Acne Information

Posted on February 23, 2008

What Is Acne?

Acne is a disorder resulting from the action of hormones on the skin’s oil glands (sebaceous glands), which leads to plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions commonly called pimples or zits. Acne lesions usually occur on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Nearly 17 million people in the United States have acne, making it the most common skin disease. Although acne is not a serious health threat, severe acne can lead to disfiguring, permanent scarring, which can be upsetting to people who are affected by the disorder.

How Does Acne Develop?

Doctors describe acne as a disease of the pilosebaceous units (PSUs). Found over most of the body, PSUs consist of a sebaceous gland connected to a canal, called a follicle, that contains a fine hair (see “Normal Pilosebaceous Unit” diagram, below). These units are most numerous on the face, upper back, and chest. The sebaceous glands make an oily substance called sebum that normally empties onto the skin surface through the opening of the follicle, commonly called a pore. Cells called keratinocytes line the follicle.

Normal Pilosebaceous Unit

The hair, sebum, and keratinocytes that fill the narrow follicle may produce a plug, which is an early sign of acne. The plug prevents sebum from reaching the surface of the skin through a pore. The mixture of oil and cells allows bacteria Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) that normally live on the skin to grow in the plugged follicles. These bacteria produce chemicals and enzymes and attract white blood cells that cause inflammation. (Inflammation is a characteristic reaction of tissues to disease or injury and is marked by four signs: swelling, redness, heat, and pain.) When the wall of the plugged follicle breaks down, it spills everything into the nearby skin–sebum, shed skin cells, and bacteria–leading to lesions or pimples.

People with acne frequently have a variety of lesions, some of which are shown in the diagrams below. The basic acne lesion, called the comedo (KOM-e-do), is simply an enlarged and plugged hair follicle. If the plugged follicle, or comedo, stays beneath the skin, it is called a closed comedo and produces a white bump called a whitehead. A comedo that reaches the surface of the skin and opens up is called a blackhead because it looks black on the skin’s surface. This black discoloration is not due to dirt. Both whiteheads and blackheads may stay in the skin for a long time.

Types of Lesions

Other troublesome acne lesions can develop, including the following:

Papules–inflamed lesions that usually appear as small, pink bumps on the skin and can be tender to the touch
Pustules (pimples)–papules topped by pus-filled lesions that may be red at the base
Nodules–large, painful, solid lesions that are lodged deep within the skin
Cysts–deep, painful, pus-filled lesions that can cause scarring.
What Causes Acne?

The exact cause of acne is unknown, but doctors believe it results from several related factors. One important factor is an increase in hormones called androgens (male sex hormones). These increase in both boys and girls during puberty and cause the sebaceous glands to enlarge and make more sebum. Hormonal changes related to pregnancy or starting or stopping birth control pills can also cause acne.

Another factor is heredity or genetics. Researchers believe that the tendency to develop acne can be inherited from parents. For example, studies have shown that many school-age boys with acne have a family history of the disorder. Certain drugs, including androgens and lithium, are known to cause acne. Greasy cosmetics may alter the cells of the follicles and make them stick together, producing a plug.

Factors That Can Make Acne Worse

Factors that can cause an acne flare include:

Changing hormone levels in adolescent girls and adult women 2 to 7 days before their menstrual period starts
Friction caused by leaning on or rubbing the skin
Pressure from bike helmets, backpacks, or tight collars
Environmental irritants, such as pollution and high humidity
Squeezing or picking at blemishes
Hard scrubbing of the skin.
Myths About the Causes of Acne

There are many myths about what causes acne. Chocolate and greasy foods are often blamed, but foods seem to have little effect on the development and course of acne in most people. Another common myth is that dirty skin causes acne; however, blackheads and other acne lesions are not caused by dirt. Finally, stress does not cause acne.

Who Gets Acne?

People of all races and ages get acne. It is most common in adolescents and young adults. Nearly 85 percent of people between the ages of 12 and 24 develop the disorder. For most people, acne tends to go away by the time they reach their thirties; however, some people in their forties and fifties continue to have this skin problem.

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How Is Acne Treated?

Acne is often treated by dermatologists (doctors who specialize in skin problems). These doctors treat all kinds of acne, particularly severe cases. Doctors who are general or family practitioners, pediatricians, or internists may treat patients with milder cases of acne.

The goals of treatment are to heal existing lesions, stop new lesions from forming, prevent scarring, and minimize the psychological stress and embarrassment caused by this disease. Drug treatment is aimed at reducing several problems that play a part in causing acne: abnormal clumping of cells in the follicles, increased oil production, bacteria, and inflammation. Depending on the extent of the person’s acne, the doctor will recommend one of several over-the-counter (OTC) medicines or prescription medicines that are topical (applied to the skin) or systemic (taken by mouth). The doctor may suggest using more than one topical medicine or combining oral and topical medicines.

Treatment for Blackheads, Whiteheads, and Mild Inflammatory Acne

Doctors usually recommend an OTC or prescription topical medication for people with mild signs of acne. Topical medicine is applied directly to the acne lesions or to the entire area of affected skin.

Benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, salicylic acid, and sulfur are the most common topical OTC medicines used to treat acne. Each works a little differently. Benzoyl peroxide is best at killing P. acnes and may reduce oil production. Resorcinol, salicylic acid, and sulfur help break down blackheads and whiteheads. Salicylic acid also helps cut down the shedding of cells lining the follicles of the oil glands. Topical OTC medications are available in many forms, such as gel, lotion, cream, soap, or pad.

In some patients, OTC acne medicines may cause side effects such as skin irritation, burning, or redness. Some people find that the side effects lessen or go away with continued use of the medicine. Severe or prolonged side effects should be reported to the doctor.

OTC topical medicines are somewhat effective in treating acne when used regularly. Patients must keep in mind that it can take 8 weeks or more before they notice their skin looks and feels better.

Treatment for Moderate to Severe Inflammatory Acne

Patients with moderate to severe inflammatory acne may be treated with prescription topical or oral medicines, alone or in combination.

Prescription Topical Medicines

Several types of prescription topical medicines are used to treat acne, including antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide, tretinoin, adapalene, and azelaic acid. Antibiotics and azelaic acid help stop or slow the growth of bacteria and reduce inflammation. Tretinoin, a type of drug called a retinoid that contains an altered form of vitamin A, is an effective topical medicine for stopping the development of new comedones. It works by unplugging existing comedones, thereby allowing other topical medicines, such as antibiotics, to enter the follicles. The doctor may also prescribe newer retinoids or retinoid-like drugs, such as tazarotene or adapalene, that help decrease comedo formation.

Like OTC topical medicines, prescription topical medicines come as creams, lotions, solutions, or gels. The doctor will consider the patient’s skin type when prescribing a product. Creams and lotions provide moisture and tend to be good for people with sensitive skin. Gels and solutions are generally alcohol based and tend to dry the skin. Therefore, patients with very oily skin or those who live in hot, humid climates may prefer them. The doctor will tell the patient how to apply the medicine and how often to use it.

Some people develop side effects from using prescription topical medicines. Initially, the skin may look worse before improving. Common side effects include stinging, burning, redness, peeling, scaling, or discoloration of the skin. With some medicines, like retinoids, these side effects usually decrease or go away after the medicine is used for a period of time. Patients should report prolonged or severe side effects to their doctor. Between 4 and 8 weeks will most likely pass before patients see their skin improve.

Prescription Oral Medicines

For patients with moderate to severe acne, the doctor often prescribes oral antibiotics (taken by mouth). Oral antibiotics are thought to help control acne by curbing the growth of bacteria and reducing inflammation. Prescription oral and topical medicines may be combined. For example, benzoyl peroxide may be combined with clindamycin, erythromycin, or sulfur. Other common antibiotics used to treat acne are tetracycline, minocycline, and doxycycline. Some people have side effects when taking these antibiotics, such as an increased tendency to sunburn, upset stomach, dizziness or lightheadedness, and changes in skin color. Tetracycline is not given to pregnant women, nor is it given to children under 8 years of age because it might discolor developing teeth. Tetracycline and minocycline may also decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, a backup or another form of birth control may be needed. Prolonged treatment with oral antibiotics may be necessary to achieve the desired results.

Treatment for Severe Nodular or Cystic Acne

People with nodules or cysts should be treated by a dermatologist. For patients with severe inflammatory acne that does not improve with medicines such as those described above, a doctor may prescribe isotretinoin (Accutane*), a retinoid. Isotretinoin is an oral drug that is usually taken once or twice a day with food for 15 to 20 weeks. It markedly reduces the size of the oil glands so that much less oil is produced. As a result, the growth of bacteria is decreased.

* Brand names included in this booklet are provided as examples only, and their inclusion does not mean that these products are endorsed by the National Institutes of Health or any other Government agency. Also, if a particular brand name is not mentioned, this does not mean or imply that the product is unsatisfactory.

Advantages of Isotretinoin (Accutane)

Isotretinoin is a very effective medicine that can help prevent scarring. After 15 to 20 weeks of treatment with isotretinoin, acne completely or almost completely goes away in up to 90 percent of patients. In those patients where acne recurs after a course of isotretinoin, the doctor may institute another course of the same treatment or prescribe other medicines.

Disadvantages of Isotretinoin (Accutane)

Isotretinoin can cause birth defects in the developing fetus of a pregnant woman. It is important that women of childbearing age are not pregnant and do not get pregnant while taking this medicine. Women must use two separate effective forms of birth control at the same time for 1 month before treatment begins, during the entire course of treatment, and for 1 full month after stopping the drug. They should ask their doctor when it is safe to get pregnant after they have stopped taking Accutane.

Some people with acne become depressed by the changes in the appearance of their skin. Changes in mental health may be intensified during treatment or soon after completing a course of medicines like Accutane. A doctor should be consulted if a person feels unusually sad or has other symptoms of depression, such as loss of appetite or trouble concentrating.

Other possible side effects include dry eyes, mouth, lips, nose, or skin; itching; nosebleeds; muscle aches; sensitivity to the sun; and, sometimes, poor night vision. More serious side effects include changes in the blood, such as an increase in triglycerides and cholesterol, or a change in liver function. To make sure Accutane is stopped if side effects occur, the doctor monitors blood studies that are done before treatment is started and periodically during treatment. Side effects usually go away after the medicine is stopped.

Treatments for Hormonally Influenced Acne in Women

Clues that help the doctor determine whether acne in an adult woman is due to an excess of androgen hormones are hirsutism (excessive growth of hair in unusual places), premenstrual acne flares, irregular menstrual cycles, and elevated blood levels of certain androgens. The doctor may prescribe one of several drugs to treat women with this type of acne. Low-dose estrogen birth control pills help suppress the androgen produced by the ovaries. Low-dose corticosteroid drugs, such as prednisone or dexamethasone, may suppress the androgen produced by the adrenal glands. Finally, the doctor may prescribe an antiandrogen drug, such as spironolactone (Aldactone). This medicine reduces excessive oil production. Side effects of antiandrogen drugs may include irregular menstruation, tender breasts, headache, and fatigue.

Other Treatments for Acne

Doctors may use other types of procedures in addition to drug therapy to treat patients with acne. For example, the doctor may remove the patient’s comedones during office visits. Sometimes the doctor will inject cortisone directly into lesions to help reduce the size and pain of inflamed cysts and nodules.

Early treatment is the best way to prevent acne scars. Once scarring has occurred, the doctor may suggest a medical or surgical procedure to help reduce the scars. A superficial laser may be used to treat irregular scars. Another kind of laser allows energy to go deeper into the skin and tighten the underlying tissue and plump out depressed scars. Dermabrasion (or microdermabrasion), which is a form of “sanding down” scars, is sometimes combined with the subsurface laser treatment. Another treatment option for deep scars caused by cystic acne is the transfer of fat from one part of the body to the face.

How Should People With Acne Care for Their Skin?

Clean Skin Gently

Most doctors recommend that people with acne gently wash their skin with a mild cleanser, once in the morning and once in the evening and after heavy exercise. Some people with acne may try to stop outbreaks and oil production by scrubbing their skin and using strong detergent soaps and rough scrub pads. However, scrubbing will not improve acne; in fact, it can make the problem worse. Patients should ask their doctor or another health professional for advice on the best type of cleanser to use. Patients should wash their face from under the jaw to the hairline. It is important that patients thoroughly rinse their skin after washing it. Astringents are not recommended unless the skin is very oily, and then they should be used only on oily spots. Doctors also recommend that patients regularly shampoo their hair. Those with oily hair may want to shampoo it every day.

Avoid Frequent Handling of the Skin

People who squeeze, pinch, or pick their blemishes risk developing scars or dark blotches. People should avoid rubbing and touching their skin lesions.

Shave Carefully

Men who shave and who have acne can test both electric and safety razors to see which is more comfortable. Men who use a safety razor should use a sharp blade and soften their beard thoroughly with soap and water before applying shaving cream. Nicking blemishes can be avoided by shaving lightly and only when necessary.

Avoid a Sunburn or Suntan

Many of the medicines used to treat acne can make a person more prone to sunburn. A sunburn that reddens the skin or suntan that darkens the skin may make blemishes less visible and make the skin feel drier. However, these benefits are only temporary, and there are known risks of excessive sun exposure, such as more rapid skin aging and a risk of developing skin cancer.

Choose Cosmetics Carefully

People being treated for acne often need to change some of the cosmetics they use. All cosmetics, such as foundation, blush, eye shadow, and moisturizers, should be oil free. Patients may find it difficult to apply foundation evenly during the first few weeks of treatment because the skin may be red or scaly, particularly with the use of topical tretinoin or benzoyl peroxide. Oily hair products may eventually spread over the forehead, causing closed comedones. Products that are labeled as noncomedogenic (do not promote the formation of closed pores) should be used; in some people, however, even these products may cause acne.

What Research Is Being Done on Acne?

Medical researchers are working on new drugs to treat acne, particularly topical antibiotics to replace some of those in current use. As with many other types of bacterial infections, doctors are finding that, over time, the bacteria that are associated with acne are becoming resistant to treatment with certain antibiotics. Research is also being conducted by industry on the potential side effects of isotretinoin and the long-term use of medicines used for treating acne.

Scientists are working on other means of treating acne. For example, researchers are studying the biology of sebaceous cells and testing a laser in laboratory animals to treat acne by disrupting sebaceous glands. Scientists are also studying the treatment of androgenic disorders, including acne, in men by inhibiting an enzyme that changes testosterone to a more potent androgen.

Where Can People Find More Information on Acne?

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
Phone: 301-495-4484 or 877-22-NIAMS (226-4267) (free of charge)
TTY: 301-565-2966
Fax: 301-718-6366
www.niams.nih.gov

NIAMS provides information about various forms of arthritis and rheumatic disease and bone, muscle, joint, and skin diseases. It distributes patient and professional education materials and refers people to other sources of information. Additional information and updates can also be found on the NIAMS Web site.

American Academy of Dermatology
P.O. Box 4014
Schaumburg, IL 60168-4014
Phone: 847-330-0230 or 888-462-3376 (free of charge)
Fax: 847-330-0050
www.aad.org
Max123:
Hi! Please read this important studybefore considering roaccutane. The studyrecently published (2004) and shows thatroaccutane works through lowering brainmetabolism, (which influences among otherthings the endocrine and dopaminergicsystem).

Is it worth the risk?

Functional brain imaging alterations inacne patients treated with isotretinoin

program no. 114.2. 2004 abstractviewer/itinerary planner. Washington,dc:
society for neuroscience, 2004. Online.

J.D. Bremner, n. Fani, n. Ashraf, j. Votaw, m. Brummer, v. Vaccarino, m.
Goodman, l. Reed, c.B. Nemeroff.

Although there have been case reportssuggesting a relationship between
treatment with the acne medicationisotretinoin (accutane) and thedevelopment
of depression and suicide, this topicremains controversial. In order for
isotretinoin to cause depression it musthave an effect on the brain; however
no studies to date have examined theeffects of isotretinoin on brain function
in acne patients. The purpose of thisstudy was to assess the effects of
isotretinoin on brain function in acnepatients. Brain function was measured
with [f-18]-2-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose (fdg)positron emission tomography (pet)
before and after four months of treatmentwith isotretinoin (n=13) and
antibiotic (n=15). Isotretinoin (but notantibiotic) treatment was associated
with decreased brain metabolism in theorbitofrontal cortex (-21% change versus
a +2% change for antibiotic) (p<0.05),a brain area known to mediate symptoms
of
depression. There were no differences inseverity of depressive symptoms
between
the isotretinoin and antibiotic treatmentgroups before or after treatment.
This
study suggests that isotretinoin treatmentis associated with changes in brain
function.

Http://apu.Sfn.Org/
clawed:
rosacea (ro-zay-shah) is achronic disorder that develops graduallyand is characterized by flushing,blushing, redness, pimples, red grittyeyes, burning or stinging and, in someadvanced cases, a bulbous nose (calledrhinophyma). The disorder can beconfused with and co-exist with acnevulgaris and/or seborrhoeic dermatitis. Men and women of all ages can be affectedbut middle-aged women are more susceptiblebecause of hot flashes caused bymenopause. Anyone that is fair-skinnedof european or celtic ancestry are morelikely to be affected.

patientshave one or more of the followingsymptoms:

flushing andblushing easily with the rednesspersisting
small red bumps (papules),some pus-filled (pustules)
redness andinflammation
small blood vesselsvisible on the face
red eyes andeyelids
sensitive skin

rosaceacan cause low self esteem which can leadto clinical depression.

triggers: rosacea can easilyprogress to more advanced stages byirritating topical products and othertriggers causing flare ups. Peoplewith rosacea should try to minimisetriggers such as alcohol, spicy foods andstress. Gentle skincare productsshould be used that are designed forsensitive skin and a sunblock containingzinc oxide or titanium dioxide used whilein the sun.

Many anti-acne and anti-wrinkle treatmentsare too harsh for rosacea skin and willprogress the disease. Treatments likemicrodermabrasion, chemical peels, highdosages of isotretinoin (accutane? andingredients such as benzoyl peroxide,alcohols and retinoids should be avoidedby anyone who is at risk of developingrosacea.

Topical and nasal steroids are sometimes prescribed, but over time they worsen rosacea symptoms?this is called steroid induced rosacea. Dosage should be slowly decreased and not immediately stopped to avoid flare ups.

for moreinformation including treatments visit therosacea websitelink directory

this article is licensed under the gnu freedocumentation license. It usesmaterial from the rosacea wikiarticle “rosacea”

nancy1:
I used to have severe acne some time backand accutane helped me lot. You peoplemay also try it.
tina2:
I suffer from acne too. I tried to getaccutane but coulodn’t find it in my localdrug store. Can you tell me where can Ifind it?
pacaperez:
Please do not buy accutane from thatwebsite!!!. This sounds like they wantyour credit card number. A website thatsells prescription drugs withoutprescription is most likely a fraud.

Go to your dermatogolist and get aprescription. This people are justtrying to advertise their website. Ifyou check their messages (tina, nancy anddutchman) they’re always recommending thatwebsite or pretending they need productrecommendation (how stupid)

how pathetic!!! Making money out ofpeople’s miseries!!!

Ps do these forums have an a moderarorthat can erase their messages?
mistnee:
lol: well whether or not to buy accutanefrom anywhere is really upto anindividual, I checked that site and theydo have prescription medicines as well. There will be 100s of sites like this oneselling medicines, leave the poor fellowsalone, I just checked all your posts andyou are simply attacking these guysinstead of posting somethinginformational.

Chill…….
pacaperez:
Well if they do ask for prescription(which they should tell people beforetelling them to buy straight from theirwebsite) they still definetely have shadyadvertising methods.

If they want to advertise their website,go ahead, if this board allows so, butplease don’t come to the boards asking forrecommendations and then replying tothemselves (dutchman, nancy1, tina2). They’ve done the same thing in differentforums with different medicines. That’s just plain dumb and unethical.

They are using deceitful advertisementmethods. I would not trust them. If I have different options to buy mymedicine I would definetely not give mycredit card number to a liar.

Ps for mistnee, since you you work forthem too (funny how you registered to thisboard only to reply to my mesages) let megive you a piece of advise, sinceobviously being ethical is out of thequestion. If you want to advertise yourwebsite with your shady methods, justdon’t be so stupid to use the same user’snames. Most people are not as dumb asyou are. I hope you learn from this andwork more on giving your company a betterreputation. That’s the marketing lessonof the day.
mistnee:
Well we should both understand who’s beingstupid here and not.. I guess onlypacaperez has all the time in the world tocontinue with his attack. Normal peopleusually have work you know.. Lol.. Andwould only come to a forum either lookingor for giving information.

Funny how you registered to this boardonly to reply to these threads why dontyou pm me and we take this further?

I received mail notifications to mythreads only to let me know that pacaperezattack continues.. Must be giving you an”unethical sense of satisfaction”….

Sorry guys, hands up with pacaperez.. Iwont respond to him at threads anymore,hope this board stays informational
pacaperez:
For your information, I will not respondto any of your private messages(which ofcourse, i’ve been deleting without readingthem). That is definetely childish and awaste of time.

I came here to expose unethicaladvertising methods. That’s it. Youcan say all you want about me(i’m a grownup, and I don’t take internet popularityvery seriously).

Weather you like it or not, my posts arehere. If I were you, instead of trying meto get me upset (which is pointless,because I won’t), I would try advertisingsomewhere else, with more effectivemethods. :d
corg:
There are many non-surgical methods thatclaim to get rid of acne scars but theresults are mostly of insignificantimprovement. The only way to smoothirregular skin surfaces is to remove theouter surface of the involved areathoroughly and wait for new skin. Usually the end result is 60-90%improvement
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Peter Liebter:
Thanks walter for a good piece of advice. I use balm 911 against acne, and as a sunprotection. Perfect! I bought 10 tubes.
masterofmind:
Easy way to get rid of acne go on the lowcarb diet well there’s a few differences. Acne is a warning signal something wrongwith your body!
evetevan:
To stop acne break outs use only soap thatis french milled or english, these areusually made form vegatable/plant fat never use anything that contains animalfat. I find the best, cheapest and easyto find are the “yardley” brand. Find onescent you like and stick to it for yourentire body especially for your face. Regular soap should never touch your faceand most of the acne products in the storeis formulated to keep you coming back formore so although you see some improvementyou still experience breakouts. Afterusing the same soap for about two weeksyour body will get used to it and yourskin will clear up. For those who haveother problems like dry skin pleaseremember to use the vitamin e capsulesonly (not the stuff in the bottles) 400 iuwhich is also great for any flaky skinconditiion because the soap, althoughwonderful is going to leave you kind ofdry. Also take the vitamin e caps asdirected once a day but be careful becauseit can cause internal bleeding if toomuch, but you will need too replinish theoil in your face from the inside out. Becareful with other topical treatments onceyour skin gets used to this regimen itwon’t really want anything else but afteryou clear up you can experiment withmoisturizers and sun blocks. Try learningmore about vitamins and amino acids to seewhat you really need. A good skin careregimen is individual and personal butallow your skin time to get aquainted witha vegatable soap and don’t switch out. Change your pillowcase often. When youdon’t have soap use only water for yourface never bath soap even the suds willbreak you out. I had terrible acnegrowing up and I learned this by accident. I am now in my 40s and people remark onmy skin where ever I go. My teenagechildren have smooth blemish free skin because of this, only a rare unavoidablemonthly “period” bump for my daughter. Ihave reccomended this to many that I knowand seen it work. You can have nice skinwithout spending a fortune. Good luck
John Eminescu:
Beta hydroxyacid peels also are effectivefor acne care.
Accutane is a drug taken by mouth which isreserved for severe acne. Accutane hasmany side effects and if taken duringpregnancy will cause birth defects. Patients taking accutane must haveperiodic blood tests and checkups.
There are many different treatments foracne. Not all people respond to the sametreatments. If the first medications donot work, chances are the second oneswill.
More information on http://skindiseases.Tk
therre:
I”read this information..Hope this canhelp..
Acne is the sign that the bowels andkidneys are overloaded with toxins, wasteproducts or hormones.

When the body contains more toxics thanthe kidney and bowels can remove, acneoccurs. Kidneys and bowels are the twoprimary channels of elimination of thebodies toxic and waste products. Thesetoxics can be the accumulation of fatstored chemicals the liver can not washout or there may be a problem with fatdigestion, fat accumulation, food allergy,or even the accumulation of hormones thatyour body produces.

Once these toxics build up, the kidney and bowel will get overload and clogged up, that could lead to malfunction. When this happened the liver will be the one to get and be dumped by the load of the kidney and the bowel. The liver will be the doing some of the kidney’s work, because of that, it will cause the liver to overload likewise malfunction. Wherein one of the liver’s main roles is to metabolize pile up fat into usable energy for your body.

When the bowels, kidneys and liver getoverloaded, the body will eject the toxinsthrough the lungs and skin and that causesthe acne, and the skins starts tobreakout.

If you think your acne is your main problem, better think twice because it’s your liver, bowels and kidney that are most affected with. It is only a sign that your liver is getting weaker in its detoxification abilities and it will continue to get weak if you do any action to stop and eliminate that acne in the surface of your skin.

Natural acne treatment

most people in the united states becameacne sufferer once. Teens and youngadults are mostly the sufferers of acne. It causes the skin to have blackheads orwhiteheads, pimples or zits, cysts andlesions. It can be seen in their face,neck back and chest.

Although there are lots of medicines and treatments available in the market, home remedy is still the best cure for acne. Home made acne treatment is the peoples’ choice for treating acne depending on how severe it is.

The need for home made acne treatmentarises to reduce or eliminate the outbreakof acne and to prevent scarring in theskin due to severe acne. Here are somehome remedies that can help reduce oreliminate acne outbreak:

· eating lots of fruits and vegetables.

· drinking water at least 1 liter daily.

· using benzoyl peroxide lotions for new acne outbreak.

· oral medicines for severe acne.

· orange paste applied on the affected area helps to cure pimple.

· paste of fenugreek helps to cure pimples.

· some make use of orange, garlic, and cucumber.

· turmeric, an anti bacterial herb.

Home remedies to cure acne are so easy, besides it has no side affects except only if you’re not having any allergic to certain fruits and vegetables.

Rooibos tea which was found by a japanesescientist is one of the home remedies thatcure acne.

Also, natural treatment and allopathictreatment are both available for acnetreatment. Allopathic treatment includesacross-the-counter products which areprescribed to use for 4to 6 weeks. Thereare also oral antibiotics that should betaken with an empty stomach liketetracycline. While natural treatmentincludes cleansers, facial scrubs andmasks. Facial steam treatment and claymask treatment are also available asnatural treatment for acne.

For more info please visit http://www.Acne-remedy.Org/

check it out..
goldenwhite:
I have had acne most of my life. Then Iwent to regis in new york and one of thegirls there gave me this lady’s number innew york who treats skin disorders usingherbal products. She’s an indian lady andgets all her stuff from india. Sheanswered all my questions.

She asked me for my pic.( 3 times). She’sa little exoensive. But, I could feel thedifference in one application of herproduct.

Her email address is nehaj88@hotmail.Com

i have been using her products for 8months now.

I am now taking some treatment from herfor skin lightning. She has some herbalgrains and a gold mask for that.
goodsamaritan55:
I would like to add this analysis ofacne:

toxemia and vicarious elimination

toxemia means blood poisoning. Way backin 1926, a famous colorado healer, jhtilden md, wrote a book which was theculmination of a lifetime of clinicalexperience, toxemia explained. Dr. Tilden was radical. He didn’t believedrugs cured disease. He had one simplethesis:

“… Every so-called disease is a crisisof toxemia, which means that toxin hasaccumulated in the blood above thetoleration point. … The crisis, theso-called disease - call it cold, flu,pneumonia, headache, or typhoid fever - isa vicarious elimination. Nature isendeavoring to rid the body of toxin.”
toxemia explained p. 49

a disease is named for where the toxinsaccumulate so much that that body partstarts failing.

This concept of disease, known asvicarious elimination, has never beendisproven. What happens is, the normalavenues for expelling waste - liver,kidneys, colon - are overwhelmed by theamount of poisons being accumulated. Asa survival instinct, various other organsof the body which were not designed forelimination of toxins become enlisted tohelp get rid of wastes. They trydesperate measures to expel theindigestible, rotting poisons, oftenbecoming inflamed or diseased themselvesin the attempt.

oneobvious example of this idea is acne. Acne is not a skin problem. it isa vicarious elimination: the blood and thecolon are so backed up with poisons thatare accumulating faster than they canescape that the body tries an extremesolution: expel the poisons through thebody’s largest organ: the skin. Analternative escape route. As the poisonsleave, they irritate the normal skin andcause rash, redness, or pustulatederuptions, like pimples or boils. Thisis why skin creams and lotions don’t workin such a scenario. It’s not a skinproblem. It’s a problem of chronic bloodpoisoning by means of an indigestiblediet. Third world people rarely getacne. Acne is a disease of excess, aconsequence of the fast food lifestyle.

chronic”incurable” eczema and psoriasis oftenfall into the same category. people suffer needlessly for years withthese diseases, under the direction oftheir well-intentioned but cluelessdermatologist who has convinced them thattheir only hope is to find the rightmedication for their “skin disease.”

from:
http://thedoctorwithin.Com/index_fr.Php?Page=articles/enzymes_longevity.Php

i also suffered from cystic pimples in myteenage years due to bad diet, but thederma never pointed this out to me. Isuffered eczema last year and the abovedefinition proves acne and eczema to berelated. My story and pictures can beseen at www.Eczemacure.Info

i want people to have hope andmethodically scientifically try to curethemselves by knowing fully well firstwhat the core problem really is.
senior:
There is some great information beingshared here. I’m living proof of theeffects of sun tanning and sunburning…And having had acne as a kid,i’ve gotten to know a lot of skindoctors.

If you’ve still got your looks and thedamaged skin and aged spots haven’t begunto appear, take it from me. The sun isnice and warm, but bad for the skin…

I tell this to my grandchildren…Somelisten..Some will learn. I also found agreat portal with pre-searched info frommany healthsites http://www.Healthsiteguide.Com go to the health concerns drop downmenu and find acne near the top. Greatinfo, plus you can find video, drug info. Be smart. Be informed. Take care ofyourself.

icareyou:
If you are suffering from some skin problem and those symptoms you are telling then I say this is “ance”, and you are asking about the reason of this disease then I want to say that, there is several factor causes acne. We describe here one of theme, acne happens when oil (sebaceous) glands come to life around puberty, when these glands are stimulated by male hormones that are produced in the adrenal glands of both boys and girls. The oil glands, which are located just beneath the skin, continuously produce and secrete oil through openings in the skin. The oil lubricates and protects the skin. Under certain situation, cells that are close to the openings of the oil glands block the openings. This causes a buildup of oil underneath the skin. Bacteria, which live in everyone’s skin but generally mind their own business, feast on this oil, multiply, and cause the surrounding tissues to become inflamed, and known as “acne” and for detail information about the “acne” you can visit this one edit, but for a permanent treatment of the acne you must be care full about the food and dust, your food is the big cause of the “ance” while the combination of the sweat and dust happened on your body then this condition also occur so you have to care full about diet means chocolate, burger, pizza and other oily food take in a limit. And wash your body with a medicated soap after a journey and daily up and down that will much helpful for your better skin.
lohkin:
More information about acne & acneproduct here!!!
Pocky4kitty:
Dude man I just heard from a friend thatshe got rejected for health insurance justbecause of her acne…that’s crazy.

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Kjms:
I had pretty moderate acne as a teen, Ihad very oily skin, the only thing i foundthat helped and basically deminished it isLever 300 (the green one with ALOE) andhibiclense I use the lever every day a fewtimes a day when my skin feels slightlyoily and the hibiclense when i have abreakout (around my period) Both haveworked so well!!!!!!!!!!! I lovelever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SmokeAndMirrors:
Hi. I had acne since I was about 13. Triedantibiotics and topical creams/gels, youname it. Not awful acne, but annoyingnonetheless.

Finally, about 6 months ago, I consulted adermatologist, who put me on DUAC gel. Myspots are totally gone, have been for afew months now. I recommend it!
greeneyesfromga:
I started proactive again, just to seehow it would go this time. Suprisingly, itis helping a lot. I have very severe acne.It has started drying out the bumps and myskin is really dry right now. I have someeucerin lotion for facial skin that ishelping the dry skin… lol the proactiveplus the lotion seems to be working.Everyone, make you guys are usingNon-comadegenic-lotions and makeups. Ihope that spelling is right. It does notclog your pores.

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