Archive for June, 2009

Acne is so prevalent a problem among youngsters, and to some extent among adult population as well, in its various forms, and thanks to the Internet knowledge on any topic is so easily available that it sees like a wonder that someone would actually wonder as to what causes acne. Most of the people would agree with me that the causes of acne are rooted in growth hormones. That is why many teenagers are afflicted with acne. The reason why all teenagers are not affected is probably explained by genetics. Acne mechanica is caused by continual physical abuse of the skin like tight shoulder straps or rough inner wear constantly rubbing against the skin. Adult acne too is caused by genes or sometimes like all acne, by stress, too much exposure to harsh climate, lack of proper sleep, or even as an allergic reaction to oily, spicy junk food.

Even as facial acne is the most prevalent form of acne, back acne is also not so rare. Although the causes of back acne are much the same, too much exposure to sunshine that causes perspiration cause back acne. However, the problem of back acne is unique because of its awkward position. Reaching the back to apply something that soothes the skin becomes difficult. Also the fact that the back is covered most of the time adds to the severity of the problem, But a person is saved from the embarrassment felt by someone suffering from facial acne.

That brings us to acne physical effects. The physical effects of acne are usually only skin deep as acne is essentially a skin problem. At the most, in its severest form, acne cyst or acne rosacea, the eruptions are pretty big in size, swelled up, reddish, pus-filled, and cause much irritation, itching and pain. It is not less by any standards, but cannot be worse than that. However, much more serious are the effects they have on person’s self-esteem and social image. That raises an alarm for acne to be treated seriously and effectively.

In a world full of people afflicted with acne, it may be useful to offer some acne clear tips. Go ahead and try them, but only after putting your prudence to good use, for that is what will ultimately guarantee results. Acne causes and treatments are not linked in a mathematical equation like ‘two plus three is five’ type of relationships. As we all probably know, many factors explain the causes of acne but not even a few are within control. So, the treatments rely on symptoms only that vary from person to person as do the reactions of the people to the treatments. What suits one may or may not suit another. This is very true for acne treatments.

Although acne is normally found in teenagers, it is not very uncommon to find grown up people suffering from acne. Popularly known as adult acne or acne rosacea, it is a condition that affects many people and is hard to treat. It is quite common among people who are very fair-skinned and starts with redness around the nose and cheeks, accompanied by irritation and slight burning. This condition is known as rosacea rash, and it leads to skin eruptions like pimples and boils as it gets worse. 

While searching for a cure for acne rosacea, one is amazed at the range of rosacea skin care products available in the market. Each product is different from the other as the treatment aims vary from person to person so different ingredients and different formulations are used in order to cater to individual needs. Different skin types react differently to these, so it is always better to consult a skin specialist before using any product. Natural and herbal remedies also have been found to cause harmful side effects. It is always better to use natural products in their natural form only, rather than using the prepared formulations. It is the added ingredients and preservatives and the formulations that tend to harm your skin.