Acne- Clear Answers to Common Myths

by Karen Ngo


Acne Knows No Age
Myth: Only teens get acne.Reality: Acne knows no age. Not just a teenage problem,acne actually affects one out ofevery four people betweenthe age of 25 and 44, especially adult women.
Myth: Washing your face frequently helps clear up acne.Reality: Dirt doesn't cause acne. Washing your facefrequently my keep your skin free from dirton the surface,but pores aren't just clogged by dirt. In fact, washing youface too often can actually irritate your skin, and skinirritation can make acne worse. Another thing to avoid -don't wash your face with washcloth. The fabric is too rough and can aggravate acne problems even more.Instead, use your bare hands when washing your face, andonly wash twice a day.
Myth: There's a "cure" for acne.Reality: Unfortunately there is no "cure". The good newsis that using clear.now Skin Care System daily can help youprevent and control acne. Its pure formulas utilize apatent-pending ingredient or activelevels of salicylic acid to deeply clean skin while keepingpores open so oiland dirt particles aren't trapped
About the Author
Karen is a true believer of the Inner Health brings Outer Beauty philosophy. http://www.prevent-ging.com/HealthBeautyzone

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Acne Treatment - Blackheads & Whiteheads

by CD Mohatta


Blackheads and Whiteheads are known as the first stage of acne.If acne is treated during the first stage itself, you save a lot of effort that you may have to take if acne develops to the second and third stage. You also prevent scar formation.
Blackheads and whiteheads are commonly termed as mild acne. Some papules may be present along with blackheads and whiteheads in acne classified as mild acne. Most of the people with mild acne treat themselves with OTC medicines. Let us find out about what is best to treat Blackheads and Whiteheads.
Topical medication for Blackheads and Whiteheads -
Blackheads and whiteheads are treated with topical medication that include Benzoyl peroxide, Salicylic Acid, Resorcinol and Sulphur, Alcohol and Acetone, Azelaic Acid, and Topical Retinoids.
Most of these medications may cause dryness, redness or peeling of the skin in the beginning of treatment. If you have dry skin, you may want to use a moisturizer .The skin takes some time to adjust to the acne medications. If irritation persists, you should consult your doctor.
Please note that acne medication takes time to clear acne and you must be patient while treating acne. Some people keep changing their medication after a week or so if they do not see any result. That does not produce results, but may also flare up acne. Wait for at least a month and if you don't get results after that, you should consult your doctor about change in medication.
Physical Procedures to treat Blackheads and Whiteheads-
Dermatologists extract blackheads and whiteheads physically. Small papules are sometimes treated with light to heal them quickly and prevent any flare up.
This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained from this article.
About the Author
The author CD Mohatta writes on acne for acnedoctor.us which guides about skin care, acne treatments, causes, medicines, myths, acne scars, etc.

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