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Many people have differing views about acne. It is made worse when certain
experts could not agree within themselves. However, it is better to know the
facts about acne before trying any therapy or believing in untested ideas. Here
are some known facts regarding acne before you seek any treatment.
Food -
No food has been related to acne. However, if you feel that a type of food makes
your acne worse, please stop that food after consulting your doctor. No
conclusive evidence has yet pointed out to acne and its relation to food
yet.
Frequent washing - Frequent washing of the acne-affected area will
not treat acne. On the contrary, it may adversely affect your skin. Washing
twice a day should be more than enough. Contrary to the popular belief of many
people, acne is not caused by dirt. It is the sebaceous gland that gets closed
and forms the acne on your skin.
Oral Vitamin A - Derivatives of vitamin
A, called retinoids are used topically and orally to treat acne under medical
supervision. If somebody takes excessive Vitamin A hoping that it will treat
acne, which may make the health worse as Vitamin A in large quantity can have
adverse effects on the body.
Medications - Some medications can bring on
acne like cortisone, certain anti-tuberculosis drugs and some anti epileptic
drugs. Chlorinated solvents can also cause work-related acne.
Hereditary
- If your parents had acne, it is likely that you inherit acne.
Hormonal
changes - Hormonal changes bring on acne. The hormone, Androgen, is accountable
for excess production of sebum. It is well known that women suffer from acne
outbreaks during menstruation or pregnancy.
Acne like conditions - Some
other conditions such as folliculitis may appear like acne. There are many other
diseases that may mistaken for acne. They are Rosacea, Keratosis Pilaris or
Perioral Dermatitis. Do not initiate self treatment, it is always better to get
diagnosed by a doctor.
When selecting an acne treatment, you could use
some of these guidelines. First, select an acne treatment that is based on
clinical research. Then choose an acne treatment that you can well afford. No
use trying an expensive treatment which you will give up half way.
Ask
about the usage requirements regarding your selected acne treatment before you
start it. You may decide that it is not for you or you probably cannot follow
the directions. Chose an acne treatment that it will work best for you. And
finally, be patient. It takes time for acne to heal.
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