Mild Acne
Acne can be classified as mild, moderate or severe. Most people are not sure of what type of acne they have. In order to get the right treatment, you should be aware of what type of acne you have. It is best to know about it and get the advice of your doctor or dermatologist. They will be able to analyze what type of acne you have. They would able to specify depending on the number of acne developed, type of acne and the depth of the acne spot. A suitable treatment can be started once you are sure of what type of acne you have.
Mild acnes – this is identified by just whiteheads and blackheads that appear on your face or other parts of the body. These occur only infrequently. The lesions from these are limited and do not spread to large areas of your face and other parts of the body. A whitehead appears when the pore on the skin is closed by the over production of oil within the skin or if it closed by dead cells. A blackhead occurs when the pore is closed by dark oil and dead cells that are formed beneath the pores. A chemical reaction takes place under the skin which causes the skin to darken and form a blackhead above the skin.
Mild acnes can be treated at home with over the counter products available with the pharmacy. If the acne is treated at an early stage and if preventive measures are taken regularly you can avoid develop further formation of acne. These mild acnes can be treated with the application of topical medications. Anti acne creams that are available in the pharmacy without a regular prescription can help in the simple treatment of this type of mild acne. The treatment of mild acnes is found in cleansers, lotions and creams. It works to kill the bacteria which are the main cause for the formation of these acnes. Benzoyl peroxide helps to clear the pores and reduce the inflammation caused to the skin.
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Treatment for Acne
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To begin with you should try cleansing and protecting your skin. If you are prescribed isotretinoin your skin will become clear after first few weeks. To protect your skin you should keep your showers to flow slowly and always use lukewarm water instead of hot water. To keep the dryness under control you should make use of moisturizer on your face regularly. For sensitive skin it is best to make use of oil free moisturizer.
If the regular method does not help to improve your acne, you dermatologist may prescribe isotretinoin which is a retinoid. This is an oral drug that needs to be taken twice daily for 15 to 20 weeks. It will reduce the size of the oil glands thus producing less oil. This will decrease the growth of the bacteria.
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Treatment for severe types of Acne
When you have lager deep solid and painful lumps under your skin, then it is considered to be severe type of acne. These breakouts cover large areas of skin and will last longer than the moderate acne. It would last for months or even years. This will result in anxiety and depression for the patients who have severe acnes.
Severe acnes will not respond to across the counter products of skincare which are usually available with the pharmacy or that are found in the supermarkets. Still you should follow the general advices given for these type of acnes. If the severe type is not treated it will cause permanent disfiguring of the skin.
If severe acne is bothering you, you should see your general practitioner for advice. You should clear all your doubts with your dermatologist without fear. The doctor may prescribe antibiotics or isotretinoin. You should follow the doctor’s advice strictly. He would refer you to a dermatologist.
To begin with you should try cleansing and protecting your skin. If you are prescribed isotretinoin your skin will become clear after first few weeks. To protect your skin you should keep your showers to flow slowly and always use lukewarm water instead of hot water. To keep the dryness under control you should make use of moisturizer on your face regularly. For sensitive skin it is best to make use of oil free moisturizer.
If the regular method does not help to improve your acne, you dermatologist may prescribe isotretinoin which is a retinoid. This is an oral drug that needs to be taken twice daily for 15 to 20 weeks. It will reduce the size of the oil glands thus producing less oil. This will decrease the growth of the bacteria.
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Treatment for Moderate Acne
Lets first analyze what a Moderate Acne is. If there are reddish bumps called papules or reddish bumps with white center, then you are having moderate acne. The lesions of this type of acne are widespread across the face or other parts of the body. The breakout from these type of acnes lasts for long time compared to the mild acnes.
You can try using over the counter products for these moderate acnes. But if these across the counter do not work for you, you should see your doctor who will able to tell if you need any other treatment or whether it has to be shown to a dermatologist. If these type of moderate acnes are not treated immediately then it would leave a permanent mark on your face or wherever it may occur. So it is best to get the right advice at the right time.
People who have been affected with moderate acne may be treated with prescription topical or oral medicines. There are various types of prescription topical medicines available to treat moderate acnes. These include antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide, adapalene, tretinoin and azelaic acid. These antibiotics help to stop the growth or slow down the growth of bacteria and help to reduce inflammation. Tretinoin is a type of drug called the retinoid which contains an altered form of Vitamin A. This is an effective topical medicine which helps to stop the development of new comedones. It works by removing existing comedones which allows other topical medicines, such as antibiotics to enter the follicles. Doctors prescribe new type of retinoids such as tazarotene or adapalene that help to decrease comedone formation.
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Natural Remedy For Acne
Acne-What is it?
Acne is an infection of the hair or pores and sebaceous glands below our skin. It happens when the body’s natural lubricant called sebum gets clogged below the skin. Acne scars occur when acne take the form of pimples, black heads or nodules. Pitted scars and pigmented scars are the two types of acne scars.
Why is acne caused?
Acne is caused due to several reasons. It is possible that having greasy skin are most prone to acne infection. This is due to over secretion of sebum, which is a natural oil lubricating the skin and hair. Acne scar occur mostly on the face, nose, neck and back. Hormonal changes can also cause the over secretion of sebum in some persons. It is most usual in teenage. Sometimes bad diet also becomes a reason for acne and acne scars. Poor vitamin and nutritional supplements can be a reason for acne and acne scars.
What is the best natural remedy?
How to Get Beautiful Hair?
Hair:
Hair is beautiful when it is shiny and healthy. Every one would like to have a hair which is healthy, glossy and soft which reflects the light. It is very beautiful when the hair falls around the face.
How to Get Beautiful Hair?
Regular massage with fragrant oil is quite good. Patchouli, geranium and lavender are some of the fragrance oils used for the hair.
1. Keep the scalp very clean to get shining hair.
Hair Care: Hair Shampooing and Conditioning
Hair is the main organ that reflects your lifestyle and fashion. Particularly the hair should be healthy and maintained in a proper manner. Healthy hair not only makes you beauty but also maintains your body. To maintain healthy hair it is important to use shampoo and conditioners. But there are some harmful effects also by using shampoo and conditioners. So it is very important that you should know how to maintain your hair and what type hair is yours.
You may have long, short and curly types of hair. It is not important that you have to go to beauty parlors and maintain your hair styles; it can be done even by yourself. All you need is patience and commonsense.
You should be vigilant to control hair loss and damages. For that you have to trim your hair half inch in regular intervals or once in a month, because the damage starts from the tip of the hair. This will not affect your hair and allow further loss. Never use harmful chemicals, and do not use shampoo plus conditioner, because both shampoo and conditioner are made for different purposes. You should use one after another, don’t use it in a mixed manner. While taking bath handle your hair in a gentle manner never rinse hard with cloth.
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Natural Made Face Packs and Masks
What is a cucumber Face pack?
Cucumber face pack is made with one tablespoon of cucumber juice, one tablespoon of mint juice and with half teaspoon of peppermint extract. When this face pack is applied on the face, leave till the pack becomes dry. Then you wash out with lukewarm water. Cucumber face pack is very effective for the oily face skin.
What is an Egg face pack?
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Skin Care Tips
General Skin Care Tips
Skin is the largest organ of the humans that protect the internal organs from damage. Maintaining a good skin is necessary to maintain a good overall health. Here are some of the tips for maintaining a good skin.
During the summer season, drink at least 10 glasses of water. Wash your face with mineralized water instead of tap water for at least three times a day. Use mild soaps and butter for refreshing your face. Prefer soaps that contain herbal ingredients because the commercial soaps are used to strip off the oil from the skin. If you have any heat balls or pimple scars, wash your face with tomato pulp daily at bed time.
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Home Made Face Packs
Face Packs:
Natural face packs and home made face packs are used on the face to make it good looking and bright full. Everyone takes more and more care on their faces to make it much beautiful.
Home Made Face Packs
I. Face Packs for an Ordinary Skin:
1. Take the white part of the egg and beat it. Then mix this with two teaspoon of almond oil. Leaving the eyes apply all over the face and allow it for 15 minutes. At last gently wash with water.
2. Make a paste with one tablespoon of cornflakes with almond oil or with milk. Apply gently on the face and leave for 15 minutes and wash with water.
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