...Acne and Its Remedies by Hanna Rejas This is an article about acne. I am writing about this because most people, especially teenagers have this skin problem. For almost 8 years, I suffered this skin problem. It started when I was a junior in high school and it lasted until I graduated from the university. I know a lot of people who have acne. My younger siblings even complain about this. I know how it feels. I am sharing this so that other people may benefit from my experience and how I dealt with it. Acne vulgaris or simply acne is a common human skin disease, characterized by areas of skin with seborrhea (scaly red skin), comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), papules (pinheads), nodules (large papules), pimples, and possibly scarring. Acne affects mostly skin with the densest population of sebaceous follicles; these areas include the face, the upper part of the chest, and the back. In my case, during the worst part of it, I have acne all over my face, neck and back. The worst part is my face, it looks red and it has lots of scars and it made me feel bad about myself. Aside from scarring, its main effects are psychological, such as reduced self-esteem and in very extreme cases, depression or suicide. Acne usually appears during adolescence, when people already tend to be most socially insecure. Early and aggressive treatment is therefore advocated by some to lessen the overall long-term impact to individuals. As we all know, acne occurs most commonly during adolescence...
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...What causes acne? Acne vulgaris, the medical term for common acne; is the most common skin disease. It is so common that nearly eighty-five percent of the population will develop some form of acne at some time between the ages of twelve and twenty-five years. Although there are several theories about what causes acne, medical doctors generally agree that acne is a by-product of hormonal changes in the body. At puberty (that period of life when a child develops secondary sex characteristics), increased levels of androgens (normally referred to as the male hormone) cause the sebaceous glands to produce to much sebum. The sebaceous glands lie just beneath the skin’s surface. They produce an oily substance called sebum, the skin’s natural moisturizer. These glands and the hair follicles (the tube like structures from which hair develops) within which they are found are called sebaceous follicles. These follicles open into the skin through pores. When excess sebum combines with dead sticky skin cells a hard plug, or comedo is formed. If comedones are open to the surface, they are called blackheads. Comedones that are closed at the surface are called white heads. Plugged follicles can rupture internally, resulting in a discharge of their contents into the surrounding tissues. A comedo is the mildest type of acne. Moderate and severe inflammatory types of acne are the result of plugged follicles being invaded by the bacteria that normally lives on the skin. The role...
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...Paper - Adult Acne My Story - Signs and Symptoms: Unlike many of my peers, I did not experience acne during my adolescent years. However, when I reached the age of 22, I developed a case of adult acne. My symptoms consisted of cystic pimples around my jawline, chin and neck. The acne severely impacted my self-image and psychological well-being at this time, since I had just started my first job after graduating college and had to work with clients in person. After seeing a dermatologist, I was diagnosed with moderate-to-severe late-onset adult acne. Anatomical Structure and Physiological Processes Affected by Adult Acne Acne - General Acne is a chronic skin disorder affecting both adolescents and adults. The birthplace of acne is the pore around the hair follicle. Each hair follicle contains sebaceous glands that produce a fatty oil called sebum which is meant to lubricate the hair and skin. Hair follicles become clogged with shedding cells from the lining of the follicle, and clump together blocking the sebum from traveling up from the hair shaft and out through the pore. When the excess dead skin cells and sebum are present, they solidify as a soft plug that may close the pore. This causes the follicle wall to bulge and a whitehead is formed. Blackheads are formed if the pore remains open and the top surface of the plug darkens. A pimple then develops when the wall of the hair follicle ruptures. An inflammatory response is stimulated by P. acnes (Propionibacterium...
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...pulls and raises a small section of skin to receive treatment. This brings some of the impurities to the surface to be removed. The vacuum also collects the used crystals and dead skin. Another type of microdermabrasion is with a diamond-tipped wand. This replaces the stream of crystals. In most cases, a standard session consists of up to three passes with the tool. After the treatment, you’ll be asked to apply a moisturizing cream to hydrate your skin and promote the new skin. Microdermabrasion treatments may: • Reduce hyperpigmentation • Reduce the appearance of stretch marks • Exfoliate your skin • Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles • Reduce enlarged pores • Reduce the appearance of blackheads and age spots • Improve acne and acne scars Microdermabrasion requires no recovery time. Your skin may be slightly pink and swollen for a day, but this usually passes within 24 hours. It’s a good treatment for people who have no time for a lengthy recovery, but would like to improve their appearance by removing some of the above conditions. Research suggests that some people can remove deeper blemishes over time with repeated microdermabrasion treatments. Evidence seems to show that the rapid loss of moisture causes the lower skin layers to quickly move healthy cells up to the surface. ...
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...DERMATOLOGY Which of the following are TRUE of sebaceous glands? Select one: a. Do not contribute to vernix caseosa b. Functional in childhood c. Appear around 10-12 week of gestation d. Present in the face, scalp, mid-line of back, perineum e. Controlled by estrogens Which of the following is TRUE? Select one: a. Basal –epidermal transit time is 25 days b. Sweat has a pH of 3.5-3.9 c. Apocrine secretion has an odor d. Eccrine sweat glands are found in mucous membranes e. None of the other listed options is true Which of the following is TRUE? Select one: a. The skin barrier has no significant role in the pathology of eczema b. There are different forms of eczema c. There are different forms of eczema d. You can grow out of eczema e. Eczema is different from dermatitis Which of the following is a malignant lesion? Select one: a. Amelanotic melanoma b. Seborrheic keratosis c. Spitz naevus d. Dermatofibroma e. Archocordon Which of the following is the MOST common type of skin cancer? Select one: a. Merkel cell carcinoma b. Squamous cell carcinoma c. Basal cell carcinoma d. T cell lymphoma e. Fibrosarcoma Which of the following skin lesions is associated with diabetes mellitus? Select one: a. Melanoma b. Archocordon c. Spitz naevus d. Squamous cell carcinoma e. Dermatofibroma Glabrous skin is found in which of the following sites? Select one: a. Back b. Sole c. Ear d. Eyelid e. Thigh Which of the following statements is FALSE? Select one: a...
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...Chemical Peels Chemical peels are one of the least invasive ways to improve one’s appearance. Peels are a form of exfoliation that assists in cell turn over. Before the age of 30 cells turn over every 28 days. After the age of 30 it’s about 10 days every 10 years. Due to slow cell turn over after the age of 30 chemical peels could improve acne, acne scars, age and liver spots, fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation, and sun damaged skin. There are three different types of peels: superficial, the lowest level, medium depth, and deep peeling. Estheticians can only perform superficial peels anything that is more invasive has to e performed by a physician. So in the salons the parentage that can be applied is between 15 and 30 percent. These peels include Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Beta Hydroxy Acids, and 1 to 2 layers of a Jessner’s peel. All of these peels can be performed every two weeks. When performed they may tingle or feel a little hot and will most likely turn the skin pink. Contraindications to these peels include: allergies to aspirin or salicylic acids, pregnant or nursing, current use of topical or internal antibiotics, Accutane use within the last year, open cold sores, wounds, or other infections, cancer, and autoimmune disease. Any of these would make the client an unfit candidate for a superficial peel. The next level of chemical peels is the medium-depth, Trichlooaceticc Acid or TCA; a dermatologist or plastic surgeon should only perform these peels. TCA...
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...smoother skin to replace the one affected by acne. Microdermabrasion uses crystals. The crystals remove your skin’s outer layer. It is suitable for problems like brown and age spots. Cystic acne is a very severe acne form. It causes breakouts that are deep as well as inflamed. The use of oral antibiotics, isotretinoin and contraceptives taken orally mostly for women is a treatment for cystic acne. Blue light treatment of acne is a treatment that uses light which is blue to kill bacteria that cause acne found either on or under the skin. Carrots and their juice normally give plenty of vitamins A. Vitamin A has effects like those of retinoid drugs commonly used for treatment of acne. Leafy greens such as kale and spinach are a rich source of beta-carotene. Whole grains have high nutritional benefit and an impact that is positive on sugar levels in your blood. High sugar levels in the blood worsen acne. In order to get rid of dark spots, apply juice obtained from citrus fruits including that from lemon, orange, pineapple, tomato and red currant. You can also apply a mixture of cream, honey and sour milk. A mixture of one spoon of juice from onions and two spoonfuls of honey applied on the face and left for 15 minutes also works. Primrose oil provides one’s body with fatty acids which women lack in case of hormone imbalance. It makes the skin smooth and soft. The oil has side effects that are few. Among foods that help fight acne include: foods with high content of water,those...
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...Acne is a worldwide condition that affects the majority of the younger population. A condition this big would make you think there would be more known about its epidemiology. This article did a systematic review of pertinent epidemiological studies on what is known about the possible causes of acne. Epidemiology not only describes the burden of the disease in terms of incidence, prevalence and variations to age, sex, social class, ethnic group, and geography, but also has the potential to identify specific risk factors for disease occurence or progression, which may be amenable to manipulation. The author first introduces acne in histological and clinical terms to give the reader the background information they need to understand the disease....
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...The popularity of Juvéderm is skyrocketing – and for good reason. The non-surgical FDA-approved anti-aging treatment can dramatically improve the appearance of facial lines, wrinkles, deep folds, and acne scars with instantaneous, long-lasting results (typically 9-12 months). However, as with most patients considering cosmetic procedures, you likely have your fair share of questions. Below, cosmetic surgeon Dr. Paul Fondacaro from Dr. Park Avenue in Hoboken, NJ offers a few basic answers. Cosmetic Surgeon Answers Juvéderm FAQs What Is Juvéderm? Juvéderm is a smooth, clear, hydraulic acid-based facial filler designed to replace volume loss caused by aging and sun damage. Strategically placed injections are used to restore facial fullness...
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...Natural treatments are by far the best way to cure acne. They are a safe, fast, cheap, and permanent cure for acne sufferers. Treating your body naturally, both inside and out, allows your body's natural defenses to fight and permanently cure those pimples and zits that make so many people so miserable. In spite of the success of natural treatments, many people first choose to try over-the-counter and mail order topical treatments. These products rarely live up to the advertising hype and are never a permanent cure. When these products fail to work many people visit a dermatologist for a prescription medication such as Doxyxycline. Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic which is used to treat acne. It is the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects that are important, if your inflamed pimples do not respond well to topical acne antibiotics or if you have acne on many areas of your body, antibiotics in pill form can be more effective, easier to take, and more convenient. However, the average patient sees only about a 15-25% improvement in the number of inflamed pimples when using Doxycycline. Before taking Doxycycline patients must consider the risks....
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...Accutane Used in Dermatology and Its Side Effects December 12, 2012 Abstract Accutane is a prescription drug used in the treatment of moderate to severe acne. The medication is classified as a retinoid, which is a part of a group of chemical compounds chemically related to Vitamin A. Accutane is also known by its generic name Isotretinoin. The medication is prescribed when there has been significant scarring early on in the disease and is primarily used for severe acne issues. It works by altering DNA transcription, altering the size and output of sebaceous glands, and decreasing the amount of bacteria in the sebaceous glands and on the skin surface[Heather Brannon, MD; 2005]. Accutane’s side effects have proven to be more damaging than the drugs supposed skin improvement causing it to be banned by the FDA. Accutane Used in Dermatology and Its Side Effects Accutane is a medication prescribed to individuals that suffer from severe acne issues that have failed to respond to full courses of other medications. It is prescribed in dosages of 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg to be taken orally for a course of sixteen to forty weeks once or twice a day [Drugs.com, 2012]. The dosage of the drug given is determined by body weight, age, and height. Accutane’s primary function is to decrease and clear body acne by decreasing the size and bacterial output of the sebaceous glands but its side effects are more detrimental than the healing process it is supposed to provide for its users. Side effects...
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...the scars of the acne. Aloe Vera juice can be found at most health stores. 3 - Cucumber is one of the easiest and refreshing treatments used for the treatment of acne and to refreshen up the skin. It makes our skin feel looking young. Blend the cucumber into a paste and apply it on the affected area. Leave it for 30 to 45 minutes and then wash it off. 4 - Paste of sandalwood (chandan) powder with black gram (masoor) dal can be used on facial skin to treat the acne. Keep it overnight and wash it with cold water the next day. 5 - Tomato can also be used for the treatment of blackheads and to open the pores of the skin. Cut the tomato and rub it on the skin. Leave on for fifteen minutes. Wash it off with water. This will reduce open pores and blackheads. This treatment is good particularly for oily skin. 6 - Make a paste of nutmeg (jaiphal) with unboiled milk and apply on affected area. This works as a wonderful ointment. Pimples disappear without leaving a mark. 7 - Egg whites are also used to get rid of acne. Apply it on face and leave overnight. Wash off in the morning. 8 - Neem is used for the treatment of all sorts of skin problems. It contains Nimbidol and Gedunin, which have very good fungicidal properties. Neem has proved to be beneficial in skin disorders such as warts, scabies, psoriasis, eczema, and even dandruff. It is extremely effective in acne treatment. 9 - Orange peel has been found very effective in the local treatment of acne. mixed well with...
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...Hindawi Publishing Corporation Dermatology Research and Practice Volume 2010, Article ID 893080, 13 pages doi:10.1155/2010/893080 Review Article Acne Scars: Pathogenesis, Classification and Treatment Gabriella Fabbrocini, M. C. Annunziata, V. D’Arco, V. De Vita, G. Lodi, M. C. Mauriello, F. Pastore, and G. Monfrecola Division of Clinical Dermatology, Department of Systematic Pathology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80133 Napoli, Italy Correspondence should be addressed to Gabriella Fabbrocini, gafabbro@unina.it Received 17 March 2010; Revised 7 September 2010; Accepted 28 September 2010 Academic Editor: Daniel Berg Copyright © 2010 Gabriella Fabbrocini et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Acne has a prevalence of over 90% among adolescents and persists into adulthood in approximately 12%–14% of cases with psychological and social implications. Possible outcomes of the inflammatory acne lesions are acne scars which, although they can be treated in a number of ways, may have a negative psychological impact on social life and relationships. The main types of acne scars are atrophic and hypertrophic scars. The pathogenesis of acne scarring is still not fully understood, but several hypotheses have been proposed. There are numerous treatments: chemical peels, dermabrasion/microdermabrasion...
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...and wishes there was a magical cure to the most hated disease by teenagers and some adults,acne. There are face washes,wonder creams and complete systems on the market such as Proctive or Clear or Aveeno. People with the most severe cases of acne have tried every one ,spent hundreds of dollars and found they do not work. People are visiting Dermotologists more frequently to find answers to the perplexing problems of acne and the question of,"Why me?" The truth of the matter is the gene pool is a complex system and everyone's DNA ladder is completely different. Some people escape the horrors of acne completely, others have the typical two year horror story and then it clears up. There are a select amount of people that have occasional flare ups which subside on their own. Then there are the unfortunate people that are diagnosed with cyclic acne. For these people the treatment of course turns out to be accutane. Accutane is a cure but is it over prescribed and is this being done haphazardly without real consideration for the consequences? Acne vulgaris, the medical term for typical acne, is the most common skin disease. It is so common that nearly eighty-five percent of the population will develop some form of acne at some time between the ages of twelve and twenty-five years. Although there are several theories about what causes acne, medical doctors generally agree that acne is a by-product of hormonal changes in the body. At puberty (that period of life when a child...
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...BACKGROUND: Acne vulgaris (or simply acne) is a long-term skin condition characterized by areas of blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, greasy skin, and possibly scarring. The resulting appearance may lead to anxiety, reduced self-esteem, and in extreme cases, depression or thoughts of suicide. Acne develops as a result of blockages in the skin's follicles. These blockages are thought to occur as a result of the following four abnormal processes: a higher than normal amount of sebum production (influenced by androgens), excessive keratin deposition leading to comedone (blackheads) formation, colonization of the follicle by Propionibacterium acnes bacteria, and the local release of pro-inflammatory chemicals in the skin. Azithromycin is an antibiotic. Antibiotics work by suppressing the growth of bacteria that contribute to acne symptoms. Overall, Azithromycin is rated as a mediocre treatment for acne. Users report that, Azithromycin is somewhat effective for improving acne symptoms and that this medication tends to have mild side effects. Although there is a lot of research supporting the use of azithromycin to treat acne, it is not commonly used for this purpose. Numerous studies have shown that azithromycin can produce a significant improvement of acne symptoms for some patients. The major limitation of the use of azithromycin to treat acne are the increasing levels of azithromycin resistant bacteria. The research data about the antibiotic susceptibility of Propionibacterium...
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