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- 1 0 Common Acne Myths - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Jojo Michelle1. Will eating foods like chocolate or peanuts cause an acne outbreak? Medically speaking, no, have i have observe peculiar instances in individual cases. Test yourself. If you get a breakout 10 times out of 10 when you eat a certain item, cut it out. 2. Should pimples, blackheads and ...
Views: 709 - 3 Cystic Acne Cure Methods - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Jojo MichelleThere is one thing most people have in common and that is the fact that, at some point in their lives, they either have, had or will have trouble with acne. Many people think that acne is something that is generally found on your face but in fact it can be troublesome on your back area as ...
Views: 1682 - 7 Easy Tips For Acne Back Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2008 from Jojo MichelleNatural acne solutions can be of herbs, fruits to be things that you find in the kitchen such as baking powder and oatmeal. But the most natural of all solutions is acne for a healthy daily habits. Prevention, after all, is still one million times better than cure. Although there is no solid ...
Views: 642 - Acne advice, information, documentation - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Jojo MichelleAcne affects more than 85 percent of teenagers but frequently continues into adulthood. Although there are more than 2 million visits to office-based physicians per year for patients in the age range of 15 to 19 years, the mean age at presentation for treatment is 24 years, with 10 percent of ...
Views: 744 - Acne And Related Disorders - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from Jojo MichelleAcne is a disorder that involves the hair-oil (pilosebaceous) apparatus of the skin. Acne vulgaris or common acne (referred to herein as adolescent acne) begins in the teen or preteen years. In general, it becomes less active as adolescence ends, but it may continue into adulthood. Acne that ...
Views: 789 - Acne Scars, Treatment, Cure. - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Jojo MichelleDERMABRASION In dermabrasion, a wire brush or diamond fraise is used to "abrade" the epidermis and papillary dermis. Disadvantages of dermabrasion include hypopigmentation, bleeding, and, as compared with laser resurfacing, decreased precision. In addition, aerosolization of blood and of viral ...
Views: 1021 - Acne Topical Retinoid Therapy - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Jojo MichelleUntil the retinoids became available, there wasn't anything that really affected comedonal acne. Theoretically, if you prevent the formation of the precursor, you prevent all the subsequent lesions from forming. That probably can occur if you can get enough of the right retinoid, either ...
Views: 737 - Acne Treatment - Healthy Pores Advice And Information - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Jojo MichelleHormones, Stress, Heavy makeup, certain medications, Picking or squeezing, Environmental irritants, Heredity are main 7 causes of acne; healthy pores has the perfect anti-oxidant, vitamins and minerals to combat them offering you the perfect skin, you will regain the confidence that ...
Views: 636 - Acne Treatment Guide - Skin Eruption - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Jojo MichelleSkin eruption communally known as acne, from this common condition suffers approximately 85% of people from 12-25 age range. Acne treatment products act against the cause of acne development e.g. limiting the production of sebum/oil and preventing acne lesions. The greasy skin is common known ...
Views: 760 - Acne, Medicine, Information And Cure - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Jojo MichellePlugged follicles can take the form of either whiteheads, where the plugged follicle remains beneath the skin's surface, or blackheads, where the plug in the follicle extends to the skin's surface and becomes visible. Once a follicle becomes plugged, it creates an ideal environment for a common ...
Views: 641 - Diagnosis, Advices And Treatment Of Acne - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2008 from Jojo MichelleAcne is a disease of pilosebaceous units in the skin. It is thought to be caused by the interplay of four factors. Excessive sebum production secondary to sebaceous gland hyperplasia is the first abnormality to occur. Subsequent hyperkeratinization of the hair follicle prevents normal shedding ...
Views: 744 - Emotional Impact Of Acne - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Jojo MichelleAcne often makes patients feel unattractive, embarrassed, self-conscious, and uncomfortable in social situations. They tend to be more depressed than patients without acne. It has been shown that suicidal ideation is more prevalent in acne patients than in patients with other skin diseases. ...
Views: 621 - Folliculitis - Cure Your Folliculitis - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Jojo MichelleHereditary forms of folliculitis, such as follicular eczema (generally classified under "atopic dermatitis"), and the deeper forms of inflammatory folliculitis that involve the entire follicular structure, such as folliculitis decalvans, occur most commonly in blacks. Folliculitis may also be ...
Views: 2652 - Pathogenesis Of Acne And Cures - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Jojo MichelleThe Differences in Skin Structure o In black patients, the stratum corneum is compact and has multiple layers. o The stratum corneum of Hispanics and Asians is similar to that of whites. o Sebaceous glands tend to be larger and more active in black patients. o The follicular epithelium of the ...
Views: 631 - Recovering From Acne - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Jojo MichelleIf you have liver disease or heart disease, it's between you, your doctor, and your god. But skin disease is out there for the world to know about. You live with a constant reminder that there's something not quite right. Kids use body language to express their feelings. They might wear caps or ...
Views: 743 - Recovering From Acne - Acne Expert - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Jojo Michelleo Acne makes it easy for peers to label a patient as different or unattractive. The Importance of Physical Appearance o Numerous studies have documented the impact that physical appearance has on how well or badly a person is perceived by peers and/or potential employers. o Beauty is ...
Views: 703 - The Pathogenesis Of Acne - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2008 from Jojo MichelleThe geometric mean count of P acnes per follicle on the skin of acne patients is around 115,000, whereas on normal skin it is practically zero. Acne patients have less linoleic acid in their sebum than do age-matched controls. This deficiency may cause the abnormal desquamation of follicular ...
Views: 631 - The Pathogenesis Of Acne Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Jojo MichelleFour Pathogenic Factors in Acne o Excessive secretion of sebum is a necessary prerequisite for the onset of acne. o Epithelial cells in the sebaceous follicles undergo abnormal desquamation. The combination of abnormally desquamated cells and excessive sebum form a microcomedo the precursor ...
Views: 663 - Treating Acne In The Age Of Managed Care - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Jojo MichellePatient Referrals o The gatekeeper system may retard access to dermatologists and other specialists. o Financial penalties may contribute to why primary care physicians sometimes do not refer patients to dermatologists. o Another contributing factor when patients are not referred to ...
Views: 746 - Treating Teen Acne - Control Acne. - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from Jojo MichelleIf a sufficient length of time has gone by and they do not improve, I'll boost up the adapalene and benzoyl peroxide to twice a day. If they have popular lesions, I might switch the antibiotic, too. Differences between Teen and Adult Skin o Teenage skin tends to be oilier than adult skin ...
Views: 620 - Treatment Of Acne Scarring - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Jojo MichelleDespite the advent of isotretinoin more than 20 years ago, many patients still present with acne scarring. Because of recent technologic advances and the development of creative techniques by today's cosmetic surgeons, there has never been more hope or options for these patients. This article is ...
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