Acne: Home Remedies You Can Use

ACNE

Acne is an inflammatory skin disease affecting the tiny pores which cover the face, arms, back and chest and the oil glands attached to them. It is interesting to note that acne is not caused by dirt or poor cleanliness but rather by an abnormal response in the skin to normal levels of the male hormone, testosterone, found in the blood of both males and females.



The physiological explanation for acne is that an entire pore collapses from deep within the skin somehow blocking the oil or sebum from draining to the surface. As the oil becomes trapped, bacteria begin to grow and develop into acne characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and cysts.



Acne is most prevalent in adolescents and young adults yet adults in their twenties and even into their forties can get acne. It has been noted that nearly 85% of people between the ages of 12 and 24 develop this disorder. Another factor to consider regarding acne is that heredity or genetics appear to be connected. Some studies have shown that many school-age boys with acne have a family history of this disorder.

• Acne is characterized by blackheads, whiteheads, pimples and cysts on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms.

• Wash your face twice daily with a gentle soap using your hands not a washcloth.
• Wash your face as soon as possible after exercise.
• Wash your hands more frequently and avoid putting your fingers and hands to your face unnecessarily.
• Do not squeeze, pick, scratch, or rub your skin.
• Shampoo your hair at least twice a week
• Keep a record of the foods you eat and try to figure out if any foods make your acne worse.
• Avoid foods high in fat such as chocolate, nuts, peanut butter, cheeses, potato chips, and popcorn if they appear to make acne worse.
• Get physical exercise regularly.
• Try food supplements such as retinol, zinc, selenium, vitamin C, evening primrose oil, B vitamins, vitamin E, Chromium and Echinacea.

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