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 | Tips on getting skin clear
The best way to treat acne is with an at-home regimen that includes the topical use of an alpha or beta hydroxy acid that is strong enough to exfoliate but not so strong as to irritate or burn the skin, and an antimicrobial that delivers oxygen into the pores. Because skin types and conditions vary greatly, different topical products need to be tested on the individual to check for sensitivity and efficacy. Some skin types and conditions can get noticeable results in just several days and get totally clear in just a couple of weeks. Some will take several weeks and need to have their regimen changed as their skin adapts, but less than 10% of the cases are difficult to treat and may take 6 months or more to really get under control.
The only possible risk of this course of treatment is temporary skin irritation. If you have acne, seek out a professional who specializes in treating acne and doesn't just dole out prescriptions. Efficacy is higher and the risks much more benign.
1) For starts, break out the ice. Ice helps inflamed lesions from getting worse and can often make them go away. Cleanse your skin before icing. Dixie cups filled with water and frozen make icing easy, and you only need to ice for a minute or two.
2) Stop eating peanut butter, peanuts and/or peanut oil. Peanuts contain a hormone in them that can make acne worse. If you love peanut butter, switch to unsalted almond butter - it doesn't have the same effect as peanuts.
3) Discontinue the use of fabric softener in the washer/ dryer. Fabric softener leaves a waxy residue on cloth and unfortunately, that wax is getting on your skin while you sleep on that soft pillowcase and it's clogging your pores.
4) Use uniodized salt at home. Iodides are the culprit in the foods that you eat as it irritates the follicle walls contributes to breakouts.
5. Start taking zinc supplements. Research indicates that the best form to take is zinc monomethionine. Don't take it on an empty stomach. back to top
| | | Antiobiotics for Acne?
The overuse of antibiotics is a common concern because of the creation of resistant strains of bacteria, and because of the highly publicized multitude of long term health risks.
The normal action of bacteria in the pores does have something to do with acne, but not as much as most people think. Oral antibiotics only provide 20 to 30 percent of the needed acne solution.
The fact that antibiotics are so readily prescribed for acne and that some doctors are having clients take several different antibiotics over the course of a number of years is a concerning due to the risks and side effects. Retin-A is another drug commonly prescribed and long term use causes thinning of the epidermis,ultra-sensitized skin, and increased vulnerability to sun exposure. Though it will help the surface acne, it will not prevent new acne from forming.
Drugwatch.com features up to date information on the drug side effects of prescription and over-the-counter medications. Accutane side effects and Yaz side effects are the most recent drug alerts. back to top
| | | Acne facts you should know
1)Get enough rest and reduce your stress. Stress stimulates the adrenal gland and in the acne-prone individual, the adrenal gland promotes oil production which leads to clogged pores.
2)Stay away from "high androgen" foods. These are found in peanuts, peanut oil, peanut butter, corn oil, wheat germ, shellfish, organ meats (i.e. liver, sweetbreads and heart). These contain hormones that exacerbate acne.
3)Some swimming pool disinfectants contain Iodides and Chlorine, which can remain in the water, causing skin problems for frequent swimmers. Many swimmers find that the combination of hot and humid weather, the physical exercise of swimming and the chlorinated pools, can cause major acne flare-ups.
4) Don't pick. Instead of picking, rub ice on pustules and pimples for about five minutes, twice a day. Try to catch them when they are first forming and they most likely will go away. You can use Benzoyl Peroxide and/or Hydrogen peroxide for this, but the surrounding tissue may get very dry.
5)Zinc has been shown to be useful in treating acne. Some research has found zinc to be as effective as antibiotics in reducing inflamed acne. Research indicates that the form of zinc taken maybe important. Studies have indicated that zinc monomethionine is more easily used by the body than either zinc sulfate or zinc gluconate. It is usually best to take zinc with food. Recommended dosage for supplements vary (50-100 mg) - but some research suggests that it is probably best to take no more than 100 mg per day as a dietary supplement (excessive zinc intake may lead to deficiencies in other vitamins and minerals). It is best to take this with food and not on an empty stomach. An online source for zinc monomethionine is www.starherb.com
6) Birth control pills may delay the onset of acne and once off them, you may experience the acne you would've had before taking them.
7) Do not use cosmetics OR hair products that contain pore-clogging ingredients. These ingredients cause microcomedomes to form in certain individuals resulting in various lesions ranging from clogged pores and blackheads to inflammatory pustules. Ingredients to look for include; Isopropyl myristate, cetyl alcohol, sodium lauryl sulfate, laureth-4, natural Vitamin E, most natural oils, cocoa butter and D & C red dyes all agitate acne. Benzoyl Peroxide medications found at cosmetic departments may contain isopropyl myristate and laureth-4 or oils that impede the active ingredient of benzoyl peroxide. Watch out for "oil-free" products as they may contain synthetic oils (fatty acids), D&C red dyes and detergents that can aggravate acne.
7)Limit sun exposure and use a sunscreen. Although sun exposure causes desirable scaling and drying, it also damages the follicle, exacerbates hyper pigmentation, causes skin cancer, premature aging, and can cause "solar acne" later in life, as well as "Acne Majorca" also caused by sunlight. Warm climates with heat and humidity can also exacerbate acne. back to top
| | | It's Not the Chocolate ......
And it's not the greasy fries.......it's the salt on those fries. Salty foods and food high in iodides can make acne worse and, contributes to inflammation in the body as a whole. back to top
| | | Pore Clogging Ingredients in Skin Care
Do not ever put anything on your skin without checking the ingredients first, even if it says "won't clog pores" or "noncomedogenic" on the bottle. back to top
| | | Back & Body Acne
If you suffer from body or back acne the good news is that the skin on your chest and back is not nearly as sensitive as the skin on your face and neck. Consequently, it can be treated with topical acne treatment products that are stronger than what you can use on the face. When the right products are used used in the right way, we can clear it up quite quickly. back to top
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