Article by Brad Burns

Acne – Causes and Cures

It is the curse of teenagers around the world, but acne is caused by a combination of factors that aren’t related to age and can strike in your thirties as well as your teens. In fact acne is the most common skin disease and more than 85% of people between the ages of 12 and 24 suffer from some form of acne.So what causes this condition if it is not just hormonal?

Well contrary to popular belief acne is not caused by not getting washed properly or eating greasy food. In fact acne is caused by the clogging of the pores, which in turn prevents sebum,which is a characteristic oil, reaching the skins surface thus creating acne.

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Article by W. Darren -

Most people experience mild cases of acne breakouts. So, it is not unusual for people to go to their local drugstores and get over-the-counter or OTC medications for acne. They opt for this than go to their doctor and seek prescription medications for acne. This is perfectly alright since this treatment works wonderfully as long as you have a good skin care regimen.

There are actually several OTC acne drugs that are sold in the market. You should know your options before you actually purchase one. If you’re not comfortable with purchasing a popular brand, you could consult with your healthcare provider before you opt for any OTC acne medication.

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Question by Matt S: How can I get rid of scars left from body acne on chest and back?
i used to have really bad acne on my chest..not so much my back but still a little on my back. Ive been using neutrogena body wash and scrub and it worked wonders! the only problem is that the scars from the year tht i had it are still there. so how can i make it even again?? i dont care how much it costs

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Article by 10acne

Having acne products available in the market is good news to people who suffer from having acne. Having acne generates a huge drop of self-esteem as the affected person becomes self-conscious, embarrassed and even afraid of bringing his or herself out in the public in fear that he or she would be the center of jokes or gossips. Acne can be healed though there are cases that it takes time for it to disappear. But when the acne disappears, acne scars still remains on the face of people prone to scarring, causing too much trouble in a person’s life as he or she grows old.

When a person developed acne problems, it is important to know his or her skin type as the use of acne products solution depends on the need of the skin. Knowing a person’s skin type benefits the patient especially when he or she has sensitive skin because there are acne products that could trigger the growth of acne. A person may opt to ask dermatologist’s expertise regarding acne, skin type and what product to use for proper information. The web can be a good source of information too though patience is needed in searching for the appropriate advice suitable for the person’s case.

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Article by Nnamdi Godwin

Acne treatment products are those creams, gels, pills and other preparations used for the treatment of acne and all acne variants. Acne treatment products are employed in the cure of spots, pimples, zits and other variants like blackheads, whiteheads and rosacea. These acne treatment products could be home-based preparations [natural acne treatments], plants, roots and herbs [herbal acne treatment] or pharmaceutically prepared acne treatment products.

Most of the common acne treatment products in the market today are either herbal based or made from synthetic materials and hydrocarbons. These acne treatment products can either be single therapy acne treatment products or combination therapy acne treatment products. Single therapy acne treatment products are those acne treatment products that offer just one type of cure like pills or creams or injections. An example of a single therapy acne treatment product is Acnope acne and anti-wrinkle cream which is just a cream.

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Question by ms. vee43: What is the best acne product for women of color?
Especially women over the age of 40 with oily/combination skin type.

Best answer:

Answer by hello k
clinique acne system

OR

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Question by xoxo gossip girl: does neutrogena acne body wash work well for back acne?
im 15 and i have quite bad acne on my back and ive been on antibiotics for like a few years and nothing helps the antibiotics have made it less bad, but its still there and i hate itt.
ive heard the neutrogena acne body wash is good, has anyone tried it? thaaaaanks

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