Posts Tagged ‘Acne’

Acre Care Tips

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Acne is one of those medical disorder which has terrified one and all. We all face trouble because of the acne and hence in order to combat with the same we need some effective Acne Care. If you have a look at the market these days, then there are lots of things which you can find on it.

face moisturizer

The basic question which arises here is that how to know that which one is the best option for us and which is not. I am sure that you can gain all the best details from the same. Lots of help is available to you on the internet. You just need to do a simple search and lots of good options will come to you. So don’t worry about any thing and just go for it in style. The earlier you do so the better it will be for you.

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Rid of the Blackhead

Monday, February 16th, 2009

Blackhead is a yellowish or blackish bump or plug on the skin. A blackhead is a type of acne vulgaris. It is caused by excess oils that have accumulated in the sebaceous gland’s duct. The substance found in these bumps mostly consists of keratin and modified sebum (an oily secretion of the sebaceous gland), which darkens (resembling dirt) as it oxidizes.

So how to rid of the blackhead?

1) You can squeeze it out with your nails. But it is not recommended.

2) Wash your face regularly with lukewarm water and a good cleanser at least 3 times a day. Keep on splashing water on the skin because blackheads usually appear on the oily skin.

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ACNE / PIMPLES

Friday, December 19th, 2008

Acne is commonly occurred on your skin. Acne is what we commonly refer to as pimples.

Acne occurs when:

  • A hair follicle is clogged by thickening of the skin at the opening of hair follicles, oil from cosmetic products or tar
  • There is increased oil excretion by the oil gland (sebaceous gland), which is a genetically determined and hormone dependent condition
  • There is bacterial infection of the ducts (bacteria mainly responsible is Propionebacterium acnes

Acne is not due to oily foods such as peanuts or chocolate. It is also not due to allergic rhiniti. Acne can present as White head or blackhead which is called comedone, Red bumps with or without pus or Nodules and cyst formation which may cause permanent scar.

It can affect anyone. It is usually worse among teenagers, especially boys. Acne can also show up at any time in your life, even beyond 50 years of age. If your parents have had significant acne, chances are you will have it too.

What can make acne worse?

Things that can worsen acne are : (more…)