Saturday, October 18, 2008

Why Do We Get Acne

Many teenagers suffer from acne. Some of them will not suffer from acne when they get older, but it is not always the case. Some adults suffer from a low self-esteem if they have bad cases of acne. It is quite upsetting to live with this. For ladies who put make-up to cover up their acne, it may actually make the situation worse. Problems due to stress and hormones may result in adult acne. Sometimes, medications to resolve these problems may worsen the situation.

What exactly causes acne?
It occurs when the hair follicle or the pore is clogged. When you exfoliate your skin, some parts of your skin cells remain on the skin and this results in a blockage. Skin cells block the pores and sebum is trapped as a result. Hence, bacteria will build up and the skin gets inflammed.

How can we solve the problem?
Some people put tea bags on their faces. Some put toothpaste. Scars occur when people scratch and pick the pimples. There are many unorthodox treatments that may cause greater problems.

A lot of products found in the market help to reduce acne in adolescents and adults.Retinoids that come from Vitamin A is the most common treatment. Many products that are found over the counter can be used as well. Retin-A is highly demanded in acne prescription medication.

How do the medications work?
Exfoliated cells that are trapped will be removed. Exfoliating your skin on a more frequent basis will prevent sebum from building up and bacteria from remaining there. There are many acne products you can use to unclog blocked pores as they reach the sebaceous matter. You need to find a suitable cleansing product for your type of skin. Using cleansers on a regular basis will see benefits in the long run as your skin slowly becomes blemish-free.

 

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