Acne

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Acne
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What is acne?

• Acne is a disease which is caused by some
  outbreaks of the skin lesions commonly known as
  pimples. This condition is caused by the skin's
  oil glands making too much sebum, an oily
  substance, which leads to plugged pores. This can
  also be caused by the immediate development of
  bacteria called P. acne.Acne lesions attack
  mostly on the face, neck, back, chest, and
  shoulders. It is the known to be the most common
  skin disease. However, acne is not a serious
  health threat but severe acne can lead to
  disfiguring and permanent scarring.

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How does acne affect?

• Most of the young men and women will be having
  at least few pimples in their whole life. Young
  men are more prone to have a more serious form of
  acne. Acne which happens in young women tends to
  be more random and is associated with hormone
  changes, such as the menstrual cycle.As women
  get older with respect to time, acne often gets
  better. But some women have acne for many years.
  Even, some women get acne for the first time at
  age 30 or 40.Most of the women feel that acne
  can be an upsetting illness. Women could have
  feelings of depression, poor body image, or low
  self-esteem. But one should allow acne to let it
  run its course. Today, almost every case of acne
  can be resolved.Acne also can, sometimes, be
  prevented. Talk to your dermatologist about how
  you can help prevent acne and if treatment would
  help you.

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How is mild acne treated?

• There are many treatments for mild acne. Mild
  acne involves whiteheads, blackheads and small
  pustules. One can wash his face twice a day with
  warm water and a gentle cleanser or soap at home.
  Your doctor may advice you to try an
  over-the-counter lotion or cream. These medicines
  can make your skin dry if you use them too much.
  Be sure to follow the directions.If the
  medicines mentioned above don't work properly
  then your doctor can prescribe you with a cream
  or lotion with benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol,
  salicylic acid, or sulfur.
• Benzoyl peroxide which works to reduce oil made
  by the glands.
• Resorcinol, salicylic acid, and sulfur help
  breakdown whiteheads and blackheads.
• If your acne does not get better after 6 to 8
  weeks, talk to your doctor about changing your
  treatment.

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