Acne is a disorder resulting from the
action of hormones on the skin's oil
glands (sebaceous glands), which leads to
plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions
commonly called pimples or zits. Acne
lesions usually occur on the face, neck,
back, chest, and shoulders. Nearly 17
million people in the United States have
acne, making it the most common skin
disease. Although acne is not a serious
health threat, severe acne can lead to
disfiguring, permanent scarring, which can
be upsetting to people who are affected by
the disorder.
How Does Acne Develop?
Doctors describe acne as a disease of the
pilosebaceous units (PSUs). Found over
most of the body, PSUs consist of a
sebaceous gland connected to a canal,
called a follicle, that contains a fine
hair (see "Normal Pilosebaceous Unit"
diagram, below). These units are most
numerous on the face, upper back, and
chest. The sebaceous glands make an oily
substance called sebum that normally
empties onto the skin surface through the
opening of the follicle, commonly called a
pore. Cells called keratinocytes line the
follicle.
Normal Pilosebaceous Unit
The hair, sebum, and keratinocytes that
fill the narrow follicle may produce a
plug, which is an early sign of acne. The
plug prevents sebum from reaching the
surface of the skin through a pore. The
mixture of oil and cells allows bacteria
Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) that
normally live on the skin to grow in the
plugged follicles. These bacteria produce
chemicals and enzymes and attract white
blood cells that cause inflammation.
(Inflammation is a characteristic reaction
of tissues to disease or injury and is
marked by four signs: swelling, redness,
heat, and pain.) When the wall of the
plugged follicle breaks down, it spills
everything into the nearby skin--sebum,
shed skin cells, and bacteria--leading to
lesions or pimples.
People with acne frequently have a variety
of lesions, some of which are shown in the
diagrams below. The basic acne lesion,
called the comedo (KOM-e-do), is simply an
enlarged and plugged hair follicle. If the
plugged follicle, or comedo, stays beneath
the skin, it is called a closed comedo and
produces a white bump called a whitehead.
A comedo that reaches the surface of the
skin and opens up is called a blackhead
because it looks black on the skin's
surface. This black discoloration is not
due to dirt. Both whiteheads and
blackheads may stay in the skin for a long
time.
Types of Lesions
Other troublesome acne lesions can
develop, including the following:
Papules--inflamed lesions that usually
appear as small, pink bumps on the skin
and can be tender to the touch
Pustules (pimples)--papules topped by
pus-filled lesions that may be red at the
base
Nodules--large, painful, solid lesions
that are lodged deep within the skin
Cysts--deep, painful, pus-filled lesions
that can cause scarring.
What Causes Acne?
The exact cause of acne is unknown, but
doctors believe it results from several
related factors. One important factor is
an increase in hormones called androgens
(male sex hormones). These increase in
both boys and girls during puberty and
cause the sebaceous glands to enlarge and
make more sebum. Hormonal changes related
to pregnancy or starting or stopping birth
control pills can also cause acne.
Another factor is heredity or genetics.
Researchers believe that the tendency to
develop acne can be inherited from
parents. For example, studies have shown
that many school-age boys with acne have a
family history of the disorder. Certain
drugs, including androgens and lithium,
are known to cause acne. Greasy cosmetics
may alter the cells of the follicles and
make them stick together, producing a
plug.
Factors That Can Make Acne Worse
Factors that can cause an acne flare
include:
Changing hormone levels in adolescent
girls and adult women 2 to 7 days before
their menstrual period starts
Friction caused by leaning on or rubbing
the skin
Pressure from bike helmets, backpacks, or
tight collars
Environmental irritants, such as pollution
and high humidity
Squeezing or picking at blemishes
Hard scrubbing of the skin.
Myths About the Causes of Acne
There are many myths about what causes
acne. Chocolate and greasy foods are often
blamed, but foods seem to have little
effect on the development and course of
acne in most people. Another common myth
is that dirty skin causes acne; however,
blackheads and other acne lesions are not
caused by dirt. Finally, stress does not
cause acne.
Who Gets Acne?
People of all races and ages get acne. It
is most common in adolescents and young
adults. Nearly 85 percent of people
between the ages of 12 and 24 develop the
disorder. For most people, acne tends to
go away by the time they reach their
thirties; however, some people in their
forties and fifties continue to have this
skin problem.
How Is Acne Treated?
Acne is often treated by dermatologists
(doctors who specialize in skin problems).
These doctors treat all kinds of acne,
particularly severe cases. Doctors who are
general or family practitioners,
pediatricians, or internists may treat
patients with milder cases of acne.
The goals of treatment are to heal
existing lesions, stop new lesions from
forming, prevent scarring, and minimize
the psychological stress and embarrassment
caused by this disease. Drug treatment is
aimed at reducing several problems that
play a part in causing acne: abnormal
clumping of cells in the follicles,
increased oil production, bacteria, and
inflammation. Depending on the extent of
the person's acne, the doctor will
recommend one of several over-the-counter
(OTC) medicines or prescription medicines
that are topical (applied to the skin) or
systemic (taken by mouth). The doctor may
suggest using more than one topical
medicine or combining oral and topical
medicines.
Treatment for Blackheads, Whiteheads, and
Mild Inflammatory Acne
Doctors usually recommend an OTC or
prescription topical medication for people
with mild signs of acne. Topical medicine
is applied directly to the acne lesions or
to the entire area of affected skin.
Benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, salicylic
acid, and sulfur are the most common
topical OTC medicines used to treat acne.
Each works a little differently. Benzoyl
peroxide is best at killing P. acnes and
may reduce oil production. Resorcinol,
salicylic acid, and sulfur help break down
blackheads and whiteheads. Salicylic acid
also helps cut down the shedding of cells
lining the follicles of the oil glands.
Topical OTC medications are available in
many forms, such as gel, lotion, cream,
soap, or pad.
In some patients, OTC acne medicines may
cause side effects such as skin
irritation, burning, or redness. Some
people find that the side effects lessen
or go away with continued use of the
medicine. Severe or prolonged side effects
should be reported to the doctor.
OTC topical medicines are somewhat
effective in treating acne when used
regularly. Patients must keep in mind that
it can take 8 weeks or more before they
notice their skin looks and feels better.
Treatment for Moderate to Severe
Inflammatory Acne
Patients with moderate to severe
inflammatory acne may be treated with
prescription topical or oral medicines,
alone or in combination.
Prescription Topical Medicines
Several types of prescription topical
medicines are used to treat acne,
including antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide,
tretinoin, adapalene, and azelaic acid.
Antibiotics and azelaic acid help stop or
slow the growth of bacteria and reduce
inflammation. Tretinoin, a type of drug
called a retinoid that contains an altered
form of vitamin A, is an effective topical
medicine for stopping the development of
new comedones. It works by unplugging
existing comedones, thereby allowing other
topical medicines, such as antibiotics, to
enter the follicles. The doctor may also
prescribe newer retinoids or retinoid-like
drugs, such as tazarotene or adapalene,
that help decrease comedo formation.
Like OTC topical medicines, prescription
topical medicines come as creams, lotions,
solutions, or gels. The doctor will
consider the patient's skin type when
prescribing a product. Creams and lotions
provide moisture and tend to be good for
people with sensitive skin. Gels and
solutions are generally alcohol based and
tend to dry the skin. Therefore, patients
with very oily skin or those who live in
hot, humid climates may prefer them. The
doctor will tell the patient how to apply
the medicine and how often to use it.
Some people develop side effects from
using prescription topical medicines.
Initially, the skin may look worse before
improving. Common side effects include
stinging, burning, redness, peeling,
scaling, or discoloration of the skin.
With some medicines, like retinoids, these
side effects usually decrease or go away
after the medicine is used for a period of
time. Patients should report prolonged or
severe side effects to their doctor.
Between 4 and 8 weeks will most likely
pass before patients see their skin
improve.
Prescription Oral Medicines
For patients with moderate to severe acne,
the doctor often prescribes oral
antibiotics (taken by mouth). Oral
antibiotics are thought to help control
acne by curbing the growth of bacteria and
reducing inflammation. Prescription oral
and topical medicines may be combined. For
example, benzoyl peroxide may be combined
with clindamycin, erythromycin, or sulfur.
Other common antibiotics used to treat
acne are tetracycline, minocycline, and
doxycycline. Some people have side effects
when taking these antibiotics, such as an
increased tendency to sunburn, upset
stomach, dizziness or lightheadedness, and
changes in skin color. Tetracycline is not
given to pregnant women, nor is it given
to children under 8 years of age because
it might discolor developing teeth.
Tetracycline and minocycline may also
decrease the effectiveness of birth
control pills. Therefore, a backup or
another form of birth control may be
needed. Prolonged treatment with oral
antibiotics may be necessary to achieve
the desired results.
Treatment for Severe Nodular or Cystic
Acne
People with nodules or cysts should be
treated by a dermatologist. For patients
with severe inflammatory acne that does
not improve with medicines such as those
described above, a doctor may prescribe
isotretinoin (Accutane*), a retinoid.
Isotretinoin is an oral drug that is
usually taken once or twice a day with
food for 15 to 20 weeks. It markedly
reduces the size of the oil glands so that
much less oil is produced. As a result,
the growth of bacteria is decreased.
* Brand names included in this booklet are
provided as examples only, and their
inclusion does not mean that these
products are endorsed by the National
Institutes of Health or any other
Government agency. Also, if a particular
brand name is not mentioned, this does not
mean or imply that the product is
unsatisfactory.
Advantages of Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Isotretinoin is a very effective medicine
that can help prevent scarring. After 15
to 20 weeks of treatment with
isotretinoin, acne completely or almost
completely goes away in up to 90 percent
of patients. In those patients where acne
recurs after a course of isotretinoin, the
doctor may institute another course of the
same treatment or prescribe other
medicines.
Disadvantages of Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Isotretinoin can cause birth defects in
the developing fetus of a pregnant woman.
It is important that women of childbearing
age are not pregnant and do not get
pregnant while taking this medicine. Women
must use two separate effective forms of
birth control at the same time for 1 month
before treatment begins, during the entire
course of treatment, and for 1 full month
after stopping the drug. They should ask
their doctor when it is safe to get
pregnant after they have stopped taking
Accutane.
Some people with acne become depressed by
the changes in the appearance of their
skin. Changes in mental health may be
intensified during treatment or soon after
completing a course of medicines like
Accutane. A doctor should be consulted if
a person feels unusually sad or has other
symptoms of depression, such as loss of
appetite or trouble concentrating.
Other possible side effects include dry
eyes, mouth, lips, nose, or skin; itching;
nosebleeds; muscle aches; sensitivity to
the sun; and, sometimes, poor night
vision. More serious side effects include
changes in the blood, such as an increase
in triglycerides and cholesterol, or a
change in liver function. To make sure
Accutane is stopped if side effects occur,
the doctor monitors blood studies that are
done before treatment is started and
periodically during treatment. Side
effects usually go away after the medicine
is stopped.
Treatments for Hormonally Influenced Acne
in Women
Clues that help the doctor determine
whether acne in an adult woman is due to
an excess of androgen hormones are
hirsutism (excessive growth of hair in
unusual places), premenstrual acne flares,
irregular menstrual cycles, and elevated
blood levels of certain androgens. The
doctor may prescribe one of several drugs
to treat women with this type of acne.
Low-dose estrogen birth control pills help
suppress the androgen produced by the
ovaries. Low-dose corticosteroid drugs,
such as prednisone or dexamethasone, may
suppress the androgen produced by the
adrenal glands. Finally, the doctor may
prescribe an antiandrogen drug, such as
spironolactone (Aldactone). This medicine
reduces excessive oil production. Side
effects of antiandrogen drugs may include
irregular menstruation, tender breasts,
headache, and fatigue.
Other Treatments for Acne
Doctors may use other types of procedures
in addition to drug therapy to treat
patients with acne. For example, the
doctor may remove the patient's comedones
during office visits. Sometimes the doctor
will inject cortisone directly into
lesions to help reduce the size and pain
of inflamed cysts and nodules.
Early treatment is the best way to prevent
acne scars. Once scarring has occurred,
the doctor may suggest a medical or
surgical procedure to help reduce the
scars. A superficial laser may be used to
treat irregular scars. Another kind of
laser allows energy to go deeper into the
skin and tighten the underlying tissue and
plump out depressed scars. Dermabrasion
(or microdermabrasion), which is a form of
"sanding down" scars, is sometimes
combined with the subsurface laser
treatment. Another treatment option for
deep scars caused by cystic acne is the
transfer of fat from one part of the body
to the face.
How Should People With Acne Care for Their
Skin?
Clean Skin Gently
Most doctors recommend that people with
acne gently wash their skin with a mild
cleanser, once in the morning and once in
the evening and after heavy exercise. Some
people with acne may try to stop outbreaks
and oil production by scrubbing their skin
and using strong detergent soaps and rough
scrub pads. However, scrubbing will not
improve acne; in fact, it can make the
problem worse. Patients should ask their
doctor or another health professional for
advice on the best type of cleanser to
use. Patients should wash their face from
under the jaw to the hairline. It is
important that patients thoroughly rinse
their skin after washing it. Astringents
are not recommended unless the skin is
very oily, and then they should be used
only on oily spots. Doctors also recommend
that patients regularly shampoo their
hair. Those with oily hair may want to
shampoo it every day.
Avoid Frequent Handling of the Skin
People who squeeze, pinch, or pick their
blemishes risk developing scars or dark
blotches. People should avoid rubbing and
touching their skin lesions.
Shave Carefully
Men who shave and who have acne can test
both electric and safety razors to see
which is more comfortable. Men who use a
safety razor should use a sharp blade and
soften their beard thoroughly with soap
and water before applying shaving cream.
Nicking blemishes can be avoided by
shaving lightly and only when necessary.
Avoid a Sunburn or Suntan
Many of the medicines used to treat acne
can make a person more prone to sunburn. A
sunburn that reddens the skin or suntan
that darkens the skin may make blemishes
less visible and make the skin feel drier.
However, these benefits are only
temporary, and there are known risks of
excessive sun exposure, such as more rapid
skin aging and a risk of developing skin
cancer.
Choose Cosmetics Carefully
People being treated for acne often need
to change some of the cosmetics they use.
All cosmetics, such as foundation, blush,
eye shadow, and moisturizers, should be
oil free. Patients may find it difficult
to apply foundation evenly during the
first few weeks of treatment because the
skin may be red or scaly, particularly
with the use of topical tretinoin or
benzoyl peroxide. Oily hair products may
eventually spread over the forehead,
causing closed comedones. Products that
are labeled as noncomedogenic (do not
promote the formation of closed pores)
should be used; in some people, however,
even these products may cause acne.
What Research Is Being Done on Acne?
Medical researchers are working on new
drugs to treat acne, particularly topical
antibiotics to replace some of those in
current use. As with many other types of
bacterial infections, doctors are finding
that, over time, the bacteria that are
associated with acne are becoming
resistant to treatment with certain
antibiotics. Research is also being
conducted by industry on the potential
side effects of isotretinoin and the
long-term use of medicines used for
treating acne.
Scientists are working on other means of
treating acne. For example, researchers
are studying the biology of sebaceous
cells and testing a laser in laboratory
animals to treat acne by disrupting
sebaceous glands. Scientists are also
studying the treatment of androgenic
disorders, including acne, in men by
inhibiting an enzyme that changes
testosterone to a more potent androgen.
Where Can People Find More Information on
Acne?
National Institute of Arthritis and
Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
Phone: 301-495-4484 or 877-22-NIAMS
(226-4267) (free of charge)
TTY: 301-565-2966
Fax: 301-718-6366
www.niams.nih.gov
NIAMS provides information about various
forms of arthritis and rheumatic disease
and bone, muscle, joint, and skin
diseases. It distributes patient and
professional education materials and
refers people to other sources of
information. Additional information and
updates can also be found on the NIAMS Web
site.
American Academy of Dermatology
P.O. Box 4014
Schaumburg, IL 60168-4014
Phone: 847-330-0230 or 888-462-3376 (free
of charge)
Fax: 847-330-0050
www.aad.org
Hi! Please read this important study
before considering roaccutane. The study
recently published (2004) and shows that
roaccutane works through lowering brain
metabolism, (which influences among other
things the endocrine and dopaminergic
system).
Is it worth the risk?
Functional brain imaging alterations in
acne patients treated with isotretinoin
program no. 114.2. 2004 abstract
viewer/itinerary planner. Washington,
dc:
society for neuroscience, 2004. Online.
J.D. Bremner, n. Fani, n. Ashraf, j.
Votaw, m. Brummer, v. Vaccarino, m.
Goodman, l. Reed, c.B. Nemeroff.
Although there have been case reports
suggesting a relationship between
treatment with the acne medication
isotretinoin (accutane) and the
development
of depression and suicide, this topic
remains controversial. In order for
isotretinoin to cause depression it must
have an effect on the brain; however
no studies to date have examined the
effects of isotretinoin on brain function
in acne patients. The purpose of this
study was to assess the effects of
isotretinoin on brain function in acne
patients. Brain function was measured
with [f-18]-2-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose (fdg)
positron emission tomography (pet)
before and after four months of treatment
with isotretinoin (n=13) and
antibiotic (n=15). Isotretinoin (but not
antibiotic) treatment was associated
with decreased brain metabolism in the
orbitofrontal cortex (-21% change versus
a +2% change for antibiotic) (p<0.05),
a brain area known to mediate symptoms
of
depression. There were no differences in
severity of depressive symptoms
between
the isotretinoin and antibiotic treatment
groups before or after treatment.
This
study suggests that isotretinoin treatment
is associated with changes in brain
function.
Information About Rosacea Posted: 01-13-05 04:30am
rosacea (ro-zay-shah) is a
chronic disorder that develops gradually
and is characterized by flushing,
blushing, redness, pimples, red gritty
eyes, burning or stinging and, in some
advanced cases, a bulbous nose (called
rhinophyma). The disorder can be
confused with and co-exist with acne
vulgaris and/or seborrhoeic dermatitis.
Men and women of all ages can be affected
but middle-aged women are more susceptible
because of hot flashes caused by
menopause. Anyone that is fair-skinned
of european or celtic ancestry are more
likely to be affected.
patients
have one or more of the following
symptoms:
flushing and
blushing easily with the redness
persisting
small red bumps (papules),
some pus-filled (pustules)
redness and
inflammation
small blood vessels
visible on the face
red eyes and
eyelids
sensitive skin
rosacea
can cause low self esteem which can lead
to clinical depression.
triggers: rosacea can easily
progress to more advanced stages by
irritating topical products and other
triggers causing flare ups. People
with rosacea should try to minimise
triggers such as alcohol, spicy foods and
stress. Gentle skincare products
should be used that are designed for
sensitive skin and a sunblock containing
zinc oxide or titanium dioxide used while
in the sun.
Many anti-acne and anti-wrinkle treatments
are too harsh for rosacea skin and will
progress the disease. Treatments like
microdermabrasion, chemical peels, high
dosages of isotretinoin (accutane®) and
ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide,
alcohols and retinoids should be avoided
by anyone who is at risk of developing
rosacea.
Topical and nasal steroids are sometimes
prescribed, but over time they worsen
rosacea symptoms—this is called steroid
induced rosacea. Dosage should be
slowly decreased and not immediately
stopped to avoid flare ups.
I used to have severe acne some time back
and accutane helped me lot. You people
may also try it.
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tina2
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 May 2005 Posts: 21
Posted: 05-22-05 06:18am
I suffer from acne too. I tried to get
accutane but coulodn't find it in my local
drug store. Can you tell me where can I
find it?
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pacaperez
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 May 2005 Posts: 13
Posted: 05-28-05 18:32pm
Please do not buy accutane from that
website!!!. This sounds like they want
your credit card number. A website that
sells prescription drugs without
prescription is most likely a fraud.
Go to your dermatogolist and get a
prescription. This people are just
trying to advertise their website. If
you check their messages (tina, nancy and
dutchman) they're always recommending that
website or pretending they need product
recommendation (how stupid)
how pathetic!!! Making money out of
people's miseries!!!
Ps do these forums have an a moderaror
that can erase their messages?
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mistnee
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3
Pacaperez Attack Posted: 05-29-05 06:01am
:lol: well whether or not to buy accutane
from anywhere is really upto an
individual, I checked that site and they
do have prescription medicines as well.
There will be 100s of sites like this one
selling medicines, leave the poor fellows
alone, I just checked all your posts and
you are simply attacking these guys
instead of posting something
informational.
Chill.......
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pacaperez
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 May 2005 Posts: 13
Posted: 06-03-05 10:12am
Well if they do ask for prescription
(which they should tell people before
telling them to buy straight from their
website) they still definetely have shady
advertising methods.
If they want to advertise their website,
go ahead, if this board allows so, but
please don't come to the boards asking for
recommendations and then replying to
themselves (dutchman, nancy1, tina2).
They've done the same thing in different
forums with different medicines.
That's just plain dumb and unethical.
They are using deceitful advertisement
methods. I would not trust them.
If I have different options to buy my
medicine I would definetely not give my
credit card number to a liar.
Ps for mistnee, since you you work for
them too (funny how you registered to this
board only to reply to my mesages) let me
give you a piece of advise, since
obviously being ethical is out of the
question. If you want to advertise your
website with your shady methods, just
don't be so stupid to use the same user's
names. Most people are not as dumb as
you are. I hope you learn from this and
work more on giving your company a better
reputation. That's the marketing lesson
of the day.
Well we should both understand who's being
stupid here and not.. I guess only
pacaperez has all the time in the world to
continue with his attack. Normal people
usually have work you know.. Lol.. And
would only come to a forum either looking
or for giving information.
Funny how you registered to this board
only to reply to these threads :) why dont
you pm me and we take this further?
I received mail notifications to my
threads only to let me know that pacaperez
attack continues.. Must be giving you an
"unethical sense of satisfaction"....
Sorry guys, hands up with pacaperez.. I
wont respond to him at threads anymore,
hope this board stays informational
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pacaperez
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 May 2005 Posts: 13
Posted: 06-11-05 12:34pm
For your information, I will not respond
to any of your private messages(which of
course, i've been deleting without reading
them). That is definetely childish and a
waste of time.
I came here to expose unethical
advertising methods. That's it. You
can say all you want about me(i'm a grown
up, and I don't take internet popularity
very seriously).
Weather you like it or not, my posts are
here. If I were you, instead of trying me
to get me upset (which is pointless,
because I won't), I would try advertising
somewhere else, with more effective
methods. :d
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corg
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Sep 2005 Posts: 23 Location: In the Land of Health & Beauty
Posted: 09-25-05 12:20pm
There are many non-surgical methods that
claim to get rid of acne scars but the
results are mostly of insignificant
improvement. The only way to smooth
irregular skin surfaces is to remove the
outer surface of the involved area
thoroughly and wait for new skin.
Usually the end result is 60-90%
improvement
edit
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Peter Liebter
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Posts: 9 Location: UK
Thanks Posted: 11-04-05 07:36am
Thanks walter for a good piece of advice.
I use balm 911 against acne, and as a sun
protection. Perfect! I bought 10 tubes.
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masterofmind
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 17 Location: Toronto, Canada
Posted: 12-03-05 10:52am
Easy way to get rid of acne go on the low
carb diet well there's a few differences.
Acne is a warning signal something wrong
with your body!
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evetevan
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Jan 2006 Posts: 5 Location: Jacksonville
Posted: 01-12-06 12:35pm
To stop acne break outs use only soap that
is french milled or english, these are
usually made form vegatable/plant fat
never use anything that contains animal
fat. I find the best, cheapest and easy
to find are the "yardley" brand. Find one
scent you like and stick to it for your
entire body especially for your face.
Regular soap should never touch your face
and most of the acne products in the store
is formulated to keep you coming back for
more so although you see some improvement
you still experience breakouts. After
using the same soap for about two weeks
your body will get used to it and your
skin will clear up. For those who have
other problems like dry skin please
remember to use the vitamin e capsules
only (not the stuff in the bottles) 400 iu
which is also great for any flaky skin
conditiion because the soap, although
wonderful is going to leave you kind of
dry. Also take the vitamin e caps as
directed once a day but be careful because
it can cause internal bleeding if too
much, but you will need too replinish the
oil in your face from the inside out. Be
careful with other topical treatments once
your skin gets used to this regimen it
won't really want anything else but after
you clear up you can experiment with
moisturizers and sun blocks. Try learning
more about vitamins and amino acids to see
what you really need. A good skin care
regimen is individual and personal but
allow your skin time to get aquainted with
a vegatable soap and don't switch out.
Change your pillowcase often. When you
don't have soap use only water for your
face never bath soap even the suds will
break you out. I had terrible acne
growing up and I learned this by accident.
I am now in my 40s and people remark on
my skin where ever I go. My teenage
children have smooth blemish free skin
because of this, only a rare unavoidable
monthly "period" bump for my daughter. I
have reccomended this to many that I know
and seen it work. You can have nice skin
without spending a fortune. Good luck
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John Eminescu
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Posts: 2
Posted: 02-02-06 07:44am
Beta hydroxyacid peels also are effective
for acne care.
Accutane is a drug taken by mouth which is
reserved for severe acne. Accutane has
many side effects and if taken during
pregnancy will cause birth defects.
Patients taking accutane must have
periodic blood tests and checkups.
There are many different treatments for
acne. Not all people respond to the same
treatments. If the first medications do
not work, chances are the second ones
will.
More information on http://skindiseases.Tk
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therre
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Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Posts: 1
Posted: 02-15-06 03:12am
I"read this information..Hope this can
help..
Acne is the sign that the bowels and
kidneys are overloaded with toxins, waste
products or hormones.
When the body contains more toxics than
the kidney and bowels can remove, acne
occurs. Kidneys and bowels are the two
primary channels of elimination of the
bodies toxic and waste products. These
toxics can be the accumulation of fat
stored chemicals the liver can not wash
out or there may be a problem with fat
digestion, fat accumulation, food allergy,
or even the accumulation of hormones that
your body produces.
Once these toxics build up, the kidney and
bowel will get overload and clogged up,
that could lead to malfunction. When this
happened the liver will be the one to get
and be dumped by the load of the kidney
and the bowel. The liver will be the
doing some of the kidney’s work, because
of that, it will cause the liver to
overload likewise malfunction. Wherein
one of the liver's main roles is to
metabolize pile up fat into usable energy
for your body.
When the bowels, kidneys and liver get
overloaded, the body will eject the toxins
through the lungs and skin and that causes
the acne, and the skins starts to
breakout.
If you think your acne is your main
problem, better think twice because it’s
your liver, bowels and kidney that are
most affected with. It is only a sign
that your liver is getting weaker in its
detoxification abilities and it will
continue to get weak if you do any action
to stop and eliminate that acne in the
surface of your skin.
Natural acne treatment
most people in the united states became
acne sufferer once. Teens and young
adults are mostly the sufferers of acne.
It causes the skin to have blackheads or
whiteheads, pimples or zits, cysts and
lesions. It can be seen in their face,
neck back and chest.
Although there are lots of medicines and
treatments available in the market, home
remedy is still the best cure for acne.
Home made acne treatment is the peoples’
choice for treating acne depending on how
severe it is.
The need for home made acne treatment
arises to reduce or eliminate the outbreak
of acne and to prevent scarring in the
skin due to severe acne. Here are some
home remedies that can help reduce or
eliminate acne outbreak:
· eating lots of fruits and
vegetables.
· drinking water at least 1 liter
daily.
· using benzoyl peroxide lotions
for new acne outbreak.
· oral medicines for severe
acne.
· orange paste applied on the
affected area helps to cure pimple.
· paste of fenugreek helps to
cure pimples.
· some make use of orange,
garlic, and cucumber.
· turmeric, an anti bacterial
herb.
Home remedies to cure acne are so easy,
besides it has no side affects except only
if you’re not having any allergic to
certain fruits and vegetables.
Rooibos tea which was found by a japanese
scientist is one of the home remedies that
cure acne.
Also, natural treatment and allopathic
treatment are both available for acne
treatment. Allopathic treatment includes
across-the-counter products which are
prescribed to use for 4to 6 weeks. There
are also oral antibiotics that should be
taken with an empty stomach like
tetracycline. While natural treatment
includes cleansers, facial scrubs and
masks. Facial steam treatment and clay
mask treatment are also available as
natural treatment for acne.
I have had acne most of my life. Then I
went to regis in new york and one of the
girls there gave me this lady's number in
new york who treats skin disorders using
herbal products. She's an indian lady and
gets all her stuff from india. She
answered all my questions.
She asked me for my pic.( 3 times). She's
a little exoensive. But, I could feel the
difference in one application of her
product.
I am now taking some treatment from her
for skin lightning. She has some herbal
grains and a gold mask for that.
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goodsamaritan55
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Joined: 25 Mar 2006 Posts: 11 Location: Manila, Philippines
Posted: 04-19-06 17:28pm
I would like to add this analysis of
acne:
toxemia and vicarious elimination
toxemia means blood poisoning. Way back
in 1926, a famous colorado healer, jh
tilden md, wrote a book which was the
culmination of a lifetime of clinical
experience, toxemia explained. Dr.
Tilden was radical. He didn't believe
drugs cured disease. He had one simple
thesis:
"... Every so-called disease is a crisis
of toxemia, which means that toxin has
accumulated in the blood above the
toleration point. ... The crisis, the
so-called disease - call it cold, flu,
pneumonia, headache, or typhoid fever - is
a vicarious elimination. Nature is
endeavoring to rid the body of toxin."
toxemia explained p. 49
a disease is named for where the toxins
accumulate so much that that body part
starts failing.
This concept of disease, known as
vicarious elimination, has never been
disproven. What happens is, the normal
avenues for expelling waste - liver,
kidneys, colon - are overwhelmed by the
amount of poisons being accumulated. As
a survival instinct, various other organs
of the body which were not designed for
elimination of toxins become enlisted to
help get rid of wastes. They try
desperate measures to expel the
indigestible, rotting poisons, often
becoming inflamed or diseased themselves
in the attempt.
one
obvious example of this idea is acne.
Acne is not a skin problem. it is
a vicarious elimination: the blood and the
colon are so backed up with poisons that
are accumulating faster than they can
escape that the body tries an extreme
solution: expel the poisons through the
body's largest organ: the skin. An
alternative escape route. As the poisons
leave, they irritate the normal skin and
cause rash, redness, or pustulated
eruptions, like pimples or boils. This
is why skin creams and lotions don't work
in such a scenario. It's not a skin
problem. It's a problem of chronic blood
poisoning by means of an indigestible
diet. Third world people rarely get
acne. Acne is a disease of excess, a
consequence of the fast food lifestyle.
chronic
"incurable" eczema and psoriasis often
fall into the same category.
people suffer needlessly for years with
these diseases, under the direction of
their well-intentioned but clueless
dermatologist who has convinced them that
their only hope is to find the right
medication for their "skin disease."
i also suffered from cystic pimples in my
teenage years due to bad diet, but the
derma never pointed this out to me. I
suffered eczema last year and the above
definition proves acne and eczema to be
related. My story and pictures can be
seen at www.Eczemacure.Info
i want people to have hope and
methodically scientifically try to cure
themselves by knowing fully well first
what the core problem really is.
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senior
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Jun 2006 Posts: 8
Great Info - Here's Some More Posted: 06-24-06 15:40pm
There is some great information being
shared here. I'm living proof of the
effects of sun tanning and sun
burning...And having had acne as a kid,
i've gotten to know a lot of skin
doctors.
If you've still got your looks and the
damaged skin and aged spots haven't begun
to appear, take it from me. The sun is
nice and warm, but bad for the skin...
I tell this to my grandchildren...Some
listen..Some will learn. I also found a
great portal with pre-searched info from
many healthsites http://www.Healthsiteguide.Com go to the health concerns drop down
menu and find acne near the top. Great
info, plus you can find video, drug info.
Be smart. Be informed. Take care of
yourself.
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icareyou
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Joined: 18 Sep 2006 Posts: 18
This Is “ance" Posted: 09-18-06 01:04am
If you are suffering from some skin
problem and those symptoms you are telling
then I say this is “ance”, and you are
asking about the reason of this disease
then I want to say that, there is several
factor causes acne. We describe here one
of theme, acne happens when oil
(sebaceous) glands come to life around
puberty, when these glands are stimulated
by male hormones that are produced in the
adrenal glands of both boys and girls.
The oil glands, which are located just
beneath the skin, continuously produce and
secrete oil through openings in the skin.
The oil lubricates and protects the skin.
Under certain situation, cells that are
close to the openings of the oil glands
block the openings. This causes a
buildup of oil underneath the skin.
Bacteria, which live in everyone’s skin
but generally mind their own business,
feast on this oil, multiply, and cause the
surrounding tissues to become inflamed,
and known as “acne” and for detail
information about the “acne” you can
visit this one
edit, but for a permanent
treatment of the acne you must be care
full about the food and dust, your food is
the big cause of the “ance” while the
combination of the sweat and dust happened
on your body then this condition also
occur so you have to care full about diet
means chocolate, burger, pizza and other
oily food take in a limit. And wash your
body with a medicated soap after a journey
and daily up and down that will much
helpful for your better skin.
edit, 
but for a permanent
treatment of the acne you must be care
full about the food and dust, your food is
the big cause of the “ance” while the
combination of the sweat and dust happened
on your body then this condition also
occur so you have to care full about diet
means chocolate, burger, pizza and other
oily food take in a limit. And wash your
body with a medicated soap after a journey
and daily up and down that will much
helpful for your better skin.