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The cause (s) of acne is still under debate.
Pimples develop through a very complex process and the pore is blocked when it collapses unto itself.
Since the cause of acne is not fully understood, skin care manufacturers must work half in the dark to find effective acne care treatments.

Some ideas about what causes acne include such things as, hormones, diet, genetics, vitamin deficiency and stress.

Acne affects young and old, teens, men and women of all races.
The outbreaks are painful, annoying and embarrassing.

Teen acne:

Eating lots of chocolate, other sweets or greasy foods does not cause acne.

Poor hygiene does not of itself cause acne.

Although it sometimes seems that boys get acne in a greater proportion that girls do, this situation is reversed when girls get into their 20’s t0 40′S.

Adult acne:

Adult acne affects 25% of adult males and 50% of adult women at some time in their adult lives.

Although the causes of acne in teens or adults, is largely unknown, in adults acne is often attributed to hormonal imbalances.

Get your hormones checked to see if this could be a reason for your acne outbreaks or flare- ups.

Overall the best acne treatments for teens and adults is very much the same.
Follow some general guidelines for keeping the skin clean and find and use acne skin care products and treatments that work for you.

What to do:

Get a dermatologist advice and follow it.

Some things you can do that will help prevent breakouts and handle them when they do happen.

Don’t over-scrub your skin as this can leave the skin dry which will encourage it to produce more oil and clog more pores.

Don’t use alcohol base products, as these will cause the same condition as the drying out of skin above.

Take a shower immediately after exercise or any kind of activity that causes sweating, as this causes the body to heat up and perspiration can encourage bacteria to form on the skin leading to more acne break-outs.
If you can’t shower immediately after exercise use a medicated pad or a clean towel to wipe yourself down as gently and thoroughly as you can.
Remember rough scrubbing isn’t going to make you any cleaner and this may actually irritate existing acne scars and encourage new skin breakouts.
There are acne treatments and products that help to relieve and control this prevalent skin condition.

But as with all treatments, not every product will work universally.
Fortunately, there are almost as many acne skin care products as there are acne sufferers.
You will surely find one that helps with your acne condition.

Above all do not let acne and acne scars inhibit or restrict your enjoyment of your life.
Find acne treatments that work for you and put your best self forward, everyday!

While not all acne treatments work for everyone, here is a line of very effective, natural ingredients and affordable acne skin care products that have been rated very highly by its many users.
http://www.freewebs.com/herbalhealthyskin/zenmed.html

Acne is a common skin problem affecting people from young teenagers to adults. It is, in fact, a bacteria (propionibacterium acnes) that grows in a follicle. Consequently, any product that can kill the bacteria will be effective. (More on this later)

Characteristics of acne include red lesions that may have a yellowish “head” known as whiteheads. Other common types may also include blackheads, papules and pustules. It can appear all over the body and is very common on the back, chest, shoulders and the buttocks. Irritation of the skin can make acne worse so it’s best not to scratch the area of your body where the acne is present. Additionally, other irritants such as tight fitting clothing, and accessories that may aggravate your skin may contribute to a worsening of your acne.

There are many different cures and applications that can ease the problem and for mild cases, the use of an over the counter product that includes benzoyl peroxide will certainly do the job on mild cases. However, for more serious cases you will need to use as much as it takes in order to rid your skin of the problem. Benzoyl peroxide actually kills the bacteria and this is the reason why it is such an effective product. Another plus for this product is that your skin will not develop a tolerance for it, unlike some other antibiotic products. A word of caution though - a low percentage of people are allergic to benzoyl peroxide, so before using it, just test a small area of your skin just in case. It can also bleach clothing so avoid contact with your clothes.

Tip: A 2.5% cream will work just as well as a 10% solution which can also cause over drying of your skin.

Cleansing

It is very important to understand that treating acne starts with very gentle and non invasive cleansing of the area affected. Harsh scrubbing will only serve to irritate the area and cause more acne problems for you. Look for a cleanser that doesn’t overly dry out your skin. For your face avoid using soap.

Moisturising

To avoid overly drying out your skin, particularly on your face, you must moisturize every day. This will keep your skin in good order and will combat the initial drying and reddening of your skin from the use of benzoyl peroxide. A moisturizer that has a low dose of lactic acid in it will be useful to stopping the flakiness that can occur with overly dry skin.

Tip: If you happen to have a very severe case of acne then you should make an appointment to see a dermatologist. They can set you up on a program designed to treat your condition.

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Greg Culver is the web owner of http://www.acnetreatmenthome.com a site dedicated to providing information, resources and artiles offering real solutions to acne sufferers.