Acne Solution

• Keratosis pilaris - a very common genetic follicular disease that is manifested by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin and hence colloquially referred to as chicken skin. Often confused with acne.
• Acne caused by - excessive secretion of oils from the glands combines with naturally occurring dead skin cells to block the hair follicles. Oil secretions build up beneath the blocked pore, providing an ideal environment for the skin bacteria 'Propionibacterium acnes' to multiply uncontrolled, causing skin inflammation and producing the visible lesion (pimple).
• Factors linked to acne - hormonal activity, overactive sebaceous glands, stress, accumulations of dead skin cells, bacteria, skin irritation, steroids, exposure to certain chemicals, and more.

Million of people suffer from acne breakouts young and old. If your doctor has you on topical or oral treatment and it is not working try other ways to cure the breakouts.

For example: Topical retinoids (Retin-A, Differin and Tazorac, for example)are helpful for mild to severe acne especially when they are used early on combining with hormonal antibiotics,or benzoyl peroxide treatments. When you discontinue the antibiotics you can maintain clear skin with retinoids. Another way to treat your acne is with laser light. The doctor applies a chemical called aminole-v-vulinic acid and then exposed to a sunlump called Clearlight. You need two to four treatments to kill bacteria and keep skin clear for 5 months or up to 2 years.

Over the counter products aren't strong enough to treat severe acne. Try using a product with 10% benzoyl peroxide plus another product with 2% percent salicylic acid. Keep a daily routine faithfully and if your skin doesn't improve see your dermatologist.

Mina Dimakis-Lev http://www.BeautyImagebyMina.com