March 21, 2012
People who suffer from active acne often dream of the day that they will find an effective treatment to combat their skin condition. Unfortunately, when that day comes, it can often be a disappointment.
Where once there were inflamed and infected spots, acne scarring is often left behind. Although the scarring is not as red and [...]
March 13, 2012
Papules are those small red bumps that can appear on the skin. The redness is caused by inflammation, which can also make the spot feel tender or painful.
Pustules tend to be bigger than papules, but they, too are red and inflamed and also fill with pus as the spot develops.
Nodules form deeper underneath the skin, [...]
March 12, 2012
Acne is the term given to the skin condition characterised by the appearance of whiteheads, blackheads and other types of spots. Active acne can affect the face, chest and back and can have serious implications for an individual’s confidence as well as being painful and uncomfortable.
As with any medical condition, people can suffer from acne [...]
March 12, 2012
Wouldn’t it be great to have a miracle cure for acne? Active acne can be a terrible affliction, appearing during the teen years or later; it can prove to be difficult to eradicate and can have serious consequences for a sufferer’s self-esteem. Depression has been linked to active acne, demonstrating just how devastating it can [...]
March 11, 2012
When you suffer from active acne and oily skin, it can be tempting to go for those cleansers that make promises about reducing excess sebum and deep-cleaning blocked pores. Unfortunately, many of the products that are designed to tackle acne are simply too harsh for the skin.
They can strip the skin of its natural moisture [...]
March 11, 2012
Recent statistics appear to show that around half of all adult women will suffer from the skin condition active acne at some stage in their adult lives. There also seems to be an increasing number of women who develop acne later on in life, from their twenties, thirties and even forties. This is surprising, as [...]
March 4, 2012
Acne is caused by a combination of factors: the ineffective shedding of dead skin cells, excessive production of sebum and the proliferation of bacteria on the surface of the skin and inside the pores.
Different people respond in different ways to acne treatments, which can add to the frustration of the skin condition. There are also [...]
March 1, 2012
Unfortunately, many of the conventional acne skincare products, particularly those aimed at teenagers, can exacerbate the problem of active acne rather than helping to clear it up.
Many of these products are astringent and contain chemicals or ingredients that are simply too harsh for the skin. Using them regularly can affect the skin in two ways:
• As [...]
March 1, 2012
It is well known that picking or squeezing spots should be avoided, and yet it is probably something that many people who suffer from active acne have done frequently and then regretted!
Unfortunately, not only does squeezing or picking your blemishes increase the likelihood that they will get worse rather than heal, but it also makes [...]
February 28, 2012
Acne can be a distressing skin condition that leaves those affected with red, inflamed, sore skin and diminished self-confidence. But what are the causes of acne?
• We tend to associate active acne with adolescence, which is generally when it makes its first appearance. It is caused by the changes in hormone levels that occur at this [...]
