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Are You
in Need of Acne Relief?
Acne is a problem that affects not just
teenagers but adults also. If you are in
need of relief, there are a multitude of
products, remedies, potions, etc. on the
market help you. The first trip should be
to your local boxmart (Wal-Mart, Target,
etc) or local grocer. Why? Each of these
locations typically has a licensed
pharmacist on staff. They usually, key on
the word usually, are more than willing to
help you identify products that work well
vs. those that do not. If the pharmacist at
one location is not helpful, try another.
You can do this from you own home via the
phone. No need to drive all over the
place. Another solution to check out are so
called natural remedies. These “natural”
remedies are usually natural items such as
everyday foods, plants, chemicals, etc. The
claim is that certain combinations of these
ingredients act in such a way that the
effect will reduce acne.
Before you run off and do these items, there are
other things you should check into. Although
doctors and scientists cannot say for sure what
exactly causes acne, there are several things
that are at the top of the list of suspects.
Medications - Many believe that Acne can be a
side effect of some drugs, including
barbiturates, seizure medication and steroids.
Interestingly enough some believe that birth
control pills cause acne while others prescribe
birth-control as a medication for acne.
Chocolate – Many now believe that chocolate
cannot cause acne outbreaks. Still, there are
those who are staunch believers that chocolate
causes outbreaks. The debate rages on.
Stress – While stress may not be a cause of
acne, many people believe that stress can
aggravate acne. Exercise is a great way to
relieve stress.
Washing your face too often – While acne
sufferers should keep their face clean, too much
washing or harsh scrubbing will actually
aggravate the skin causing acne to occur
Using greasy skin care products and oily
cosmetics. Acne occurs when the pores become
plugged up. Therefore, one can assume that any
product that covers up the face in anyway may
block the pores and the natural release of sebum
may help cause acne flare-ups.
Environmental Irritants – Think of it,
pollution is an unnatural containment. Being in
a high pollution area can cause several
reactions in the body, including acne. It is
also thought that high humidity can cause acne
outbreaks. High humidity can cause the skin to
swell thereby blocking those pores.
Your Diet – Your diet, (what you eat) can have
significant impact on acne outbreaks. Excessive
dairy products, fatty foods, etc. are thought to
have an impact on acne breakouts as well as a
lack of zinc in your diet. Zinc supplements are
often prescribed to treat acne.
As always, each person is different. You may
have noticed that certain foods seem to have
more of an impact on your acne than others. If
you are unsure, pay closer attention to your
diet and keep track of your acne outbreaks.
Of course, you should always consult with your
dermatologist/doctor.
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