Acne Problem
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Many people, from teens to adults, are searching for the answer to their acne problem. While acne
affects around 80% of teens, it is not limited to that age group and many adults find themselves faced with problem skin, sometimes for the first time
in years. What to do? Fortunately there are a number of excellent options for the care and curing of acne prone skin.
Contrary to popular belief, an acne problem doesn't occur because someone is dirty or eats chocolate. Acne is a result of your body's natural processes.
The skin glands produce oil to keep your face and other areas moist. As new skin cells are generated, the skin rids itself of dead skin cells. An acne
problem occurs when the skin's pores become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Bacteria begin to multiply in the pore and a blemish develops.
Different types of blemishes can develop as part of an acne problem. Blackheads occur when the pore is open and the plug is exposed and becomes
dark in color. Whiteheads are blemishes where the skin is closed over the plug. Blackheads and whiteheads are forms of light, non-inflammatory acne.
Nodules and cysts are a more serious type of acne called inflammatory acne. Nodules are inflamed blemishes with a solid plug deep in the pore. Cysts are
painful, inflamed blemishes which contain pus. This type of acne often leads to scarring.
There are several medications available to deal with an acne problem. Benzyl peroxide is an over the counter medicine commonly used to combat acne. It
kills the bacteria that cause acne, and with daily use can prevent future breakouts from occurring. Salicylic acid prevents acne by keeping pores
clear of plugs. Head to your doctor for prescription strength medication, including antibiotics, retinoid and birth control pills. Antibiotics can
control bacteria growth, preventing breakouts from occurring. Retinoid help keep pores open and clear. Birth control pills have also been shown to be an
effective weapon in the fight against acne.
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