If you are a teenager or young adult, I am sure you would have noticed that only a small percentage of people are blessed with a perfect and radiant skin. You would agree with me, that not only are the majority of people not endowed with beautiful skin, a large number of young adults and teenagers are afflicted with the “monster” called acne.

Read the rest of this entry

Go ahead, admit it. Acne causes all kinds of grief, it’s an intrusion into anyone’s life. Its causes are a diverse as acne sufferers themselves. Although it is a common skin disorder, would you believe that there is no cure? On that note the goal of this article is to educate you about acne causes as well as provide solutions.

Read the rest of this entry

Its very spotty with brown and sometimes red spots. It kinda looks like acne sometimes but if I stand in the sun for too long it gets better. The 1 time I actually had the best results was in a road trip to these mineral springs. The water was really hot and the natural minerals in it made my skin very smooth and decreased the spots. Later they came back tough. Any advice or sites you know that could help me? Here are some pics I found on the net to better describe how my back is.

http://www.google.it.ao/imgres?imgurl=http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/jan2010/7/8/alex-reid-s-spotty-back-pic-channel-4-image-3-671461480.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/01/28/celebrity-big-brother-alex-reid-s-top-10-best-moments-inside-the-house-115875-22002493/&usg=__FyBuPhbNs2zeg2c4ctnpbyoOc-g=&h=260&w=450&sz=30&hl=pt-PT&start=7&tbnid=dp6oNckJaG9-zM:&tbnh=115&tbnw=149&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dspotty%2Bback%26um%3D1%26hl%3Dpt-PT%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D585%26bih%3D340%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C255&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=49&vpy=90&dur=3936&hovh=171&hovw=296&tx=173&ty=140&ei=fjFhTKXjKqeR4gacqrS3Cg&oei=LzBhTJCwDYmB4Qb-vqDbCQ&esq=14&page=2&ndsp=8&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:7&biw=585&bih=340

http://www.google.it.ao/imgres?imgurl=http://www.acnepilot.com/images/back_acne.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.acnepilot.com/body-acne/home-remedies-for-back-acne-bacne.php/pt_BR/&usg=__hXfLQ4P7BOHZ6UmQAZBw45fsNt4=&h=120&w=240&sz=24&hl=pt-PT&start=8&tbnid=114dsSRcHSDykM:&tbnh=77&tbnw=153&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dacne%2Bback%26um%3D1%26hl%3Dpt-PT%26biw%3D758%26bih%3D337%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C268&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=423&vpy=130&dur=1328&hovh=96&hovw=192&tx=118&ty=90&ei=DDJhTJnMMczd4gal-fjNCg&oei=AjJhTLKdC8eG4QbP2tT1CQ&esq=3&page=2&ndsp=9&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:8&biw=758&bih=337

Like, If the guy is sweet and nice, funny, calm…just that general great personality, but has a little mild-moderate acne…is that a total turn off to girls/women? Does the acne cancel out everything else?

i’m a 14 year old girl who has kind of oily skin. i have pimples really bad on my forehead and near my eyebrows and now its starting to develop on my nose as well! also, it’s starting at my upper chest, near my neck, and my upper back as well.

i’ve used clean and clear face washes and pimple prevention products, clearasil products, regular soap and water, and astringents as well, but none of them work! i’m thinking of odering proactiv but im not sure if that is just one of those “as seen on tv” crappy products, hence, afraid to waste my money and time on something that wont work for me.

Read the rest of this entry

i had an acne problem when i was a teen, but when i got into my 20′s it kind of just stopped. but now all of a sudden i am getting it bad on my arms and chest/stomach. it just broke out recently and i dont know how to stop it. i do weight lift, so i thought maybe from that, but i dont know. what is the best way to get rid of it. please help! i am under a lot of stress/anxiety/sadness lately too with a divorce that i dont want. i dont know if that could be adding to it

I’m a teen that suffers from mile acne on both my face and my upper back. What works better, over-the- counter or holistic products?

My mother has gotten very herbal and holistic this past year, and believes in all these crack-pot things like the world is ending and “the secret” and has been watching youtube videos posted by people who obviously suffer from paranoia and other mental disorders. She used to be someone I trusted in regard to opinions, but with her current lifestyle i really can’t put my faith in her. I used to use Retin A for clearing acne and prevention, it worked but i haven’t used it in 6 month or so and well now acne has invaded my face. 6 month ago when I ran out, my mother told me to use these remedies, some very holistic stuff, and even though I was unsure, I trusted her and took it, I’ve been using it and it has really no effect. I really no longer have faith in her and she won’t allow me to even buy myself acne cream because she believes it is poisonous to my skin. Please help me. I’ve become very self conscious and I stopped swimming because if my back acne I’m receiving low grades in gym because I can’t change in the locker rooms and always come unprepared.

I would describe my skin as OILY! I have acne but it’s not extreme and it only pops up in certain areas. Occasionally, i get some on my cheeks; but its just like 1 on the right and here and there on the left. Pimples on my face are mostly concentrated on my FOREHEAD! :[. The problem might be my bangs, because my hair is on my forehead all the time and the oil from my hair is being transferred onto my face and i always use my hand to sweep my bangs over to the side which probably causes bad hygiene.

SO, what acne cream, daily face wash, daily moisturizer, acne prevention, whatever! what have you used that works wonders for acne??

Cystic acne has become a common skin problem these days. However, most people are unaware of the term ‘cystic acne’. Cystic acne is a serious problem of skin that occurs when people deal with acne pimples roughly. This process results in formation of the cystic acne. Cystic acne can be defined as the most severe kind of acne. Under this type of acne, the pimples work towards forming cysts. These are actually filled with pus. The problem results in scarring of the skin. These tend to aggravate more when the cysts are squeezed to express the pus. This results in a permanent scar. There are several effective methods available these days to treat cystic acne. Don’t expect acne creams and gets to work wonders when the skin is suffering from cystic acne. Experts suggest injectable medication or oral antibiotics that are required to cure the cystic acne. You should visit a good doctor to prescribe you some effective drugs to treat cystic acne. Under circumstances where initial antibiotic treatment proves ineffective, your doctor will prescribe you a stronger medication course to treat the problems. These are also some effective methods that can treat cystic acne permanently. Cystic acne is termed as one of the most severe forms of acne that gets deeply penetrated in to the skin layers. You should try to understand the causes that result in cystic acne. You can characterize cystic acne by hard, semi-liquid bumps that grow below the skin with the potential of causing severe acne scars. Acne cysts are quite larger and painful as compared to whiteheads and conventional spots. This type of acne is a result of oil gland blockage that triggers inflammation and pus in the surrounding tissue area. Cystic acne is further worsened by Retention keratosis, under, this condition, skin cells of cystic acne are shed improperly. This further leads to clogging of the skin follicles and the dead cells in conjunction with the over production of sebum. This environment is perfect for growth of bacterial infections. The infection has potential of spreading to other follicles that can further aggravate the inflammation, swelling and redness. Experts believe that natural approach works towards fixing the internal problem those results in acne. The holistic approach utilizes multidimensional protocols such as supplementation, dietary changes, rebuilding of the organs of elimination and internal as well as external cleansing. The whole process neutralizes an environment that encourages formation of acne work better to treat cystic acne in the long run. This treatment also prevents further acne scars. Any oral medication should be taken, under the supervision of a dermatologist. Isotretinoin is the most common and most powerful drug prescribed for cystic acne treatment. It can be defined as a man-made form of retinoid or vitamin A. It is taken in pill form. It is the only medicine that effectively treats excess oil productions, inflammation and clogged skin pores. The pill is supported to be taken up to twenty weeks and does not require more than one course of therapy in order to cure the problem. Pregnant women should avoid taking this medicine as there is a possibility of birth defects to a developing fetus. You also require to go for regular checkups while using this medicine.

When an individual has acne problems, he thinks of the various possibilities of getting rid of them. It is sometimes a hindrance that when one has acne, he does not want to go for consultation and opts to stay with the home remedies.

But there are realities to consider in taking acne medications. There are two types from which acne medication is subdivided – prescription and over-the-counter. These regimens have steps to follow and could help you achieve lasting results.

Read the rest of this entry