiteheads, pimples and other things begin to form…check out ‘www.acne.org’ for more information on how that process works. So how do you get rid of this acne? Well, there are ways…and there are “ways”. The best option to treat existing acne is to purchase any products which contain “Benzoyl peroxide”. These will basically treat any existing mild acne. Cotton pads soaked in salicylic acid solution can be used to exfoliate the skin. Common chemical exfoliating agents include salicylic acid and glycolic acid, which encourage the peeling of the top layer of skin to prevent a build-up of dead skin cells which combine with skin oil to block pores. It also helps to unblock already clogged pores. There are also TONS of acne products on the market, and the only way to know which work, and which don’t is to test them out. Different products work in different ways. Some “good” acne products include (But arent limited to): Differin Clearasil ProActiv Solution Oxy Pads and many more. Basically, any local treatment with azelaic acid, salicylic acid, topical retinoids, or benzoyl peroxide will work against acne. Some common ways to prevent acne is to not touch your face directly after eating. Wash your hands after every meal. Also remember to wash your face regularly, but not too much (This will cause your pores to open too wide). Remember, the following DO NOT cause acne: Poor hygiene. Diet Sexual Activity These DO cause acne: Hormonal activity, such as menstrual cycles and puberty Stress, through increased output of hormones from the adrenal (stress) glands. Hyperactive sebaceous glands, secondary to the three hormone sources above. Accumulation of dead skin cells. Bacteria in the pores, to which the body becomes 'allergic'. Skin irritation or scratching of any sort will activate inflammation. Use of anabolic steroids. Any medication containing halogens (iodides, chlorides, bromides), lithium, barbiturates, or androgens. Exposure to high levels of chlorine compounds, particularly chlorinated dioxins, can cause severe, long-lasting acne, known as Chloracne. (From Wikipedia.com) Preventing acne isn’t always that simple. Just keep in mind, that its nothing to freak out over. Everyone will experience acne in their lives. Treating it is very simple, but may not always be easy to afford. Most acne should clear on its own. If it does’t, seek medical attention, because this could mean other factors may be involved. Contact your doctor or parents before trying any acne solution. If a product doesn’t contain one of the chemicals listed above, IT WONT WORK. --Sources: Wikipedia.com; Acne.org ------
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