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Acne is the Most Common Disease Facing Mankind!
It affects 89% of teenagers to some degree.
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What is Acne?
Acne is a treatable disease that results in inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions. It affects 89% of teenagers to some degree... and many adults! What is "Acne Vulgaris" or clinical Acne? Acne Vulgaris is a self-limiting, treatable disease primarily in adolescents that involves the sebaceous glands. (Overactive oil glands cause retention Hyperkeratosis). The natural process of epidermal cells (particularly the stratum corneum), is to constantly shed and be replaced by new cells. When retention Hyperkeratosis occurs, the cells do not shed. They stick to the surface of the skin and begin lining the inside walls of the follicles. Acne Vulgaris usually involves a variety of lesions consisting of comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, cysts, and seuelaes, such as pitted or hypertrophic scars. What is "Acne Majorca" ? This is typically recognized by closed comedones that are due to the combination of sunscreen use and heavy exposure to sunlight. What is a micro comedo and hos does it affect Acne? When cells build up inside the follicle wall, a small impaction is formed that is called a microcomedo. Microcomedones are actually a mixture of dead cells, bacteria, fatty acids from excess sebum, and other debris. What triggers Acne? Sebaceous activity, overproduction of sebum (this can be genetic, hormonal or stress related, or any combination of these), outside bacteria, cosmetic allergies, and other irritants like synthetic oils, detergents and fabric softeners. What is the primary cause of Acne? There is no known cure for acne and the cause is also unknown. It is known that without sebaceous activity, there is no Acne. What is the difference between an "open" and a "closed" comedo? The open comedo's orifice is open and the material is more compact. The closed comedo forms an inflammatory process by the lipids rupturing the dermis. This results in an entire comedo mass breaking into the dermis and producing a full inflammatory response. This results in a nodule or pustule or a combination of both. What is the purpose of Salicylic Acid? Salicylic Acid primarily is a lifting and drying agent that causes different degrees of desquamation. It is also an anti-inflammatory. There are four grads of Acne:
The skin has been accurately described as the envelope of the body. It contains everythin that we are emotionally and physically. In our physical world, we look at skin for its health and beauty. As the eyes are the window to the soul, the skin is a mirror to our youth and well-being. The skin has many functions and is the larges organ of the body. The sensitivity of this amazing portion of human anatomy absorbs energy and sends vibration to the whole being. It is no wonder that one can be so affected by the human touch. The desire to keep skin healthy, youthful and beautiful has ancient beginnings. The ancient Egyptians bathed in sour milk and this simple attempt for beauty did result in smoother, softer skin. Discovery of residue at the bottom of wine barrels invited another accepted beauty treatment. The gentle exfoliation of dead skin cells when covered with this wine mixture (tartaric acid) perhaps was one of the very first superficial skin peels. The use of these organic ingredients centuries ago only substantiates the inherent desire for youthful and beautiful skin. With the advanced ehnology available today, these simple ingredients have been rediscovered and refined in such a way as to give the ultimate in skin care formulas. Perhaps one natural substance is extracted from wintergreen leaves and has a long list of positive effects on the skin, one of them being skin rejuvenation. What is meant by the term "skin rejuvenation"? Sometimes the term is used a little too freely with every skin care line laying claim to products that will do what every woman wants - to rejuvenate their skin so that is is beautiful and youthful! I am referring to a process of regeneration that progressively slows down the aging of skin. When Salicylic Acis is applied to the skin in conentrates that will cause desquamation, the skin eclls are stimulated and spurred into reproduction at a cellular level. This activity begins the process for smoother, softer healthier-looking skin. By exfoliating dead cells of the stratum corneum, new skin eclls surface giving skin a replenished and fresh appearance. There is no doubt about it; women and men around the world are taking advantage of an age-old method to create new, younger skin. The "fountain of youth" does exist in our hearts and attitudes, but I believe we can capture the youthfullness of our skin with effective skin peelings and home care regimens. To Treat Acne, we must address each of the following issues:
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