Hidden Dangers of Acne

November 7, 2008

If you have never had much of an acne problem you would probably never think if it as anything dangerous, and with the majority of incidences you might be right. For some unfortunate people though acne can leave both physical and mental scars.

One of the main physical dangers is that of secondary infection, providing a threat of severe permanent scars and crater like pits or pock-marks. Even worse can be the psychological scars that such scars might bring with it. Increasing self-awareness can create confidence problems very quickly. Happy and confident extroverts can become morose introverts as they struggle to come to terms with the physical damage left behind by acne.

If acne is a worry to you there is a good BUPA synopsis of the problem here

 

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What Causes Acne?

November 4, 2008

So picture the scene. You’re just about to go to a long anticipated party. All your mates will be there and you’re hoping to see a certain someone who you might just have taken a liking to. Cue outbreak. It’s almost like they know. But why does it happen.

Although more common at the age of adolescence, acne is a problem faced by people of all ages. It’s also just as much a problem for girls as it it for boys - the difference being that girls tend to get them slightly earlier. A big reason for getting spots in your teens is due to the massive increase in hormone production, as well as effects of notoriously poor diets consumed by teenagers.

Acne within adults tends to signify internal toxicity which can be attributable to a number of factors, such as constipation, candida or food intolerances.

Although there are many facial washes and scrubs out there to help you deal with acne, usually the most effective acne remedies treat the problem from within - helping your liver to deal with toxins at source.