The Acne Zone
By The Acne Master
Have I started to re-generate ? into the Acne Monster from Pits of the Planet Zit ..No ! I'm a normal teenager growing into to an adult but yikes, I do not like this alien manifestation beneath my skin ..or exploding out of it ..what is it and what can I do about this Acne monster ?
Acne, Spots, Zits, Pimples or to give it it's proper name Acne Vulgaris, is an inflammatory disease of the skin, caused by changes in the pilosebaceous units (skin structures consisting of a hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland). Acne develops as a result of blockages in follicles, the blockages are caused by too much sebum (oil) being produced by the skin, once the follicles are blocked bacteria can grow and acne is born.
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How To Battle The Acne
by simple pimple
Talk about it, you might be embarressed but talking to your parents or older brother or sister or friends will often help as they will almost certainly have suffered themsleves or know someone who does. You'll find people will have advice for you as to what has worked for them. There are some good basic things you can do, firstly make sure you wash your hands and face before you even think of tackling a spot and then leave it alone! come back when the head is a white mountain ..measure how high it is ..estimate how far it might explode ..stand back from the mirror and exterminate the blighter!. It' s important not to go on squeezing too hard or for too long ..your skin is sensitive ..like the skin of peach treat it with care otherwise you'll scar the skin and the scars may last a lifetime.
Treatments
by simple dimple
If they dont clear up and they're getting you down head to The Doctor (Your GP). The GP will decide how to treat you, maybe with a Benzoyl Peroxide cream or maybe antibiotics. A ballanced diet and active (outdoor) lifestyle will also help your body fight the Acne and so will boost your chances of defeating it! So avoid junk foods and drink plenty of water rather than sugar rich drinks. Change your pillowcase every week ..you're putting your face on it every night !
herbal alternatives and cover creams
There are herbal alternatives such as echinacea, sulphar, tea tree oil as well as anti bacterial soaps and vitamin E creams. Find what works for you and use a combination of treatments to reduce the amount and severity of acne. There are also a range of cover creams you can use to reduce the appearance of spots, it can make a World of difference to how you feel about yourself.