What is Acne?

A staggering 90% of all teenagers have experienced some form of acne breakouts. It isn’t just adolescents that suffer from acne but adults also in fact 1 in 10 adults have reoccurring acne problems. Some of the following products and treatments are effective for acne solutions.



Who develops Acne?

Adult acne affects 1 in 5 men and 2 out of 3 women throughout their adult lives. A majority of adults have had some acne problems due to hormonal or environmental problems. The studies are showing that preadolescent acne is progressing longer into middle and later 40’s. The problems with acne aren’t solely attributed to teenagers but affect adults also. Teenagers are probably more emotionally affected by acne as they are at a stage in their development where appearance is important and pier pressure is everything.



What Are The Symptoms of Acne?

As teenagers are bombarded with images of perfection on the big and small screen it might be difficult to deal with the physical and emotional affects of acne that is mild or severe. Acne is characterized by pimples white and black heads, Cystic Acne Nodular Acne and Pustal acne. The areas affected are typically the face, neck and lower back. The severity of acne varies from mild to severe inflamed to non-inflamed acne.



Adult Acne Similarities.

The similarities between adult acne and what is known as Rosacea is the inflammation of the skin. Not all adult acne is diagnosed as Acne. Rosacea is confused with acne and is usually diagnosed by a dermatologist. The condition causes inflammation and redness of the face giving a flushed look. Soreness redness stinging burning inflames cysts and pustles can appear on the face neck and the top of the back.


Rosacea does not usually develop until after the age of 35 and is typically associated with women. It is difficult to pin point the cause of this condition and this can cause a problem getting the right treatment for it. This condition can be made more severe at times of high stress and with changes in hormonal levels and heat changes in the body or the environment. Redness of the skin similar to sun burn or hot flashes experienced during the menopause. Enlarged blood vessels are a sing of Rosacea.



Prevention of Rosacea?

If you have gone to a trained skin specialist then a history of skin flushing blood vessel enlargement and sore cysts have been diagnosed then treatment is crucial. Often a look at diet is important for correcting the trigger factors for Rosacea. This skin problem is usually cyclical and come and goes with reoccurring severity. Alcohol beverages especially red wine, fizzy drinks hot and spicy foods stress and fluctuation changes in heat and the cold can trigger


Rosacea. It is important to keep a diary to determine the trigger factors of this condition. It is important to keep the skin clean and develop a routine of cleansing and moisturizing as the skin can become very dry sore and tender. It is important to cleanse with products that don’t further irritate the skin and cause further problems. Gently cleansing products that are kind and gentle to the skin will rehydrate sore skin. Alcohol based products and astringent products as well as scrubbing or exfoliating products should be avoided.


The OTC products can be harmful to sensitive skin like Retin A or Benyzol Peroxide. Salicylic acid is less abrasive to for sensitive skin. It is important to keep you skin protected with sun screen of a high factor also. Oral antibiotics like tetracycline and Minocin are prescribed for reoccurring acne problems as the immunity level is not affected by these antibiotics. Topical antibiotics like Noritate and Metronidazile are useful for inflammation of the skin and killing the bacteria that cause


Rosacea and generally improving the appearance of the skin. The problem with a lot of these products is that the skin is already sore red and inflamed and the creams or gels can cause further redness soreness and burning. Some natural treatments like Oregano oil Coconut oil tea tree oil sandal wood. A good internal cleanse and proboitic will help with internal bacteria also. Products with antibacterial antibiotic and antimicrobials properties will soothe and rejuvenate the skin.


A combination of digestive enzymes and fish oils and primrose oil will internally and improve the outer appearance of the skin.



Cystic Acne.

Cystic and Nodular acne are inflamed bumps and lesions on the skin that can cause severe scarring because of the deep penetration of the bacteria. Cystic and is on of the most severe forms of acne and consists of puss filled bumps or lumps under the surface of the skin. Cystic and is very painful and the temptation might be to pick at the sore which force the infection further into the lower layers of the skin and case deep scarring. Nodules are hard lumps that are painful and larger than cysts.


Cystic acne is very common in teenagers and is said to be hereditary. The problem with inflamed acne is the fluid cannot escape and builds until the fluid dries up or are squeezed pushing the fluid on to other areas of the skin and infecting further hair follicles. Because this form of acne is often long lasting and leaves little gaps between reoccurring infections it can be very distressing and debilitating and have physiological symptoms as well as leaving permanent scarring for the future.



Acne Vulgaris

Acne Vulgaris is probably the most common acne problem to have. It is known as “common acne”. The symptoms of this acne are black heads white heads paples, nodules and cysts. Black heads are a common problem on the nose chin and forehead. Again the cause is over secretion of the oily gland to produce extra sebum with dead skin cells and as the bacteria open on the surface of the skin oxygen causes the pores to become black in colour


White heads unlike blackheads are under the surface of the skin. Paples are small red lumps under the skin commonly called spots or zits. Cystic and nodule acne is acme that has become inflamed. A good cleansing routine as well as a proper diet OTC and natural products will help with common acne.


Facial scrubs like wholegrain and citrus based products with grapefruit lime or lemon juice are great for blackheads as the acidity destroys the bacteria and lemons juice and grapefruit juice are natural bleaching agents. It is important to see a dermatologist to determine the exact diagnosis and the proper treatment. It is important to take a look at the trigger factors for acne and determine if there is anything you can do to alleviate the symptoms yourself then get advice on natural as well as medical solutions.



Acne Conglobata

This is a severe form of acne vulgaris with characteristics of deep abscesses damage to the skin redness and inflammation with lesions and scar damage. This acne is generally inflamed Nodular acne with multiple breakouts on the face neck and the top of the back. The occurrences of deep scarring lesions that are infected with crusty ulcers are extremely painful. The appearance of cysts paules and l pustles that linger for weeks and won’t heal is very distressing and can have a detrimental affect on the mind as well as the body.


This form of severe acne is mostly attributed to men and can appear without warning. The exact reason for a reoccurrence is no understood. The sufferer can go years without a reoccurrence. Changes in stress levels hormonal fluctuation or environmental conditions can be attributed to a reoccurrence. The medical treatment for this acne s generally Isotretinion by a skin specialist or a dermatologist. Surgical excisions or steroid treatment are sometimes recommended.


Vitamin A or vitamin A derivatives can be beneficial as well as vitamin b complex vitamin B6, B12 B5 in conjunction with Vitamin C and magnesium, zinc, copper as well as marine minerals for immune deficiency and healthy skin and mucus membranes along with helping with correct signalling to the brain and nerve endings. A failure to diagnose Acne Conglobate or (AC) can be severely detrimental for suffers and can lead to suicidal tendencies especially in adolescent
Males.


It is imperative to get the correct diagnosis and treatment for severe acne that can cause not only harmful physical damage but physiological damage as well. The emotional affects of severe acne are often over looked as the problem if undiagnosed get worse so do the emotional affect. Problem skin is just that but left untreated the problem becomes all consuming and has a negative affect on daily routine and social interaction and forming relationships leading to isolation
of the sufferer.


Also a diet efficient in essential vitamins and minerals can lead to mild forms of depression that can lead to physical neglect and furthering the problem. Quick and effective treatment is essential for all severe acne suffers as the problem get progressively wore with the wrong OTC treatments self diagnosis and treatment and the outer symptoms of acne can be masked by inner deficiency problems affecting essential organs of the body like the kidneys and the biggest organ of all the skin.