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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - The real reason your acne is out of control
- There are many opinions on what exactly causes acne and how to best prevent breakouts. If you look on the web, you'll find lots of conflicting information and expensive products that don't put you any closer to your goal of blemish-free skin. As an adult with previous acne problems in childhood, I can tell you what worked for me and what has worked for others that I have consulted about adult acne...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - The problems with acne
- Acne is a skin condition that shows up as bumps and lumps
anywhere on the body. These bumps include blackheads, whiteheads,
pimples and cysts.
Teenagers get acne because of their raging hormonal changes that
come with puberty, and unfortunately if your parents had acne as
teenagers it's possible you will be more prone to developing acne
as well. Th...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - The natural remedy for acne
- Acne can be one of the most distressing of afflictions, given that it tends to strike during the teens (although it can, of course, occur at any time of life too). As a highly visible problem, acne can cause acute embarrassment at the very time when a person is struggling to become comfortable with themselves. The symptoms are varied, and do not just consist of the familiar scarring and skin pitti...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - The first step to curing acne
- The first step to curing acne is knowing what type of acne you have. This information gives you precious insight to what may have actually triggered the acne outset. Once you know your acne trigger, you are one step closer to removing the acne activator and living acne free.
There are numerous types of acne, which could explain why it is so cumbersome if not seemingly impossible for...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - The different types of treatments available for mild acne
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Mild Acne is quite common and persists for different
amounts of time for different people. This can be due to
varying environmental or genetic factors, or a combination
of both.
Mild acne usually consists of minor breakouts of
whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and zits. While these
breakouts don't persist for extended periods of time,...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - The causes of acne ... and how to avoid them
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If you aren't a sufferer of the effects of acne, feel
lucky. Acne is one of the most common skin diseases in the
United States, affecting some 17 million people.
By definition, it occurs when the pores of the skin are
plugged, where the natural oil, called sebum, can't reach
the pore's surface.
Doctors believe that it could ...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - The causes of acne... and how to avoid them
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If you aren't a sufferer of the effects of acne, feel lucky. Acne is one of the most common skin diseases in the United States, affecting some 17 million people.
By definition, it occurs when the pores of the skin are plugged, where the natural oil, called sebum, can't reach the pore's surface.
Doctors believe that it could be the overproduction of seb...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - The best acne treatments available
- Acne, which affects the majority of teenagers, and a very large number of adults as well, can be treated using various different methods, with prices ranging from relatively inexpensive to incredibly expensive. However, the best acne treatments are those that treat acne from inside the body, as well as on the surface of the skin ? since acne starts inside.
The name on the package re...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - The best acne treatments
- The best acne treatments may be the ones that help you avoid the acne in the first place. The best acne treatments can be prescribed by your doctor. You will have to decide the best acne treatments for you.
One of the best acne treatments has to do with keeping your skin clean. There are many products on the market that can be considered some of the best acne treatments available....
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - The best acne cures ? what will clear my skin for good?
- Acne is a uncomfortable and embarrassing skin condition that affects over eighty percent of people from their teens to their thirties, and yet, despite its prevalence, it remains a problem without a cure. This might be extremely disheartening news for the many people who suffer from it, but while medical science cannot yet fix the problem as they can a broken leg, medical advances in recent times ...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - Splash your acne supplement expenses with food
- Twenty-one year old Lydia Garcia faces an imminent dilemma- poverty or acne. Lydia religiously uses three herbs to keep her skin clear and she's always on the prowl for supplements to augment her health. Just last week she read that the Chinese herb astragalus enhances the immune system. And now, Lydia ponders, ?I think I want to take dandelion root and ginseng to ease my menstrual cramps.? Yet Ly...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - Spironolactone in the treatment of acne
- In his article on acne published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine James (1) mentions that androgen antagonist spironolacton is often useful in women with hyperandrogenism. However, it would be important to point out, that the effectiveness of this treatment cannot be determined due to the small sample populations involved in the trials, as has been shown in recent metaanalysis. (2) ...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - Skin care & acne prevention
- Skin Care & Acne Prevention
Let's take a look at how to combat your acne.
The main strategy to use is prevention where possible and better
skin care. Here are several top issues of focus for each:
exercise,
cosmetics,
diet,
hormones,
hygiene,
medications,
shaving,
stress.
Exercise ? ...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - Six smoothie recipes for constipation and acne relief
- I recommend drinking a morning smoothie if you have constipation or if you have skin problems like acne. Drinking a high fiber smoothie relieves and prevents constipation. It will also provide the nutrients that are necessary for having or keeping a nice clean and smooth skin.
So, here are the six smoothie recipes you can blend.
. Apple Smoothie
. Apple-Barley ...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - Simple and effective ways to control acne
- Acne control include unclogging the pores of the skin, destroying bacteria and reducing excessive oil, or, in other words, "Prevention".
As the saying goes "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"
With this in mind, what then are the best ways to prevent and control acne?
First of all remember the basics of healthy living- nourish your body wit...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - Silver bullet for acne? - i don't think so!
- I read a report recently discussing the success of the project to sequence the genome of the bacteria that is said to cause acne, Propionibacterium acnes, and how this may lead to new ways to treat Acne.
It made me think how easily we can jump to conclusions, that may not be supported by the evidence, or by common sense. Don't get me wrong, I wholeheartedly support the research that...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - Shoulder and back acne
- If you suffer from shoulder and back acne, I have found a treatment that may help. Acuzine is a new non-prescription acne treatment.
Acne is caused from imbalances and impurities within the body, and that's why we treat the problem an internal cleansing treatment that goes right to the source and fights acne before it even begins. Acuzine provides antioxidents that can help eliminat...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - Shopping for sensitive skin: a guide for the acne and rosace
- Acne and rosacea patients take note- you must know about proper skin-care and cosmetic usage to successfully manage your sensitive skin. This is the counsel of Dr. Diane Berson, who runs a dermatology practice in New York City.
A critical step in reducing skin sensitivity is understanding the importance of the stratum corneum. The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the skin a...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - Retin-a for acne scars
- Retin-A for acne scars is one possibility for the problem. Reitn-A for acne scars helps with healing and cuts down on the formation of new pimples.
Talk to your doctor about Retin-A for acne scars and see what she recommends. Be sure to tell your doctor or dermatologist about any other medications you are taking before you consider Retin-A for acne scars.
If you decid...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - Remedying the silly ways women get acne when applying makeup
- Women spend thousands of dollars to create a flawless face. Yet faulty or uninformed uses of moisturizers and makeup can lead to inexplicable breakouts for women.
The two key symbols to remember when applying makeup and moisturizers are cotton and the feather. Cotton symbolizes the need to use clean applicators when applying makeup. The feather represents light application of makeup...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - Proactive facial cleanser for acne
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Acne can be a tough problem to fight but it can be done. The question always becomes what is the best acne treatment? The answer is always the same, the product that works for you is the best treatment. One product that many have had success with is the Proactive facial cleanser.
For those that are lucky enough not to have suffered from acne they tend to think it's j...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - Prevention is time-tested prescription for acne
- The American Academy of Dermatology has revealed that taking pains to have a clear, blemish-free complexion should no longer be considered vanity. Rather, people should see it as a preventive measure for the most common skin disorder affecting some 20 million people worldwide---- acne.
Acne vulgaris is predominantly a genetic disease that involves the skin's sebaceous (the oil-produ...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - Possible acne messages
- There are over ten forms of acne a person can experience, from chloracne to acne mechanica. Just as acne can take on varied forms, there are a variety of reasons why one may have acne.
Acne formations act as messengers from the body, suggesting beneficial changes to your lifestyle and areas of your life to which you should pay more attention. You know when you have found an acne message bec...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - Over the counter acne treatments ? do they work?
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Over the counter, sometimes referred to as otc for short, products are starting to become an increasingly popular alternative to prescription medication in the treatment of acne.
These products are readily available as you don't need a prescription from your doctor to buy them and for people with mild to moderate forms of acne the best over the counter treatments wil...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - New discovery may lead to more effective acne treatments
- Scientists Discover Genetic Make-up of Acne Bacterium
Scientists have long known that the bacterium Propionibacterium
acnes (P. acnes) plays a leading role in the development of acne
vulgaris, the scourge afflicting some 80% of teenagers and many
adults as well. A normally harmless microbe that lives in the
hair follicles of every person, P. acnes helps c...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - Natural treatment options for acne
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While many focus upon the biological or medicinal side of
acne, there are many researchers who are trying to see if
there might be a natural cure to this disease; a disease
which effects so many people.
One commonality that these researchers are finding is that
acne, although genetically passed on, can be controlled
with diet. Some ...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - Natural smoothie formula to stop constipation and acne
- Here is how to build a natural smoothie that can stop constipation, relieve acne, improve your skin and give you more energy. The smoothie base is a liquid slurry that can be used to add more natural ingredients.
The liquid base can be made from various fresh juices or rice, oat, or almond milks. I stay away from milk since milk creates mucus along the gastrointestinal lining. Choos...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - Natural foods that induce acne!
- Hearing that some natural foods actually induce and promote acne is not something we commonly hear. Some say, ?that's impossible!? But it's true.
There are some natural foods that actually lead to blemishes and acne ? regardless of whether you are a teenager or an adult. Acne can be prevalent in adults as well as teenagers and there are ways we can avoid it ? although the pharmaceut...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - Natural and dietary therapies for acne
- The typical modern medicine answer to outbreaks of acne include antibiotics, drying agents, skin peelers and in some cases a very toxic and strong drug Accutane TM. All of these will normally work for a short period of time, but eventually, if the original cause of the acne is not addressed and treated, the acne returns, usually stronger and more widespread than before.
Many of the ...
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- 2007-03-24 19:01:14 - Natural acne treatments ? helpful remedies in your kitchen
- These days we are exposed to so many harsh chemicals, and many people are beginning to wonder if the products that contain these substances are in fact as good for us as the advertising claims. Various skin conditions, such as acne, are increasingly recognized as symptoms of an imbalance in the way we live, leading many people to begin their search for a natural acne treatment that includes health...