...Sharing 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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...Strengths7 Weaknesses7 Opportunities7-8 Threats8 Target Market8-9 Marketing Mix9 Product9 Promotion9-10 Paid media10 Earned media10 Owned media10 Shared media11 Distribution11 Price12 Evaluation and Control13 Table 1: Implementation Schedule13 Table 2: Control measures14 Sources15-16 Executive Summary According to the Proactiv website, acne is the most common skin disease, affecting 85 percent of Americans, 90 percent of teenagers and 50 percent of adult women. Out of the 85 percent of Americans suffering with acne that attempt to self-treat their condition, most of the acne treatments are marketed toward women. The market share of men and young male adults have been considered but not particularity marketed to. Proactiv can increase its customer base if they reallocate some of their current resources to making their products appealing to the previous noted market share. Proactiv can use the launch of its new formula as an opportunity to update its approach to its marketing and packaging. The main goal for the marketing strategy change is to capture an additional five percent of the market share for acne treatment and ten percent of the market share for premium skin care by the summer of 2013. In order to accomplish this, Proactiv will launch a new advertising campaign that targets men. Proactiv will achieve this by creating infomercials of male celebrities to promote their products, advertising in the top three male dominant magazines, and incorporate and equal...
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...breakout 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...
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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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...Knockout Acne with OTCs You can fight back acne with over-the-counter products. Benzoyl peroxide is one of them. The benzoyl part pulls the peroxide into the pore and releases oxygen that destroys the bacteria that cause acne. It is like two-in-one drug. The benzoyl also suppresses the fatty acid cells that irritates the pores. Benzoyl peroxide comes in different forms such as liquids, lotions, gels and creams, but it is best to use water-based gel as it is the least irritating to the skin. Top-rated Benzoyl peroxide products: PanOxyl® Acne Foaming Wash with 10% Benzoyl Peroxide ZAPZYT Gel Acne Treatment Equate Beauty Maximum Strength Spot Treatment Another anti-acne OTC treatment you may use is salicylic acid. Derived from the bark of...
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...impact of acne on adolescents, sensitive to self-appearance, jeopardizes their emotional quotients leading to a compromised quality of life as compared to their healthier friend. Acne vulgaris (AV) is a chronic inflammatory dermatological disease with physical and psychosocial consequences caused due to the inflammation of the Pilosebaceous units and may appear on the different body sites; predominant are facial acne and the upper region of the trunk. Some of the most common signs and symptoms of the disease include whiteheads – closed comedones, blackheads – open comedones, small, red and tender bumps or papules, pustules, large nodules and painful lumps under the surface of the skin, and cystic lesions, which are painful and pus-filled...
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...Here are some simple but effective natural home remedies for rosacea skin disorder that causes redness, pimples, and other problems. What is rosacea Rosacea is a disorder that inflames the skin. It affects mostly middle age adults of both sexes. Rosacea is marked by redness, as a result of dilated blood vessels on the nose, chin, cheeks, or forehead. It may break out in acne-like bumps however, it never causes acne-whiteheads or acne- blackheads, and it seldom develops at the puberty age. acne- blackheads, and it seldom develops at the puberty age. Rosacea can affect the texture of the nose, causing it to be thickened and pitted. The causes of rosacea are not clearly defined. The main triggers are spicy foods, alcohol, hot drinks, extreme...
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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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...Sometime, a scraping of skin scales treated with potassium hydroxide is examined using a microscope to exclude a fungal infection. Treatment of the scalp often includes the use of over-the-counter shampoos that contain one or more of the following ingredients: tar, ketoconazole, zinc pyrithione, selenium sulfide, and salicylic acid. The most common shampoos are Head & Shoulders and Selsun. The application of a prescription a topical steroid or topical antifungal cream may be required for treatment on areas besides the scalp. The use of tacrolimus or pimecrolimus ointments can be effective. In more severe cases, patients may receive a prescription for a mild corticosteroid medication to calm the inflammation when it is actively flaring. Patients may also use ketoconazole-containing creams. However, it is emphasized that if the disease is active and the treatment is stopped, the disease may recur. Occasionally, it may be necessary for the doctor to refer patients to a dermatologist for a diagnosis. A skin biopsy is rarely required. For infants with cradle cap, treatment is rarely necessary as the seborrheic dermatitis tends to completely disappear on its own. However, if treatment is necessary, dermatologists recommends shampooing the baby’s scalp daily with a baby shampoo, gently brushing away the scale once the scale starts to soften, and applying a...
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...Treatment is symptomatic and supportive speech therapy or getting occupational therapy or assistance for learning disabilities in the school you enroll your kid may be a good thing cause he will be getting help if he’s in that class with other kids that have disorders similar to jacob’s syndrome in many cases when the kid is born with jacobs syndrome the parents get help for him and in a couple of years the whole problem will have been resolved all together and he’d be used to having jacobs syndrome treatment of acne may help with the outside image thats up to the parents if they want that it doesn’t make a difference just get rids of the acne this disease used to be called the super man disease because the people had no sympathy and got angry out of nowhere although the first couple of years will be challenging for the kid he will eventually...
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...Acne Cause Three factors contribute to the formation of acne: * Overproduction of oil (sebum) * Irregular shedding of dead skin cells resulting in irritation of the hair follicles of your skin * Buildup of bacteria Factors that may worsen acne These factors can trigger or aggravate an existing case of acne: * Hormones. Androgens are hormones that increase in boys and girls during puberty and cause the sebaceous glands to enlarge and make more sebum. Hormonal changes related to pregnancy and the use of oral contraceptives can also affect sebum production. * Certain medications. Drugs containing corticosteroids, androgens or lithium are known to cause acne. * Diet. Studies indicate that certain dietary factors, including dairy products and carbohydrate-rich foods — such as bread, bagels and chips, which increase blood sugar — may trigger acne. Symptoms Noninflammatory lesions * Comedones (whiteheads and blackheads) are created when the openings of hair follicles become clogged and blocked with oil secretions, dead skin cells and sometimes bacteria. When comedones (koe-muh-DOE-neez) are open at the skin surface, they're called blackheads because of the dark appearance of the plugs in the hair follicles. When comedones are closed, they're called whiteheads — slightly raised, skin-colored bumps. Inflammatory lesions * Papules are small raised bumps that signal inflammation or infection in the hair follicles. Papules may be red and tender. ...
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...Symptoms may include irregular periods, extra body hair growth on chest, belly, face, and around the nipples, acne on face, chest, or back, skin changes, such as dark or thick skin markings and creases around the armpits, groin, and neck, thinning hair on the head at the temple, and decrease in breast size (U.S. Library of Medicine, 2015). Clinical signs, which lead to diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome, includes presence of at least two of the following manifestations: irregular periods, excess androgen, and/or polycystic ovaries (mayoclinic.org, 2015). Irregular period includes menstrual intervals longer than 35 days; fewer than eight menstrual cycles a year; failure to menstruate to four months or longer; and prolonged periods that may be scant or heavy (mayoclinic.org, 2015). Presence of elevated male hormones commonly manifested by excess of facial body hair growth, adult acne or severe adolescent acne, and male – pattern baldness; and/or presence of enlarged polycystic ovaries containing numerous small fluid – filled sacs surrounding the eggs (mayoclinic.org, 2015). Experts at Mayo clinic recommend that anyone with concern about menstrual periods, infertility, and/or signs of presence of excess male hormones must consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment (mayoclinic.org,...
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...What is PCOS? PCOS is called polycystic ovary syndrome, and it is a syndrome that affects a large number of women, whether they know it or not. What is PCOS exactly? It is a hormonal disorder that causes the ovaries to enlarge with small cysts on the outer edge. There is no known exact cause of this disorder, but most of the symptoms occur from hormone imbalances. With the excess of insulin that is produced, sometimes an increased production of androgens happens and causes trouble with ovulation. Androgens are hormones that influence sex-related characteristics, so having an excess amount that the ovaries produce can result in having acne, hirsutism (which is excess facial and body hair) and could even cause reproductive dysfunction. This...
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...Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Definition Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a genetic disorder of the adrenal glands which involves a deficiency of an enzyme involved in the synthesis of cortisol, aldosterone, or both. Frequency About 1 in 10,000 to 18,000 children are born with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Review of Related Anatomy and Physiology The adrenal glands are two bean-shaped glands curved over the top of the kidneys. It has a glandular (cortex) and neural tissue (medulla) parts. The central medulla region is enclosed by the adrenal cortex, which contains three separate layers. The adrenal cortex is responsible for producing three major groups of steroid hormones known as the corticosteroids. The hormones are the following: 1. Mineralocorticoids (aldosterone) – important in regulating the mineral or salt content in the blood, particularly the sodium and the potassium ions. The target organ of this hormone is the kidney tubules which is the one responsible for reabsorbing the minerals selectively or allowing them to be excreted out from the body. Increase aldosterone results to increase sodium retention by the kidney tubules and excretion of the potassium. When sodium increases the water also increases or follows. Thus, mineralocorticoids help in the regulation of water and electrolyte levels (equilibrium) in the body. 2. Glucocorticoids (cortisone and cortisol) – promotes the normal cell metabolism which helps the body to counteract the stressors...
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...• People who take certain medicines, especially acne treatment drugs, birth control pills, and some medicines used to treat cancer or HIV/AIDS. SYMPTOMS A raised or lumpy lesion that is very red is the main sign of this condition. The lesion may also: • Have a crusty, ulcerated surface. • Bleed easily. • Be slightly sore. DIAGNOSIS This condition is diagnosed based on your symptoms and medical history, especially if you recently had an injury. Your health care provider will also do a physical exam. Your health care provider may remove a small piece of the granuloma for testing (biopsy) to rule out cancer. TREATMENT A small lesion may go away without treatment. You may have to stop or change any medicines that caused the lesion. Pyogenic granulomas caused by pregnancy usually go away after delivery. You may need to have the lesion removed if it is large, irritated, or bleeds easily. This may involve: • Scraping away the lesion (curettage). • Using chemicals or electric energy to destroy the lesion. • Removing the lesion along with a small piece of normal skin or mucous membrane (surgical excision). This is the best treatment to prevent the lesion from coming back. HOME CARE...
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