| What is acne? | | | | acne. Acne is bacteria, growing in a clogged |
| | | | pore, and benzoyl peroxide fights bacteria. |
| Acne consists of those terrible, red, | | | | Just make sure you smear enough of it, and |
| swollen, pus-filled pimples which are the | | | | use it often. Your skin will start clearing |
| every woman's worst nightmare. The most | | | | up. |
| common form of acne is known as acne | | | | |
| vulgaris, usually found on women with oily | | | | Fight acne on your back by making sure you |
| skin. Acne occurs most often during puberty, | | | | scrub your back with a loofah or rough cloth |
| because hormonal changes cause a greater | | | | while showering, after applying soap. Giving |
| secretion of sebum or oil. The oil blocks the | | | | your bath a one minute scrub everyday will |
| pores, causing acne. Almost every woman will | | | | work wonders. If you exercise, take a shower |
| experience a few acne pimples at some point | | | | after your workout. Don't wait too long, or |
| in her life. | | | | the sweat will dry up and clog pores, only |
| | | | aggravating the acne. Apply benzoyl peroxide |
| There are various other factors that could | | | | on your back as well. |
| cause acne. | | | | |
| | | | Benzoyl peroxide is drying, so if your face |
| * Pores clogged by dirt or pollution. | | | | or back feels very dry, realize that this is |
| | | | normal. Once your face is clean, you can |
| * An undue amount of stress. | | | | reduce the amount of cream you apply, and |
| | | | your skin will gradually return to normal. |
| * Hormonal changes caused by menstruation. | | | | |
| | | | Other Treatment Options |
| * Too many soft drinks and too much fried | | | | |
| food or chocolates. | | | | Antibiotics: Acne can usually be treated by |
| | | | antibiotics. Some antibiotics for acne are |
| * Do your parents have a pimple problem? | | | | very strong, and have severe side effects. |
| Genes could be a factor. | | | | The hair may start falling, or the woman may |
| | | | even experience difficulty during childbirth. |
| * Some forms of medication. | | | | Never, ever take any acne medication that has |
| | | | been prescribed for another person. |
| * Dandruff or a greasy scalp. Certain types | | | | |
| of products you use in your hair could also | | | | The pill: Some birth control pills can also |
| irritate your skin, causing acne. | | | | help treat acne. This is because the hormones |
| | | | in the pill can stabilize the hormones that |
| While acne is commonly seen at adolescence, | | | | are causing the oily sebum, which causes |
| many women get it during pregnancy as well, | | | | acne. |
| again due to hormonal changes. However, a few | | | | |
| months after delivery the acne subsides as | | | | Lazer: Lazer treatments are also effective in |
| the hormone levels normalize. Surprising as | | | | treating acne, but this is an expensive |
| it may sound, many women get acne for the | | | | option. However, acne medication could also |
| first time in their mid-thirties or forties! | | | | make a rather large hole in your pocket as |
| This type of acne is called acne rosacea. | | | | well! |
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| Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment | | | | Irritation: Avoid any form of irritation to |
| | | | your skin. Don't pick at it or touch it too |
| The next time you pick up a face wash or | | | | much, avoid scrubbing it with a harsh cloth, |
| pimple cure cream read the list of | | | | keep hair away from your face and never use |
| ingredients to find out if it contains | | | | substandard makeup. |
| benzoyl peroxide, very effective for fighting | | | | |