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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.
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
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