Chest Acne: Tips To Help You Get Rid Of It For Good

Chest acne is a common form of acne that many people deal with.
Find out how you can finally get rid of your chest acne problem
for good today.

While you will find that many people deal with chest acne, it
is quite a bit different than acne that occurs on the face, and
treating it can be a bit different as well. Usually you'll find
that medications designed for the face are not the best
treatment option for your chest acne; however, there are plenty
of things that you can do to treat the problem and get rid of it
for good. If you are ready to start getting rid of your problem
with acne on your chest, here are a few great tips that will
help you finally get rid of your chest acne for good. Follow
them and you'll have clearer skin on your chest in no time at
all.

Tip #1 – Drink Plenty of Water – First of all, if you want to
get rid of chest acne, it is extremely important that you drink
plenty of water. You see, water is essential to great skin and
it works to help get rid of toxins in the body and it also aids
with healing as well. You should make sure that you get at least
eight glasses of water each day to make sure that you can get
rid of the acne on your chest. While it may seem like a simple
cure, it is one that many people overlook, even though it is so
successful.

Tip #2 –Wear Loose Clothing – Wearing loose clothing is also
important if you want to get rid of your chest acne. If you wear
clothing that is too tight, it can rub against your chest,
causing even more problems with irritation, which can cause more
acne problems. Looser clothing will not rub against your skin
and will allow the skin to breath as well, helping to get rid of
the problem with acne on your chest and other body parts.

Tip #3 – Avoid Touching Your Acne

– It is important that you avoid touching your acne as well if
you want to get rid of it on your chest. It is easy to scratch
or pop your acne, but this is actually dangerous. You can make
your chest acne problem worse by doing so, since the bacteria
can spread. Also, you can even push the inflammation deeper into
your skin, resulting in acne that is much worse. While it may be
hard to avoid touching your acne, it is imperative if you want
to get rid of the problem.

Tip #4 – Try Over the Counter Medications

– You can also try over the counter medications for chest acne
as well. There are a variety of different options out there on
the market today that are designed for acne on the chest and
other parts of the body. Look for products that have natural
ingredients and find the ones that have a guarantee that comes
with them as well.

Using these tips can help you successfully get rid of your acne
problem. Of course there are other things you can do as well to
help and a variety of great medications that you can try to
clear up your problem. So, it's time to learn more about
treating acne and the products that can help.

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Acne - The Word Strike Fear Into 85% Of Adolescents And Adults!

It can range in severity from a single pimple on the forehead
of the prom queen (causing much distress of course) to a very
severe case like what the fellow I work with has. He does not
have a square centimeter of space of his face that is clear
skin. Whiteheads abound and well, you get the idea. As a result,
he suffers from a severe lack of self esteem. Our technicians
bring their own keyboard when they work on his system as his is
just too oily to use.

What Cause's it?

The main cause of acne is a plugging or sealing of hair
follicles. When these follicles are plugged in the open
position, they form blackheads and in the closed position,
whiteheads. Either way, they can grow painful and cause scarring
if not properly treated. This could bring the self esteem
problems into adulthood also, causing depression and even (in
rare cases) suicide.

This plugging could be caused by a number of reasons as well.
Heredity, puberty and stress all play roles in the process. One
popular misconception is that acne is caused by dirt. This is
actually based on the idea that blackheads look like little
specks of dirt on the skin. The fact is most blackheads occur
deep in the skin (you just see the "head" of the issue) and no
amount of scrubbing will make them go away.

What about Diet?

It has not been proven yet, but most say that the foods you eat
also play a role. Recent research has revealed that there may be
some validity to this and recommend the following:

1) Avoid Milk and other dairy products like cottage cheese, and
cream cheese

2) Instant breakfast drink (which usually uses milk)

3) Sherbet (This surprised me too!)

All three of these can cause a rise in keratin in the body.
This is usually the chemical that hardens and causes plugging of
the pores.

4) Seafood – These usually contain high levels of iodine which
can cause an outbreak to get worse. (there's rarely enough to
CAUSE an outbreak)

5) Avoid refined sugars, processed foods and foods with a high
carbohydrate level (power bars, Energy drinks, etc). Carbs are
converted to glucose in the body and eating too much of it can
cause a glucose overload. The increased levels of sugar in your
system, causes more of keratin to be produced… etc… And for all
you choco-holics out there, the American Medical Association as
proven that chocolate has nothing to do with the onset of acne!
YEAH!!

6) Some research has found that those with outbreaks have a low
level of vitamin A and vitamin E in their system and hints that
if you eat a diet rich in the vitamins, it will stop the onset
and possibly even reverse its affects.

So What DOES help?

There are many treatments for acne on the market today, most of
which have little or no real value in the treatment of acne. So
you must be careful what you purchase. Make sure they have a
history of working and that the chemicals aren't toxic to your
skin (except to the germs causing the acne).

1) One effective treatment for acne contains benzoyl peroxide.
Usually used in about a 10% cream, the cream has to be applied
daily for 2 weeks before any improvement can be seen and for up
to 3 months before the acne is as close to "cured" as it will
be. It does have its side effects however, as it will cause dry
skin and possible redness and irritation. Also, you have to be
careful to keep it away from your hair and clothes as the
peroxide in it is bleach and it will bleach your hair and stain
your clothes. Something to be aware of…

2) There are also a couple of antibacterial creams that are
used for treating acne. Though less affective, though they do
have fewer side effects than the peroxide and won't turn your
clothes/hair white.

3) Oral antibiotics are also available that can be taken from 1
– 3 times a day (depending on the drug). The thing to remember
with these is that just destroying the bacteria will not stop
the oil secretion and abnormal cell behavior that caused the
break out in the first place. Be sure to check with your doctor
when he gives you one of these to see what you can do to stop
the other causes of this hateful condition.

I hope this article has given you some hope and shown you that
there are treatments on the horizon that will help you and many
others like you in years to come.

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Top 10 Home Remedies To Cure Acne And Pimples

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When you talk about home remedies for acne and pimple, your
mind reverts to the natural ways of living. Wrong living is
bound to give you wrong results. Natural growth of the human
body and the resultant hormonal changes cause acne. Improper
skin care and wrong food habits add fuel to the fire and worsen
the conditions of acne.

The great assurance about home remedies is that they are
harmless and will not cause you any side effects. For every type
of disease, a cure is provided by the Nature. Only you need to
make self-assessment for what is good for you and what not. Some
of the tried and trusted methods, since time immemorial, are:

1.Take raw milk and grind nutmeg with it. This paste has
genuine acne healing qualities. The cure is complete and no
marks or scars are left on your face.

2.Make a mixture of one teaspoon cinnamon powder and an equal
quantity of lemon juice. and apply it softly on your face,
especially the pimple affected area. You will get good results.

3.Take three table spoons of pure honey and mix it with one
teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Apply it on the pimples and let the
paste remain there overnight. Wash it next morning with lukewarm
water. Continue this operation for two weeks. Pimples will
vanish for ever.

4.Dry the orange peel and make its paste. Daub the paste on the
pimples. You will have lots of relief in the acne and pimples
condition.

5.Garlic is a well known remedy for pimples. Crush garlic and
apply fresh juice on and around the pimples. Regular application
will solve the problem of pimples once for all,. No scars will
be left on your face.

6.Lime juice is used with many other combinations. Mix it with
groundnut oil. This is a good treatment for blackheads and
pimples.

7.Mint juice does much more. The fresh juice applied overnight,
takes care of stings, scabies,eczema and other skin infections.

8.Wrinkles on your face may be inevitable at the old age, but
why should you have them now? Make the paste of fresh fenugreek
leaves and daub it on your face . Let it remain there for about
15 minutes. Wash the face with warm water. Along with wrinkles
this will treat your pimples and blackheads.

9.If you have a sharp attack of pimples and if they are
swelling, apply the juice of raw papaya for good results.

10.Now, one evergreen remedy for pimples. Mix rose water and
lime juice in equal quantities. Apply profusely on the affected
area. With lukewarm water wash it off, after 30 minutes. Pimples
are bound to disappear and your skin will glow.

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Using Birth Control Pills For Hormonal Balancing And Acne Cure

Many things are given to you in life, without your asking,
meaning thereby you have no choice over it. Some of them are
major things and some are minor. For example, you have no choice
of your place of birth and the family tree in which you are
born. The arrival of acne is also somewhat like that. It comes
without your approval, without your knowledge.

The exact causes of acne are still not known. Scientists are
just groping in the dark with a torch! Various findings have
resulted in the flooding of markets with many, many over the
counter medications.

The possible causes of acne include changes brought in the body
due to puberty, excess oil production in body and some hormonal
changes. Well, hormonal imbalance is very much linked to acne.
Those who believe hormonal balancing is necessary to cure acne
take birth control pills to treat acne.

Physiological changes, clogging of hair follicles and bacterial
infection could also be the causes of acne. Attack of acne does
the two fold damage to your skin and to your psyche. You suffer
more, if you are personality conscious. While beating the
retreat also, acne will not let you go unpunished, it leaves
behind the scars. Your acne, therefore, needs immediate
treatment.

Acne in women can be tackled by birth control pills, because
the pills control the hormonal surges. These surges occur before
the menstrual cycle. But don't self-start this treatment. Only
your dermatologist may prescribe these pills for you, after the
detailed medical examination.

Birth control pills promise you clear skin, which means they
get you rid of acne. Thorough research on this subject has
prompted FDA to approve Ortho Tri- Cyclen and generic
norgestimate/ ethinyl estradiol (the ingredients in the birth
control pills), for treating acne.

How do these pills work? Androgen is a male hormone that is
responsible for increase in the oil production. It is ever on
the job, but does overtime and increases its production of oil,
prior the beginning of menstruation cycles. Birth control pills
have shown that they help to decrease these excess androgens.

But many side effects are reported, by taking pills for
controlling acne. Taking birth control pills for their
legitimate use itself is thus not free from controversy. Think
over, how one controversy can solve another controversy?

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Health Forums: Great Health Advice Is Only A Click Away

The Internet truly is the information 'super-highway'. We can
log on and research almost any topic imaginable. More and more
people are turning to the Internet for advice on their health
and well-being. Millions of Internet users are active members in
health forums across the World Wide Web where they can log on
for instant access to health information and advice from experts
and other forum members. health forums generally contain
featured articles on topics of interest, and are updated
regularly, if not daily.

With the economy in its current state of decline, medical costs
are on the rise. The cost of seeing a doctor or other health
care provider is skyrocketing. There are a staggering number,
actually millions of uninsured Americans, who can't afford to
seek medical attention for common ailments and therefore suffer
alone. These well-designed and informative health forums fill a
widening gap in the system by providing much-needed advice to
those who can't afford, don't have the time, or simply don't
want to bother with going to the doctor.

health forum users will typically access the forum by creating
a username and password. They can also create a profile, which
is a recommended step in order to receive the most customized
advice available. Some health forums even have the option of
adding your photograph or an avatar of your choice to your
profile for a more personalized look. Once you have created
your 'free account', you are ready to start posting to the
various threads that are available, or even start your own
thread.

A good health forum will have a variety of topics, broken down
into subtopics. For instance, some topics may include weight
loss, pregnancy, cancer, female health, geriatrics, dermatology,
psychiatry, pediatrics, and sexually transmitted disease, to
name a few. Questions about acne would be directed to the
dermatology section of the forum, while concerns about
Alzheimer's Disease might be better addressed in the geriatrics
section.

health forum users have not only an opportunity to discuss
their own medical conditions and concerns, but are also
encouraged to proctor their own advice on subjects in which they
might have experience. For instance, if you've been successful
on the Atkins diet plan, you might want to add your encouraging
viewpoint and advice to others who are contemplating using the
Atkins method, or to suggest the plan to those who are on the
health forum to find a plan that works well.

Many people searching these health forums will find that there
are healthy and natural alternatives to curing or helping
ailments that might traditionally require medicine. This is a
great solution when considering that most medications have side
effects.

Health forums are scrutinized by a full-time moderator, whose
job is to ensure that posts are relevant, and to monitor the
forum for spam. This assures that only valid information is
available for users who are in need of information and advice.
The best health forums actually have a medical doctor or other
health care professional who moderates the posts and offers up
advice that he would give if you were his patient.

These boards may feature an "ask the doctor" thread, and the
doctor/moderator will also seek out posts from other threads
that he feels needs his expert attention. In addition, the
doctor may look for posts that are unanswered because no one in
the health forum community had the appropriate advice to offer,
or he may look for posts that are answered erroneously and
correct any misinformation that has been given. If the health
forum you are looking at has a doctor on staff, you can be
assured that the information on the forum is the best available
anywhere.

When choosing a health forum to join, it is important to ask
yourself a few questions. Does this health forum have a wide
variety of topics to choose from? Are most of the major health
systems represented - for example, cardiology, hematology,
oncology, etc.? Does the forum's website seem to be easy to
navigate? And perhaps, most importantly, is there a physician or
other medical professional on board who is readily accessible to
answer my questions?

It is important to keep in mind that serious medical conditions
require a visit to your family doctor. For advice of a
non-emergency nature, however, a well-designed health forum
meets the needs of millions of people who can share their
stories, give and receive advice, all from the comfort of their
own home.

About The Author: Caroline Cardenas is a health and fitness
guru. She is the administrator of a large health forum at
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What You Should Know Before You Seek the Right Acne Dermatology Treatment

Even though acne is common amongst teens and young acne adults,
if your condition is not under control, you need to think about
the right acne dermatology treatment. Making that decision is
tough. Avoid waiting until your condition becomes a problem and
be the kind of person who will take action now to control your
acne.

Pimple acne are unsightly. Even the sound of "pimple" is icky.
These clogged skin pores have other alias known as whiteheads,
blackheads, cyst or nodules. They can result in scars...can
affect your self esteem. Truth be told, it's guaranteed that if
you are between 12 to 17 years old you will at least experience
one acne breakout.

Fortunately, there are wide choices of skincare products for
acne that are available at pharmacy retailers, TV shopping
networks and don't forget the INTERNET. Perhaps you have heard
of them. Name brands such as Murad, Proactiv, Neutrogena, and
Clearasil are just a few. And...they may work!

But causes for acne are unique to each individual, the time
spent finding over the counter medicines is a study of trial and
error. For a typical teen apprehensive about going back to
school or young people starting a new career or workplace,
showing your best face forward is essential. With that said,
over the counter quick acne treatment medicines may not respond
in a timely manner thus it's best to consider acne dermatology
treatment.

Here are some helpful tips when considering a visit to your
dermatologist.

Going to a dermatologist is going to take several steps. While
at your first appointment, the doctor will perform a physical
assessment that includes your health history.

He may order blood work or other diagnostic tests to rule out
medical causes for your acne. Depending on the type, severity
and frequency of your outbreaks, you may be advised to start a
cleansing routine of prescribed topical soaps, creams or
lotions. If your acne case is a mild one, oral prescriptions may
benefit you.

Your dermatologist might start you on an antibiotic such as
Tetracycline or Erythromycin to flush out any infections. If
this treatment does not improve in three to six months, Accutane
might be the next treatment.

It is best to get a good explanation of the Accutane acne
treatment due to its controversy. Some isolated cases of birth
defects or suicidal attempts have stirred up precautions about
its use. Many dermatologists will not even prescribe this
treatment to women of child bearing age or people with a history
of depression.

Nevertheless, Accutane's effectiveness has been called a cure
for acne. The length of time to clear up acne with this
treatment spans four to six months with up to 60% of acne
sufferers getting excellent results. In some cases a second six
month treatment might be needed to stop the residual breakouts.

As you can see this Accutane treatment is highly touted as one
of the best in getting rid of acne despite its questionable past
history for people with certain pre-existing conditions. It is
accurate to conclude there are more positive results that out
weight the negatives with this acne cleaner treatment.

Therefore you should be diligent about digging deeper into the
potential effects both positive and negative of any acne
treatment that you are considering.

In conclusion, you should always research your acne condition
or talk to a dermatologist to get the best results in curing
your acne. What ever acne dermatology treatment you decide on
follow through diligently without interrupting the healing
process.

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How To Choose Sunscreen?

A sun-care product is built around a filtering system, which should consist of : An association of filters that absorb the sun’s UV rays and keep them from penetrating the skin. Mineral pigments that reflect UV rays and complement the filtering system. It is indispensable to chose a protection factor which is adapted to your phototype, making sure it offers dual UVA and UVB protection.

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Protect from UVA rays

The Sun & Your Skin  Facts about sun It emits different rays which might be useful or harmful to humans It is essential for various important functions like Vitamin D synthesis, warmth However some rays are harmful and can cause sun allergies & skin cancers. These rays are called ultra violet rays (UV rays). Ultra violet rays can penetrate the skin to cause harm to it

How do UV rays harm the skin?  • There are 3 types of UV rays UVA, UVB, UVC  • UVA rays cause skin Ageing and skin pigmentation  • UVB rays mainly cause Burning • SPF measures only UVB rays. A product with SPF level of 15 absorbs 93.3% of UVB rays. • UVC rays are absorbed by the ozone layer

How UVA rays work • UVA rays penetrate deeper into the skin, causing deep tissue damage. • UVA rays contribute to skin cancer by supressing the immune system. Albert Kligman, 200 AAD interview entitled “Is daily Photo-protection a rational ideal?” UVA rays are Present:   The skin has its own means of defence against solar aggressions. Tanning: the skin increases its production of protective pigment: melanins, which are capable of absorbing part of the UV radiation.Thickening of the epidermis: in response to UV attack, the epidermis gets thicker, this is the corneal protection barrier. It also reflects and absorbs part of solar radiation. Internal protection: certain enzymes act in order to disactivate the free radicals involved in the deterioration of DNA. Others intervene to detect and repair any anomaly occurring at DNA level. Such natural methods are always insufficient in cases of sun abuse How to choose a sunscreen? A sun-care product is built around a filtering system, which should consist of : An association of filters that absorb the sun’s UV rays and keep them from penetrating the skin. Mineral pigments that reflect UV rays and complement the filtering system. It is indispensable to chose a protection factor which is adapted to your phototype, making sure it offers dual UVA and UVB protection. HOW TO CHOOSE A VICHY SUNSCREEN? Choose your sunscreen based on your ‘SUN CARE PROFILE’ Sun care profile is determined by your Resistance in the sun (frequent tanning or burning) Extent of sun exposure Skin type What is sun protection factor (SPF) ? It is defined through a European recommendation stemming from a test carried out on a panel of phototypes in order to be more representative. It represents the level of protection that a sun care product offers against sun burn (e.g., IP 15 multiplies by 15 the skin’s own protection capacity against sun burn). It is calculated according to the ratio between the minimum dose of UV energy necessary to provoke sun burn on non protected skin compared with skin protected with a sun care product. What is the UVA protection index ? It indicates the level of protection a sun care product offers against UVA (e.g., a UVA 16 multiplies by 16 the skin’s own protection capacity against UVA.)  It is calculated according to the ratio between the minimal dose of UVA needed to provoke a pigmentation on non protected skin compared with a skin protected with a sun care product (the PPD method today being the most reliable, carried out in vivo on consenting subjects with different phototypes Tips for sun protection Protect the skin with a good sunscreen even when the sun is hiding because the most dangerous rays pass through clouds. In the sun do not forget to use sunglasses, hat and a good sun screen. The best form of protection is clothing. Excessive sun exposure is dangerous. Avoid going out in the sun between 12 noon and 4 pm. No exposure to the sun for children below the age of 3 years.

Oily/Acne-prone skin, imperfection prone skin

Oily/Acne-prone skin, imperfection prone skin 6 different symptoms are connected with imperfection-prone skin. - Redness  - Blackheads - Spots - Localized shine - Uneven skin surface - Dilated pores Imperfection prone skin can affect adults as well as adolescents. To help manage imperfection prone skin you need to understand it Imperfections: the cause Imperfections often mean the presence of blackheads, which can affect all types of skin: greasy, combination, normal or dehydrated. The main causes of imperfections are: Lifestyle This has a very significant impact on the skin. A lifestyle where there is too little sleep and a situation that gives rise to stress and an unbalanced diet can affect the skin. This may spark off a chain reaction that over stimulates the sebaceous gland and generates irregular secretion. Hormonal component. This is a component for women, especially in the pre-menstrual period. The production of sebum increases in an irregular way which can affect the skin. Pollution Pollution in our towns and cities can exacerbate imperfections. Dirt molecules are deposited on the skin clogging it, obstructing the sebaceous ducts encouraging the appearance of blackheads. Use of some cosmetics Some soap products which can be effective against impurities can often leave the skin feeling dry. Understanding the symptoms of imperfections Shine Shine is in general a symptom associated with oily skin. However, it can also affect combination or dehydrated skin, localized in certain areas of the face.  Shine is linked to the phenomenon of hyperseborrhea of the pilo-sebaceous follicles.  Excess sebum is evacuated to the skins surface causing certain areas of the face to look shiny.  In the case of imperfection-prone skin: - Shine is generally localized on the forehead and chin. Redness Redness is a symptom which conveys inflammation of the pilo-sebaceous follicles. It is thus often linked with spots.Redness may also be either the forerunner to or the residual trace of a spot.In the case of imperfectionprone skin: - redness is not widespread and often surrounds small spots. - It is thus particularly localized along the jaw bones and the forehead. Dilated pores Dilated pores are one of the symptoms which can be experienced by all skin types: These are connected to excess production of sebum and to the accumulation of grease on the skin. As sebum rises towards the surface, it gradually deforms the walls of these follicles. The visible result is skin with numerous small circular holes. In the case of imperfection- prone skin: - Dilated pores are generally found on the sides of the nose, cheeks and forehead. Uneven skin surface This results from a combination of irregular sebum production.The sebaceous glands are obstructed by excessive production of sebum. The process of irregular cellular renewal brings hyper-keratinisation.. In the case of imperfection-prone skin: - Comedones set in on the forehead and along the jaw bones. - They are few in number Spots Shine is in general a symptom associated with oily skin. However, it can also affect combination or dehydrated skin, localized in certain areas of the face. Shine is linked to the phenomenon of hyperseborrhea of the pilo-sebaceous follicles.  Excess sebum is evacuated to the skins surface causing certain areas of the face to look shiny. In the case of imperfection-prone skin: - Shine is generally localized on the forehead and chin. Blackheads (blocked pores) These imperfections are the result of a build up of sebum in the pilo sebaceous follicles. On contact with air, the sebum oxidizes and turns brown. In the case of imperfection-prone skin - Blackheads are few in number  - They are similar  - They appear notably on the sides of the nose, as well as on the forehead and chin.

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Aggravated imperfections Symptoms More dilated pores- leading to irregular thick skin texture- giving appearance of a coarse, dull, unclear complexion. With age, sometimes these imperfections persist and evolve with time. They get aggravated and deeply rooted, look more established and visible. What does such a skin need ? Apart from regular topical creams, it requires occasional deep treatment- In-depth renovation which could be done by skin resurfacing procedures like micro-dermabrasion: - in a dermatologist’s clinic or using Home kits

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Sudden eruptions (breakouts) Symptoms Sudden eruptions followed by redness and inflammation with stinging sensation. How does a localised breakout appear? Due to factors like hormonal changes, stress, pollution, weather changes- » Cluster of dead cells begin to build up in certain areas. » Skin thickens there, it obstructs the pores. » Sebum produced cannot get secreted out. It gets trapped. » Due to the accumulated sebum, sebum glands get bigger in size. » Bacteria proliferate in the sebum. » Sudden local eruptions with stinging & redness appears.

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