What You Should Know About Acne
Amber Lowery
There are many different types of acne and with that
come many theories, myths, and treatments. The exact cause of acne
remains a mystery. Why some pores are affected by acne and others
aren't, is not known.
Each case of acne is as complex as the individual
battling it and a treatment that works on one person's acne may not
work on yours. Acne obviously has physical effects but it can also
have psychological effects, especially in teens.
Most teenagers already feel awkward and different,
add acne to the equation and they are identifiably different. Most
teenagers with acne tend to have lower self esteem, than their peers
with clear skin, and are not involved in as many activities.
Adult acne is on the rise and can also be very difficult
to deal with. Due to the changes that our skin goes through as we
mature, scarring is often worse in adults with acne than in teens
with acne.
Adults with acne are also less likely than teens to
seek treatment for their acne, leaving them to suffer alone. Whether
you are an adult with acne or a teenager with acne, your acne probably
falls into one of a two main categories, inflammatory acne or non-inflammatory
acne.
If you have blackheads or whiteheads, or both, then
you have non-inflammatory acne. Inflammatory acne can be a little
harder to identify. Inflammatory acne is characterized by papules,
pustules, and in more serious cases, nodules or cysts.
Once you have determined which category your acne
falls into, you can explore the treatment options for your acne. Keep
in mind that even if you have tried several different acne treatments
to no avail, there is always something else to try for your acne.
There are new acne treatments coming up left and right
and the next new acne treatment might be the one that goes directly
to work attacking your acne and leaving you with the clear skin you've
longed for.
About The Author: Amber Lowery is an online publisher
and is responsible for maintaining a large network of health and beauty
related sites. For more information on Acne, visit: http://www.acnehelp.info
- the Acne Resource Portal. Comparisions of Acne treatments can be
found here: http://www.acne-cure.us
