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Plastic surgery solutions for acne scars
04.22.06 (1:39 am)   [edit]

As acne heals , it is very normal to find scars in the form of red marks. But it is not a big thing to worry as I said it is very normal. But if we are looking for a cure immediately then the best way that we can find is Plastic Surgery.

Before going for a plastic surgery for acne scars please understand that acne scars typically fade over time. Some take few weeks while some upto twelve months. Whatever the reasons for stressing on immediate results, you need to be very careful in knowing what you are getting into.

Laser resurfacing is a new type of treatment for acne scars that is slowly gaining popularity. The specialty about this treatment is that it can be done on the entire face or on specific regions. Though this surgery is done in conjunction with other cosmetic surgeries, this can also be done separately.

But not every one is an ideal person to undergo this kind of treatment. The lasers and creams used cause irritation on few people. So you need to find a very good surgeon for this treatment.

Also very popular way of treating acne scars is dermabrasion. The irregularities in surface edges of the skin pores are surgically scraped to make them smooth.

Both the above-mentioned treatments need time and test patience of the patient. And treatments do not offer 100% guarantee treatments.

So before you decide to get a plastic surgery done (don’t get confused with the term PLASTIC, the real plastic has nothing to do with surgery), gauge your situations – physical, mental and financial.

 
Pimple or cyst in my nose
04.20.06 (3:36 am)   [edit]

Every six out of ten people have problems with pimples . However there are only few who happen to get pimples inside the nose.

It starts off as a small irritation in the nose. The small irritation gradually increases in the pain felt. Or sometimes, it can be found only when one is cleaning ones nose. Actually it doesn’t matter how to find if a pimple inside the nose exists. But one has to note that the same rules that apply to treat normal pimples on the skin apply for its treatment too. The same rules apply for the treating.

Though anybody can explain how acne grows, no one exactly knows why acne grows. Because it is known how it grows, it is possible to avoid the growth of the pimples, whether on the normal skin or INSIDE the nose.

The first thing that any pimple tempts you to do is to POP it. Now few think popping is fine as long as it is done safely. Some say it causes scars, which is what we call CYSTS. Both of which are not proved yet. But any body can be tempted to POP the pimple inside the nose because no one can see if there is a scar.

But I say DON’T pop it up. It will be irritating, but popping it inside the nose, create more irritation inside the nose. Of course the fact that there are hair inside your nose, makes it more risky as the bacteria can settle down, no matter how clean you keep it.

The best solution for treating this is taking balanced diet. Avoid coffee, chocolates and excess oils. And take food containing Vitamin B. It will help. And be patient. That’s how you can decrease your chances of growing cysts in your nose.

And as soon as you realize the pimple is gone, make sure you use safe and clean scissors to cut the hair in your nostrils. There is too much of it there.

 
Six Step Treatment for Acne
04.19.06 (12:15 am)   [edit]

Do you want to know about simple six-step treatment that keeps you away from acne infections?

Here are the six steps for effective treatment of acne. Follow these six steps to keep your skin healthy and acne-free.

Step 1 - Cleanse

The first and foremost step in any skin care regimen is cleaning your skin. It is not only important but also essential for healthy skin. A good cleanser will remove make-up, oil build up, dirt and other debris from skin surface. Thus it prepares skin for other acne fighting treatments. Medicated cleansers are good for acne prone skin.

Step 2 - Tone

Use a soothing, refreshing, pH balanced toner to gently prepare your skin for moisturization without stripping its essential oils. It attracts and retains moisture in the skin. A good toner includes soothing rosemary, aloe, althea, chamomile, and cucumber. It completes the cleansing process by preparing skin for further treatment.

Step 3 - Treat

Treat your specific skin care concerns to visibly improve the skin quality. Also try to diminish the visible signs of aging with better treatment formulas.

Step 4 - Moisturize

Moisturizer cleanses the skin, unclogs pores and prevents the appearance of blemishes such as blackheads and whiteheads, which can cause acne. It can help the persons with even the most sensitive skin to maintain acne-free skin. Moisturizers contain essential oils that, instead of making your skin look greasy, actually enhance the epidermal surface and make it look even and natural. It increases oxygen supply to the tissues and facilitates the skin’s biochemical processes and reactions.

Step 5 - Replenish

Use serum to make breakouts from oily skin a distant memory. A good serum contains oil reducing and repair stimulating ingredients. It helps control breakouts and diminishes the appearance of scarring. It stimulates cell turnover and collagen production. It restructures and conditions while improving the skin's natural ability to retain moisture.

Step 6 - Protect

Always wear sunscreen when you go outdoors. Prolonged exposure to sun actually promotes comedones and sun damage. Some kinds of acne medication make skin more sensitive to the sun. So sunscreen is more important. It protects you from environmental damage. When selecting a sunscreen, look for products that are oil-free and have a protection factor of at least SPF 15 for both UVA and UVB rays.

 
Is blemish control good for pimples?
04.18.06 (1:55 am)   [edit]

There some typical solutions that anyone offers to cure or treat pimples. But there is no particular medication for treating the blemishes. And rather than discuss whether controlling blemishes is good or not, I would say about the ingredients and talk about the procedures to use them are good or not.

Ultimately fighting blemishes comes down to find the correct combination that helps rather than creates new problems.

The most widely used ingredient in blemish control products is benzoyl peroxide.

There has been exhaustive research that concludes that it is good for skin as it penetrates deep into the skin. It is found that it kills the bacteria in the skin pores without causing too much off irritation.

But research shows that benzoyl peroxide dries the skin excessively, and disturbs the skin’s moisture balance.

So it makes sense to control the excessive usage of benzoyl peroxide, because it is not necessary to dry out the skin to control blemishes.

Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) & Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) are used to exfoliate the skin. But in many cases BHA is preferred to AHA. But BHA can also cause irritation as it cuts down into the pore, fighting against the bacteria. So for them AHA would serve better. Or if even that is irritating, they can use a topical scrub. It all depend know your skin better.

The dermatologists prefer using Retinoids these days. These help in giving a better shape to the pores. It can be used in excess to exfoliating the skins. But one has to be careful not to use retinoids like Retin–A with benzoyl peroxide. This could actually result in a disaster.

I would suggest you to take your dermatologists suggestion to fight blemishes if you think you don’t know your skin. Controlling Blemishes is definitely good for pimples. Because the cleaner your skin pores are, the lesser pimples that you’ll have. However, there is no one reason found why pimples occur.

 
Septra & Acne
04.04.06 (4:16 am)   [edit]

If you have severe acne, including painful lumps, or if your skin does not respond to topical medications, the best option is using oral antibiotics. If you have severe back acne, which is hard to treat with topical products oral antibiotics are very useful.

Septra, also known as sulfamethoxazole trimethoprim generically, is one such oral antibiotic, which can treat even the more severe grades of acne. It takes up to 6-8 weeks to see the full benefit of Septra. But you cannot see its benefits if you stop using it. Anyone using Septra should avoid excess sun exposure.

There is a myth that Septra may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. But, recently a large well designed study has shown that Septra do not decrease the effectiveness of the birth control pill if the two medications are given at the same time. However, using a backup method can eliminate any concern and has its own benefits. It is advisable to discuss it further with your doctor if you have any doubts.

The sulfamethoxazole component of Septra is a sulfur-containing drug. Though it causes fewer side effects than the other sulfa drugs, its side effects should also be respected. The most common significant adverse effects are allergic skin reactions. But sometimes they may become quite severe. So, it’s better to discontinue Septra at the first sign of a skin rash.

 
04.01.06 (5:44 am)   [edit]
Does sucralose cause acne?

Now a days, Splenda is added to hundreds of foods and beverages sold in the United States and abroad. It is the brand name for the non-nutritive sweetener sucralose. There are no long-term studies done to show how sucralose reacts in the human body. Despite this lack of research, sucralose is added in many products which claim to be healthy. People think that they are somehow better than those with sugar. But the fact is that no one knows what the long-term effects of sucralose on acne.

People buy it thinking - it is FDA-approved and so it must be safe. But one can see many products approved by FDA turned out to be unfit for human use.

It is commonly thought that sucralose passes through the body unabsorbed. According to FDA tests, 11 percent to 27 percent of sucralose is absorbed by humans. Tests by the Japanese Food Sanitation Council show that up to 40 percent may actually be absorbed.

But, Splenda Web site says like this:

“Studies have shown that about 15% of ingested sucralose is passively absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. The small amount of sucralose that is absorbed is distributed to essentially all tissues.”

Sucralose has been the subject of only fewer scientific studies than any other non-nutritive sweetener. Splenda site states that Splenda does not cause any side effects. But some people experienced acne or acne-like rash. This symptom might indeed have other contributing causes. But most people stated that acne began around the same time they started using Splenda. And then subsequently disappeared when it was removed from their diet. If you also find yourself experiencing acne its better to remove Splenda from your diet.