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Stop Acne Now! |
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Acne is a terrible scurge, afflicting people in every age group.
Acne primarily affects teens and adolescents and can cause long
lasting physical and emotional scars. For years we have either
learned to deal with our acne, or spent thousands of dollars
with dermatologists or on useless as seen on tv products we have
seen (like Proactive). Currently there are two treatments that
do work and one is actually cost effective. It is now a fact
that acne can be treated, controlled and even cured.
We must become more educated on what acne is and whqat does and
does not cause it. Acne is an inflammation of the skin that is
caused by overproduction of sebum (oil) from our sbaceous glands
and a low skin pH (acidity) that make ideal conditions for
bacteria. This bacteria clogs the pores and causes pimples and
deeper inflammed bumps and postules (acne). Acne is genetic as
it is first started by the overproduction of |
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oil and acidity
levels. Chocolate and sugary items don't cause it.
Accutane (can only be prescribed) works by greatly reducing the
production of sebum. This reduction in sebum will make the skin
very dry and does have some bad side effects like possible liver
damage and such so it is available only through your
dermatologist and is used as a drastic or last measure.
Basically it brings out all the acne you will have in the next
2-3 years all at once over the first 2 months and then it is all
gone. The first 2 months are rough, however - I had this
treatment.
TCA peels are a more affordable and less drastic alternative.
TCA peels work by cleansing the skin, increasing the pH or
acidity of the skin making it unfavorable for bacteris, and
increasing the rate of skin regeneration thus hastening the
healing process. TCA Peels work 1,000 times better than any
overrated peroxide wash or cleansing |
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