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Acne: What’s it about ?
Acne is one of the most common of
all skin problems. It affects most teenagers to some degree and even more
adults. Acne shows up as
whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and deep painful bumps that look like boils.
Acne most commonly occurs on the face but can also appear on the back, chest,
shoulders and neck. It is estimated that as many as 80% of people between 12 and
25 years of age suffer from acne. While in most people, acne clears up after few
years, many suffer from permanent scarring of the skin.. Even when there are few
physical marks left, the emotional ones can be devastating.
What Causes acne ?
Rising male-type hormone levels,
found in both males and females, during puberty cause the
sebaceous (oil) glands of the skin
to get bigger. The sebaceous glands make sebum which reaches the surface of the
skin by traveling through the hair follicle. The lining of the wall of the hair
follicle sheds skin cells, which then stick together with the sebum, plugging up
the opening of the follicles. Also, the mixture of oil and cells helps bacteria
in the follicle grow and become virulent, causing the wall of the follicle to
break. When the wall is broken, sebum, bacteria and shed skin cells escape into
the tissues causing pimples and large bumps.
Many factors contribute to the
severity and duration of acne. Food such as chocolate, fried food, cola and
coffee, though it was not proven, might have a negative effect on acne. More
over, stress, hot and humid weather, certain medications and hormonal changes
can contribute to the acne problem.
What kind of acne do I have?
Acne consists of whiteheads,
blackheads, pimples, pustules and nodules. It can be one or more of 4 grades:
Grade I, which is mild and consists of whiteheads and blackheads. Grades II and
III are considered moderate and consist of pimples and few pustules. Grade IV is
quite severe and consists of pustules and large nodules.
Drugs used to treat acne:
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Sulfur, Benzoyl peroxide,
Tretinoin (Retin-A).
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Antibiotics and Isotreninoin (Accutane)
are used individually to treat various grades of acne.
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Recently, a breakthrough product
"AcneControl", from Biomani Scientific Skin Care , was developed. It contains
a unique combination of Sulfur, Benzoyl peroxide and Salicylic acid together
with botanical antiseptic extracts, strong natural anti-oxidants and natural
skin soothers and emoliants.
Role of Acne & Skin Care Clinic in
Treating Acne:
At the Clinic, we utilize our
unique protocol that consists of:
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Therapeutic facials to cleanse,
to extract acne, to remove excess oil and dead skin, to stimulate skin's blood
flow and revitalize the skin.
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Home regimen with the unique
AcneControl TheraLine.
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Medical knowledge and
prescriptions.
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Laser application.
This regimen, with the use of
AcneControl line, will achieve 90%
success rate in treating persistent acne in adults and teens.
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