Acne Rosacea
Is Acne Rosacea Like Acne Vulgaris? What is acne rosacea? Is it the same as the common acne (also called acne vulgaris)? Many people treat rosacea like acne. They are 2 different things. Rosacea is in the same family as acne, but unlike acne vulgaris, it is not caused by over-production of sebum and blockage of skin pores. Acne rosacea has a red complexion and appears on the nose and cheeks. The skin is dry and flaky. Rosacea, also known as adult acne, appears mainly in fair skinned adults between the ages of 30 and 50 (more women than men are inflicted) whereas acne vulgaris appears mainly in teenagers. For menwho are afflicted, the condition is more...
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Acne Scar Treatments – 4 Types of Acne Scars There are 4 common types of acne scars: Ice Pick Scars, Boxcar Scars, Rolling Scars and Hypertrophic Scars. We take a closer look at each of these scars and the acne scar treatments. 1 – Ice Pick Scars Ice pick scars are the most common of the four. As the name suggests, the facial landscape appears to have been assaulted by an “ice pick” or a similar sharp thin tool. The ice pick scars are formed as a result of cystic acne. The inflamed cyst works its way from the lower layer of the skin to the surface thus leaving a deep, long scar. If you...
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Acne Prevention Here are some tips on acne prevention. By taking a pro-active stand, you will have a better chance to ward off the onset of acne. Even if you previously had acne, taking these steps will help to prevent re-ocurrence of acne. * By now, you should know the causes of acne. If not, take a look at this article first. The major cause of acne is hormonal changes which is the excess production of sebum (oil) which in turn mixes with bacteria and blocks your skin pores. An acne prevention method is to exfoliate the skin. This allows you to remove dead skin cells and bacteria from the pores. Basically you are keeping the pores clean thereby...
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Acne Surgery Options You may want to consider acne surgery if you have gone through every acne treatment options (acne prescription and non-prescription treatment) and none of them work for you. This is for you acne sufferers with medium to severe acne conditions. Please seek the help of a dermatologist who will discuss the various acne surgery options that are currently available. When you are thinking of going the acne surgery route, take into consideration the cost, the number of treatments required (sometimes you may require several followups), and potential side effects. Acne Surgery Treatment Options A small cut is made to the acne affected area and the acne matter/pus is drained from the area. Severe cysts...
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Over-the-Counter Acne Remedies The products in our top acne products review falls into the acne remedies without prescriptions category. You will probably not find these acne remedies in your local pharmacy even though they are considered over-the-counter acne treatments. These are available exclusively through online purchases only. The only product you may find in your local pharmacy is Pro-Activ as it is quite heavily promoted. The acne remedies you will find in your local pharmacy will most likely be ones you have never heard off. If you do insist on purchasing these types of acne remedies, please consult a dermatologist first. Most of these products are meant to be used topically. That is they are only targeted to be used on...
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Severe Acne According to many dermatologists, there are four types of severe acne. Severe acne affects more than just the physical body; it can emtionally and psychologically take over every aspect of a person’s life. One’s self-esteem is impacted and the person can be withdrawn from scociety. Severe Acne #1: Acne Conglobata Of the four sever acne listed here, Acne Conglobata is the most severe one. Characteristics of Acne Conglobata are large and have great number of inter-connected nodules accompanied by blackheads. These skin lesions can become ulcerated (open wound) thus leading to skin scarring. Acne Conglobata can be found on the face, back, chest, upper arms, thighs and buttocks (bum). Acne Conglobata usually occurs between the ages of...
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