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Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Acne Vulgaris- We all know of common acne that is called acne vulgaris. But there are severe forms of acne that have different names. They are difficult to treat and cause lot of mental agony and skin scars. Let us find out something about the severe forms of acne. Acne Conglobata- If acne vulgaris suddenly flares up and instead of settling down begins forming more inflammation and nodules with deep cysts that infect the deep insides it is called Acne Conglobata. You will find many body parts full of blackhead sin this and a nodule with surrounding comedones. The nodules get infected, and after treatment leave scars. This form of acne cannot be treated with OTC medication. You must approach a doctor and get it treated. Acne Fulminans- This acne type generally follows untreated acne conglobata. This causes fever and forms deeper abscesses. Doctors may use steroids and other anti-inflammatory agents to treat this condition. Gram Negative Folliculitis- This is not acne, but inflammation of the hair follicle. It causes pustules around the hair follicle and may even form boils around them. This is treated with antibiotics. Isotretinoin is commonly used for all severe forms of acne with other medications. This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained from this article.

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Monday, June 21st, 2010

In the quest to cure acne faster and prevent it, medical science is looking at all the possible causes and treatments. In this respect various foods are getting examined and doctors are trying to find out if food has any connection with acne formation. Let us find out more about it. Acne and chocolates- Many people believe that chocolates make acne worse. Many people believe that oily food will cause oily skin and make them more susceptible to acne. Acne formation does depend on stress. Genetics may have a definite role in acne formation. Why a teenager has got face full of spots, while other gets none. These are the mysteries of human body. Both produce hormones and both are at the age when most of the teenagers should expect acne. But some of them don’t get any. Some of them not only get acne in adolescence but keep on getting it as they grow up. Acne and food connection- There may be a connection between eating a particular food and getting acne. But science has yet to come to a conclusion about it. That does not mean that your acne may not be getting by a particular food. Science has not solved all the mysteries and many of grandma’s recipes work for no scientific reason. It is for you to make a chart of food and acne. Whenever you get a flare up, try to find out if you had eaten any particular food. If this match continues, avoid that food. This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained from this article.

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Friday, April 09th, 2010

Most of us have to work hard to enjoy healthy skin. This means keeping a daily routine for good skin care and health so our skin is able to renew itself and replenish old, dead skin cells with new, healthy cells. Skin is exposed to harsh chemicals every day along with harmful sun rays, cosmetics, and possibly other agents in the air depending on the environment in which we live and work. A daily skin care routine can help your skin look healthy day in and day out. Before getting started, analyze your current routine (if you have one) for skin care and health. Is it working? Does your skin have frequent rashes or acne breakouts? Does your skin seem excessively dry, scaly, or oily? What types of skin care products do you use and how do they affect your skin’s texture? Once you know how your current routine is working, you can make the necessary changes for healthier skin. Beware of Some Skin Care Products Use skin care products with care. Observe how the products affect your skin’s texture and your complexion. Does the product cause drying, itching, or redness? Does the product cause your skin to become very oily? Some skin care products can cause allergic reactions because of the ingredients or chemicals they contain. Some may contain cancer-causing chemicals or reproductive toxins. Read labels carefully to be sure you know what ingredients are included. Opt for Natural Skin Care Natural skin care and health products are often the best solutions because they usually do not contain harmful chemicals. A good ingredient to look for is aloe vera. Aloe vera is probably one of the most effective natural skin enhancers available. It comes from the aloe vera plant leaf, which has a healing gel inside. Aloe gel is usually mixed with other ingredients to enhance its skin care and health properties. For example, the Hawaiian product called AhVahleen combines several natural ingredients with aloe, which produces a solution for burns, cuts, sunburn, psoriasis, and natural skin cell enhancement – all in one. Starting a Skin Care Routine A daily skin care routine should contain three main elements: cleansing, toning, and moisturizing. It should be done at night before bedtime so your skin can have time to replenish old, dead cells with new ones as you sleep. Cleansing removes dirt, makeup, and excess oil from the surface of the skin as well as the skin’s pores. Toning helps improve the skin’s texture after cleansing, particularly for oily skin. Moisturizing helps replenish water or moisture in the skin. For a weekly routine, exfoliation can help remove dead skin cells. Facial scrubs or cloths can be used for exfoliation. These should be used gently on the skin. You can also use a facial mask occasionally to help improve your skin. Some all-natural products that contain aloe vera can be used to perform many tasks in one, such as cleansing, moisturizing, revitalizing, and nourishing the skin. They can also be used to protect the skin throughout the day from excessive sun exposure or other harmful elements. Even if using other skin care and health products, aloe-based natural products can greatly enhance these to give you maximum skin health because they contain nutrients the skin cells require. Look for skin care and health products online that contain natural, skin-enhancing ingredients such as aloe vera so you can start enjoying healthy skin every day!

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Wednesday, April 07th, 2010

The sun, stress and pollution can all contribute to imperfections in your skin. Fortunately, peel procedures can remove these imperfections and turn back the years. Peel Away Those Damaged Outer Layers of Skin As much as we like to believe otherwise, our daily lives show up on our body in one obvious place – the face. For men, the slightly weathered look can be an attractive option as can well groomed gray hair. For women, facial blemishes, wrinkles and uneven pigmentation can give rise to unhappiness on a big scale. Peels offer one option to counter the impact. A facial peel is designed to restore the youthful look of your skin. It is not a form of facelift nor a surgery per se. Instead, it is a technique where the outer layer of your skin is literally peeled off to reveal new skin below. The technique can produce dynamite results when the goal is to resolve wrinkles and blemishes. It can also be used to addressed skin weathered from excessive exposure to the sun or which has developed uneven pigmentation. Importantly, a peel is not designed nor will it accomplish any kind of a lift for parts of the face that have developed a droop including eyelids. Such restorations require facelift surgery. Unlike a surgical procedure, a peel is not for everyone. This is because the peel is only best for certain skin types and pigments. You should consult with a medical professional to find out if you are a candidate for the procedure. In general, however, individuals with fair skin and light damage gain the best benefits. In general, a peel takes roughly one to two hours for the entire face. Some candidates require less extensive peels and less time is required as a result. You are not sedated unless there is reason specific to your situation. Following the procedure, you are going to have some unique sensations. New skin is being exposed to air for the first time, so throbbing, tingling and so on can be common. Your medical professional can fill you on the impact based upon your specific skin condition and procedure. Peels are a very common procedure. They can make a marked difference in appearance without the necessity of invasive surgery.

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Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Cellulite- what is it? Cellulite is the dimpled appearance of skin on the thighs of women. It also occurs on the buttocks. As women age, cellulite tends to increase. It looks like orange peel. The skin is not smooth, but has dimples on it. That is because of the uneven fat distribution below the skin layer. Cellulite- why does it form? Cellulite is a problem of displacement of fat below the skin. As we age, the dermal layer loses collagen and strength. As the dermal layer loses collagen, a shift takes place in the way the fat is placed below the skin. This uneven fat causes the dimples. If you believe that getting liposuction done will help, please drop the thought. It does not. The fat distribution cannot be reversed. Cellulite is something like wrinkles on the face. As we age, the collagen breaks down and reduces and we get wrinkles. Cellulite is similar. The only difference is that wrinkles can be treated easily while cellulite cannot be treated that easily. The way we get wrinkles on the face, we get Cellulite on thighs and buttocks. Why only women get it and not men is another question that will be answered below. Cellulite- can it be prevented? Cellulite cannot be prevented. There is no difference in the Cellulite fat and other body fat. The difference lies in the way the fat is laid out below the skin. That causes the dimples. Cellulite does not depend upon the weight. Even underweight women can get it. Cellulite depends on genetics, hormones and aging. Men rarely get it. Cellulite- what is the treatment? There are no treatments for cellulite. Some massages can help but only for few days. There is no permanent cure, though supplements, pills and creams are being sold claiming cellulite cure. People talk of different diet that will help treating cellulite. Creams are sold promising cellulite free appearance. Alternative therapies are suggested. Because there is no sure cure for cellulite, innocent customers are made to believe many things. Please don’t try anything unless your doctor says- yes. Cellulite cannot be treated that easily. This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained from this article.

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Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Acne avoidance needs lot of care. Use of products play a big role in Acne. If you use a product that can cause comedos- whiteheads and blackheads, you are inviting acne. to avoid acne you should use all products that are certified non- comedogenic. Let us find out what is comedogenicity and how to keep skin clear of acne? Acne And Comedogenicity Most of the materials that are used for skin and body care are tested for comedogenicity. For that test, the material is applied on the inside of rabbit’s ear and the site observed after three weeks. A biopsy is taken and comedones counted. Depending on the comedone formation, the material is classified on a scale of 0 to 5. A material with 0 comedogenic potential will not cause comedones, while one with 5 will cause comedones in the largest quantity. Acne- Skin Care Formulations Here, please note that a skin care product may contain more than one ingredient. The manufacturer will label the product as comedogenic or non-comedogenic. Please use non-comedogenic product. Appearance of the product may not indicate its comedogenicity. Mineral oil that looks oily has the no.0! Acne Care- Select Products Acne care needs use of products after careful consideration. Use non-comedogenic products and if after using a product for sometime you find comedones increasing, stop usage for sometime and see the result. You r own judgment will guide you. Keep your skin free of acne. This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained from this article.

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