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Anti-Acne Effects Of Sundry Methods |
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Many unfortunate people between the ages of twelve and
twenty four suffer from acne. It's uncomfortable and embarrassing. Boys
tend to fall victim to it more than girls at the onset of puberty,
probably because of the increased level of the hormone testosterone in
the body. Acne is generally caused by bacteria filling up clogged pores,
resulting in zits breaking out. The zits usually spread over the face,
back, shoulders, chest and neck. Some doctors think it may be
hereditary. There is a plethora of advice when it comes to acne cures.
A lot of people with severe acne seek advice from doctors and
specialist dermatologists. Some sufferers use over the counter
treatments, some have prescription treatments and others prefer to use
natural methods. There is a lot of anecdotal promotion of the merits of
one treatment or another and it all gets very confusing. You just have
to see which acne cures work for you and it may be a case of trial and
error. There are some experts who say there is no such thing as a cure
and that you should disregard such claims.
Whatever the claims and counter claims of different sorts of treatment, prevention is
certainly preferable to acne cures. It's worth a try anyway. Attention
to diet is important and avoiding fried foods, and refined and processed
foods in general is a good start. Also, try to cut down on caffeine,
alcohol, soft drinks and tobacco. Eat lots of fresh vegetables and
fruit, and drink plenty water. Eating irregularly can cause constipation
and this can promote acne because the toxic material has to break out
somewhere.
It may not be possible to prevent the acne but you may
be able to lessen its effects. If all measures fail, it's time to decide
on which of the acne cures to try. There are numerous gels, lotions,
creams and solutions on the market. Benzoyl Peroxide is a common
ingredient in over the counter medications and some people have found
that it works very well, especially when combined with regular cleansing
and moisturizing. Other acne cures are antibiotics, salicylic acid and
sulfur.
Other people prefer to try vitamins or natural herbal
remedies. These are all easily available as acne cures. Vitamin A and
Niacin is recommended, and also Zinc tablets. There are a number of home
remedies that you could try. Some sufferers apply orange peel crushed
with water or lemon juice. Another acne cure is coriander or mint juice
mixed with a little bit of turmeric powder. Others apply grated cucumber
leaves or crushed garlic cloves. You could also try an overnight face
mask made from mashed up fenugreek leaves, to be washed off when you
wake next day. Tea Tree Oil is said to be another acne cure. You can
also bathe in a soothing hot tub of Epsom Salts.
Whichever method you decide to use, don't undo the benefits of your acne
cures by picking at the skin. Also, don't make it worse by scrubbing at the
acne with any harsh material. Be kind to yourself!
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