The First Step To Curing Acne
The first step to curing acne is knowing what type
of acne you have. This information gives you precious insight to
what may have actually triggered the acne outset. Once you know
your acne trigger, you are one step closer to removing the acne
activator and living acne free.
There are numerous types of acne, which could explain
why it is so cumbersome if not seemingly impossible for the acne
sufferer to find a cure. Looking at the list below, you may be surprised
discover that you acne is not caused by stress, but your new bottle
of designer perfume.
Adult Acne Sudden onset, or continuation
of acne, during adulthood. The cause may be hormone imbalances,
stress, pollution or medications. Studies have shown a direct link
between hormone imbalances and the onset of acne in women ages 30
to 40 years old.
Acne cosmetic This form may be
rare but is triggered by use of cosmetics with acne aggravating
ingredients such as lanolins, isopropyl mysristate and some pigments.
Acne conglobata Severe hereditary
acne that can cause scarring on the face and back.
Acne detergens Acne resulting
from abrasive cleansers.
Acne excoriée (Mirror Addict
Acne)- Psychosomatic disease caused by constant picking of the face
and/or body.
Acne fulminans (Too Much Testosterone
Acne) Acute and severe form of acne accompanied by symptoms like
fever and joint pain. This acne is common among males. Traits include:
abrupt onset of acne, inflammatory and ulcerated nodular acne on
the chest and back, severe acne scarring, fluctuating fever, painful
joints, loss of appetite or weight, and high white blood cell count.
This acne is caused by use of testosterone, used legally or illegally
to enhance muscle growth. Over the counter treatments or not effective.
If you don't need the extra testosterone for your health, don't
take it.
Acne keloidalis This acne occurs
with people of African descent. It is characterized by firm papules
and pustules at the nape of the neck.
Acne mallorca Acne caused by sunbathing.
Acne mechanica Acne provoked by
mechanical irritation such as tight, restricting cloths or straps.
Acne medicamentosa (Drug Induced
Acne) Acne brought on by medications. Common culprits include phenytoin
(Dilantin), isoniazid, lithium, bromides, iodides, androgens and
corticosteroids. Lithium worsens acne vulgaris and can bring on
acne in persons who have never experienced acne.
Oral contraceptives containing norgestrel or norethindrone
may also induce or worsen acne.
Over the counter drugs containing potassium iodide,
bromide (cold remedies) and chlorine (chloral hydrate) may cause
acne with very small pustules.
Acne neonatorum Infant acne triggered
by hormones from the mother transferred to the newborn. This acne
usually disappears without treatment.
Acne pomade Acne occurring with
persons who use pomades or thick oils daily on their hair. This
oil travels from the hair to the forehead where it clogs pores and
creates acne lesions. Avoiding touching the face with oiled hands
and limiting use of synthetic oils on the hairs usually remedies
pomade acne.
Chloracne Acne created by constant
exposure to hydrocarbons in motor oil and insecticides.
Imaginary acne Imagining acne
when there is actually no acne.
Pitch acne Lesions created by
coal tars or dandruff tar shampoos.
Premenstrual acne Acne provoked
by hormonal changes prior to menstruation.
Steroid acne Inflammation of hair
follicles caused by internal steroids or from topical corticosteroids
on the face. Steroid induced acne appears as red papules and pustules
concentrated in the area where the steroid was applied. Steroids
thin the outer layer of the skin and make the hair follicles more
susceptible to rupture. Lesions usually leave after steroid use
ends.
Tropical acne Acne experienced
by some World War II soldiers in the tropics who developed severe
acne with horrible scarring.
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Health author and Stanford
University graduate Naweko San-Joyz lovingly writes from her home
in San Diego. Her works include “Acne Messages: Crack the
code of your zits and say goodbye to acne” (ISBN: 0974912204)
and the upcoming work “Skinny Fat Chicks, Why we’re
still not getting this dieting thing” (ISBN: 0974912212) for
release in June of 2005. For useful acne self-help articles visit
[http://www.Noixia.com]
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