AcneDay » new acne treatments http://www.acneday.com Acne, Acne Types, and Acne Treatment Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:56:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Acne can be caused by an excess of androgen hormones http://www.acneday.com/2011/01/acne-can-be-caused-by-an-excess-of-androgen-hormones/ http://www.acneday.com/2011/01/acne-can-be-caused-by-an-excess-of-androgen-hormones/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2011 03:46:37 +0000 admin http://www.acneday.com/?p=165 If you have been bothered by acne and many over-the-counter medications have failed to help. Seek professional help. In some women, acne can be caused by an excess of androgen (male) hormones. Not every acne sufferer falls into this category. But there are some signs that yours could be the case. One of them is that if you notice excessive growth of hair on your face or body. Another one is irregular menstrual cycles. Although many women have irregular menstrual cycles, not all suffer from acne. So if you notice both, you could have an excess of androgen hormones.

Once you talk to your doctor, he or she might prescribe medicine to help. There are three possibilities: birth control pills, low-dose corticosteroid drugs, or antiandrogen drugs such as spironolactone. Medications do wonders but there could be side effects such as irregular menstruation, tender breasts, headaches, and fatigue.

Source: NIAMS

]]> http://www.acneday.com/2011/01/acne-can-be-caused-by-an-excess-of-androgen-hormones/feed/ 0 Things you can do everyday to make sure your skin is less prone to flare ups http://www.acneday.com/2009/08/things-you-can-do-everyday-to-make-sure-your-skin-is-less-prone-to-flare-ups/ http://www.acneday.com/2009/08/things-you-can-do-everyday-to-make-sure-your-skin-is-less-prone-to-flare-ups/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:54:29 +0000 admin http://www.acneday.com/?p=88 Dealing with acne can be embarrassing at any age. Luckily, there are a number of things you can do everyday to fight acne:

1. Exercise – Exercises lower your stress level. Excessive stress can lead to acne flareups.

2. Cosmetics – Use oil free cosmetics. Oily lotions can cause pore-clogging and skin irritation.

3. Diet – A healthy diet reduces the chance of acne and helps the treatment of acne.

4. Good hygiene – Do not over washing your face which can cause dryness and skin irritation.

5. Shaving – Shaving for both men and women is a good way of exfoliating or removing dead skin to prevent acne due to clogged pores.

]]> http://www.acneday.com/2009/08/things-you-can-do-everyday-to-make-sure-your-skin-is-less-prone-to-flare-ups/feed/ 0 I never had acne in my life http://www.acneday.com/2009/08/i-never-had-acne-in-my-life/ http://www.acneday.com/2009/08/i-never-had-acne-in-my-life/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:02:45 +0000 admin http://www.acneday.com/?p=84 I will say this first, I never had acne in my life. Before my daughter was born, for some odd reason, I became a teenager again. I always had clear skin and it was very upsetting to me to have such blemishes on my face. I tried astringents, changing make up, no make up, creams you name it and nothing worked.

I even tried herbal supplements. The ONLY thing that worked for me was ProActive! ProActive changed my skin, the 3 step program everyday is a little tedious, but the outcome is amazing. The pictures they show you on tv are true! I still use the facial cleanser and the blemish cream and what a difference its made. I feel good again and I feel like myself again.

You start with a clean face using a regular soap. Then, wash your face with the face wash, its gritty and feels great. Pat your face dry and then apply the astringent. After that dries, apply the blemish cream and then you may also add your own facial moisterizer, which I always did. The results are amazing. I’m a beliver in ProActive and would recommend this product and do recommend this product to everyone!

]]> http://www.acneday.com/2009/08/i-never-had-acne-in-my-life/feed/ 0 New Treatments for Acne http://www.acneday.com/2009/04/new-treatments-for-acne/ http://www.acneday.com/2009/04/new-treatments-for-acne/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:10:40 +0000 admin http://www.acneday.com/?p=46 Medical researchers are working on new drugs to treat acne, particularly topical antibiotics to replace some of those in current use. As with many other types of bacterial infections, doctors are finding that, over time, the bacteria that are associated with acne are becoming resistant to treatment with certain antibiotics, though it is not clear how significant a problem this resistance represents.

Scientists are also trying to better understand the mechanisms involved in acne so that they can develop new treatments that work on those mechanisms. For example, one group of NIAMS-supported researchers is studying the mechanisms that regulate sebum production in order to identify ways to effectively reduce its production without the side effects of current medicines. Another group is trying to understand how P. acnes activates the immune system in order to identify possible immunologic interventions. Other areas of research involve examining the effects of isotretinoin on an area of the brain that might lead to depression and developing a laser system to treat acne and acne-related scars without damaging the outer layers of the skin.

Researchers in Germany, funded by German institutions, have taken P. acnes and identified its genetic information (genome). This information may help researchers develop new treatments to target the bacteria.

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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