There are many different types of acne and coping with it can be a very traumatic experience. The more unusual types of acne are usually found in conjunction with acne vulgaris. As such it is not uncommon for these different forms of the disease to aggravate each other not only visually but psychologically as well.
It follows that by getting rid of the vulgaris element of the disease you will have already made a significant step in curing the overall problem. The remainder of the problem can be eliminated using various creams available off the shelf. However you should be very careful using such products without taking the advice of a dermatologist.
A common characteristic of many of these products is the use of various exfoliants and soaps. These granular based products tend to strip the surface of the skin which is highly unlikely to do your skin any good at all. To be honest you could fairly safely say that these abrasive products do more harm than good. In fact there is a large body of evidence to suggest that products such as this can permanently scar acned skin.
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to work out that abrasive techniques are rarely desirable for the skin. I would never recommend using abrasive products unless the procedure is being overseen by a skilled plastic surgeon, dermatologist or other professional trained in this area.
If you use these types of product regularly you should be aware that skin damage can easily result. In fact many dermatologists will tell you that the usual outcome of using these treatments at home is simply more dried out and flaky skin which inevitably results in a worsening of your acne.
Unfortunately when people see that their acne is getting worse after having used abrasive products such as this their natural reaction is to plaster on a whole load more of the same product or, worse still, using a different product with stronger active ingredients. Not only is this a complete waste of money but it's likely to worsen the situation.
As with many health issues you will find hundreds of self proclaimed experts writing books, articles and other material on the subject. Much of this material is simply the opinion of the author and does not represent the situation accurately. Even when medical research is cited it has often been conducted by the authors themselves and is, more often than not, severely limited and inaccurate. Basing decisions on this kind of information can be detrimental.
One of the best and most widely recognized ways to combat acne is through your diet. Consuming plenty of fruit and veg will go a long way to improving your skin condition and indeed your overall health. A diet rich in antioxidants has long been known to reduce the effects of acne. Vitamin C is good and even better is a variation of vitamin C known as vitamin C ester.
The other two major antioxidants used for skincare are a derivative of vitamin E known as tocotrienol and Alpha lipoic acid. These are not the only antioxidants readily available. Some forms of vitamin B are well known antioxidants. Zinc and selenium also have been proven to be very beneficial in reducing the effects of acne.
It is now widely known that antioxidants can help improve the condition of your skin and as such can reduce the symptoms of acne. In fact many people have managed to completely eradicate their acne by concentrating on eating healthily. So if you are going down the road of using stronger and stronger products then maybe it's time to change tack and get back to basics. Start by improving your diet and see where it takes you.
It follows that by getting rid of the vulgaris element of the disease you will have already made a significant step in curing the overall problem. The remainder of the problem can be eliminated using various creams available off the shelf. However you should be very careful using such products without taking the advice of a dermatologist.
A common characteristic of many of these products is the use of various exfoliants and soaps. These granular based products tend to strip the surface of the skin which is highly unlikely to do your skin any good at all. To be honest you could fairly safely say that these abrasive products do more harm than good. In fact there is a large body of evidence to suggest that products such as this can permanently scar acned skin.
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to work out that abrasive techniques are rarely desirable for the skin. I would never recommend using abrasive products unless the procedure is being overseen by a skilled plastic surgeon, dermatologist or other professional trained in this area.
If you use these types of product regularly you should be aware that skin damage can easily result. In fact many dermatologists will tell you that the usual outcome of using these treatments at home is simply more dried out and flaky skin which inevitably results in a worsening of your acne.
Unfortunately when people see that their acne is getting worse after having used abrasive products such as this their natural reaction is to plaster on a whole load more of the same product or, worse still, using a different product with stronger active ingredients. Not only is this a complete waste of money but it's likely to worsen the situation.
As with many health issues you will find hundreds of self proclaimed experts writing books, articles and other material on the subject. Much of this material is simply the opinion of the author and does not represent the situation accurately. Even when medical research is cited it has often been conducted by the authors themselves and is, more often than not, severely limited and inaccurate. Basing decisions on this kind of information can be detrimental.
One of the best and most widely recognized ways to combat acne is through your diet. Consuming plenty of fruit and veg will go a long way to improving your skin condition and indeed your overall health. A diet rich in antioxidants has long been known to reduce the effects of acne. Vitamin C is good and even better is a variation of vitamin C known as vitamin C ester.
The other two major antioxidants used for skincare are a derivative of vitamin E known as tocotrienol and Alpha lipoic acid. These are not the only antioxidants readily available. Some forms of vitamin B are well known antioxidants. Zinc and selenium also have been proven to be very beneficial in reducing the effects of acne.
It is now widely known that antioxidants can help improve the condition of your skin and as such can reduce the symptoms of acne. In fact many people have managed to completely eradicate their acne by concentrating on eating healthily. So if you are going down the road of using stronger and stronger products then maybe it's time to change tack and get back to basics. Start by improving your diet and see where it takes you.
Don't let acne get you down. It is a condition which can be cured in 95% of cases. Strong products are usually not the answer and should be avoided in my opinion. You can find out more about acne by visiting AboutAcne.TheWorldHealth.org: a site with hundreds of pages about acne, its causes and treatments available. Please note the site is not associated with The World Health Organisation, it just has a similar name!
