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Health Articles | August 18, 2009 If you are suffering from acne scars, I feel your pain - literally.� I have at least 20 scars on my forehead, and several on my chin.� I know how terrifying it can be to wake up one morning and see where the skin your acne used to inhabit is now covered in acne scars.� It made me start trying to find an acne scar remedy very, very quickly. If you look at my face now, you won't be able to tell where my scars are unless you're up close.� Most are fairly small, although there are a couple icepick ones and one concave scar.� You know why they're not very noticeable?� I was able to salvage the appearance of my skin with an acne scar remedy. There are many options available to you if you're looking to clear up your acne scars.� The three that worked for me are the following: 1. Microdermabrasion: Yes, much as I hate to admit it, I had to start clearing up my acne scars with microdermabrasion.� I am typically not an advocate of going to too ma...

Health Articles | March 21, 2008 Acne is defined as a diseased condition of the skin that involves thehair and oil glands. It is characterised by pimples, black/white heads,reddishness and cysts. Face acne can spoil your appearance to a greatextent and body acne can really ruin your day by making you veryuncomfortable. Considering acne as a minor problem, some people tend tototally discard the topic of �Acne skin care�. However, the importanceof �Acne skin care� cannot be undermined in any way. Acne is defined as a diseased condition of the skin that involves the hair and oil glands. It is characterised by pimples, black/white heads, reddishness and cysts. Face acne can spoil your appearance to a great extent and body acne can really ruin your day by making you very uncomfortable. Considering acne as a minor problem, some people tend to totally discard the topic of �Acne skin care�. However, the importance of �Acne skin care� cannot be undermined in any way.� Acne skin care should real...

Health Articles | September 20, 2008 What is Acne? Acne is the most common skin condition, with over 85% of teens--and many adults, as well-experiencing breakouts at least occasionally. Acne is linked to the sebaceous glands, which produce sebum (or oil). Plugged follicles can take the form of either whiteheads, where the plugged follicle remains beneath the skin's surface, or blackheads, where the plug in the follicle extends to the skin's surface and becomes visible. Once a follicle becomes plugged, it creates an ideal environment for a common sebum-eating skin bacterium, Propionibacterium acnes (or just P. Acnes), to multiply. This bacterium produces enzymes and chemicals that irritate and inflame the skin around a clogged follicle. Pimples, breakouts, or zits are common names for the lesions that result from this type of skin irritation and inflammation, though doctors have more precise ways of classifying acne lesions. For most people, acne is a generally mild condition. O...

Health Articles | April 7, 2007 Among men, a number of factors can cause acne. Excessive secretion of oil and clogged pores are the basic causes. So far as women are concerned, they are prone to acne at all those stages where they undergo hormonal changes. Acne is considered to be a problem of the adolescence. It affects teenagers mostly because it is primarily caused by hormonal imbalance, which occurs during the growing up years. However, this does not mean that the grown ups are immune to the problem. Men and women of all ages are susceptible to the problem. The basic fact is that it can catch up with amazing swiftness to even those who reach the age of 40, or more. Acne In Men Among men, there are a number of factors that can cause acne. Excessive secretion of oil and clogged pores are the basic cause of acne. Those who have oily skin are prone to the problem. So, if you have oily skin and your job demands you to stay in dusty environment, the likelihood of your developing acne pro...

Health Articles | August 4, 2005 Although most teenagers get some form of acne, adults in their twenties, thirties, forties, or even older, can develop acne. Men and women alike experience acne, but men get it more severely. There are many adult acne treatments to choose from. All acne treatments work by preventing new breakouts, and must be used over a period of weeks or months. Even if you begin to see improvement, continue treatment. Follow the directions on the package or as prescribed by your dermatologist. There are many over-the-counter adult acne treatments to unblock pores, reduce bacteria and dry out pimples. They contain the acids or antibiotics benzoyl peroxide (such as Neutrogena On-The-Spot), salicylic acid (such as Stri-dex), sulfur or resorcinol (such as Clearasil Adult Care). Even more numerous are prescription drugs and topicals that curb oil build-up, skin cell shedding and bacteria growth - all while drying and peeling away old acne and stimulating healthy skin grow...