Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Simple Skin Care Strategies For Acne And Scarring

By Tanya Ramsey


Most people think that only adolescents can get acne. A condition called adult acne does exist, and it's just a simple matter of distinction. The onset of acne can occur at various stages in life. But it would be correct to note that you see acne more often in teens than in adults. Acne as a teenager may continue well into the adult years. There is no set reason as to why this can happen, there are many various factors that can add to this. So it really is in the best interest for anyone with acne to seek the advice of a dermatologist. When you do that, then you will be assured that you are receiving the most accurate form of treatment.

Acne can be a debilitating experience for most young teens and even adults. Acne comes in all forms, some of which is treated easily, and some that has limited treatment options. Although each person is different, usually there is some bit of humiliation from having acne on your face. Society can definitely be cruel to those that suffer with this condition, however much research has been done in an attempt to make sure that a cure is someday found. Children are more susceptible to the psychological and emotional scarring that can happen because of this problem so you should be aware of this if you have teens. It is the psychological effects of acne that are usually worse than anything else. In the following paragraphs, little known tips about how to deal with acne will be presented.

Though understandable, a large misunderstanding exists in regard to how to properly care for your skin. If your skin is oily, then you will naturally want to keep the oil off as much as possible. However, that is where so many people get it wrong because they are over-zealous in their attempts. Washing or cleansing your face too much will strip away all the oil in your skin.

When you are told not to squeeze your pimples, this admonishment is based on sound logic. Squeezing a blemish increases the possibility that scar tissue will form, You know without a doubt that if you have scars, you have damage to your skin. When you squeeze your blemish, squeeze very lightly and not hard enough to make it bleed. This will definitely result in the formation of scars or, at the very least, enlarged pores. If you have a pimple that is close to the surface of your skin, it's OK to squeeze it if you apply gentle pressure. The procedure is simple. Apply a washcloth that has been soaked in warm (not hot) water to the pimple to soften it up and clean the surrounding area. Once this is done, you can lightly squeeze the blemish to remove some of the pus. It's not a good idea to try to squeeze out everything. This is too harsh and can result in damage to your skin. Teenage acne is the most prevalent type of acne, which is common acne or acne vulgaris. This is probably the most easily treatable acne and numerous people treat themselves with over the counter products. But there can be some risks associated with OTC acne treatments. We're of course talking about the severe kinds of acne that create very large and painful lumps and using OTC medication for these. You can easily make the situation worse by self-administering the wrong treatment for what you have. In this kind of situation the sufferer may decide to use a more powerful treatment. So as you can see, it wouldn't be hard to end up in a vicious circle of some sort.

In addition to physical scarring, having a case of acne can also lead to emotional scarring. case in point is the acne victim who feels humiliated as a result of their acne. The agony of having acne is especially intensified when a teen sufferer is harassed by other teen-agers while at school. Loss of self-esteem is just one of the side effects of acne and, as you know, this can bring on even more debilitating emotional issues. It's not surprising that researchers of acne and its ramifications have concluded that it can lead to depression and, in some cases, suicide. The most appropriate time to begin treating acne for the best results is immediately when you suspect you have it. As soon as you suspect that you are developing a case of acne, immediately visit a dermatologist to start treatment.

The general cause for acne is to do with hair, as it's formed when the follicle passageways are blocked. You'll see various conditions depending on how bad the blockage is. Both increased amounts of sebum being excreted and dead skin cells contribute to the blockages. Also, if a blackhead happens to form it's called an open comedone. However closed comedones also exist, where it is located under the skins surface.

It is extremely detrimental to over cleanse or exfoliate your skin which can lead to worse acne. This is the easiest way to damage your skin in the long run by doing things in excess. The regimen that you set up to take care of your skin will either help it or hurt it in the long run. The initial reaction of most teenagers, and even adults, is to try and evacuate the blemish. But, squeezing will simply cause inflammation if the comedone is closed. You cannot force a blockage that's deep to the surface, so squeezing can cause more trouble.

Being a victim of acne is a big enough problem without the addition of scarring. The two together can cause emotional upset and heartbreak for the victim. However, the good news is that scars can often be treated successfully. It's possible to buy excellent oils specifically for the purpose of healing scars. If you do a Google search for these oils, you can check out the different products.




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