Dealing With Arm Acne
June 9th, 2008 | Posted by | Category: Acne Control, Acne Skin Care | Tags: acne, acne skin care, acne treatments, arm acne | No Comments
Arm acne is something that is hard to cover up and can be very embarrassing for many people. This is common in teenagers and adults and as common as face acne. Acne on the arms, mostly upper arms, is very common in this day in age.
A few causes of arm acne are from tight fitting clothes and excessive sweating. If you play sports and sweat a lot, then it is likely you have arm acne. Don’t worry – there are ways to get rid of this. It’s not so much different from getting rid of face acne.
There are many full body acne products that you can buy. Washing with these everyday can show a decrease in the amount of acne on your body, including your arms. The most popular is salicylic products. You can buy this in body lotion. Also try using benzoyl peroxide face wash on your arms. This clears up acne within a small amount of time and helps keep it from coming back if used regularly. Try an apricot scrub.
There are also lotions and creams that can provide good removal of acne. The most commonly used would be an ointment with benzyl peroxide as the main ingredient. Another alternative lotion would be Amlactin. Another recommendation would be to use a loofa sponge when showering and bathing. It helps reduce irritation and redness.
Something new to help get rid of acne would be to try warm olive oil. Massage the oil into the affected area on your arm for five minutes and cover it with a bandage. You can leave it over night if you wish, or just a couple hours. The best time of day to do this would be at night before going to bed and after getting out of the shower. The next morning wash it off and apply a lotion to it to keep it moistened because it’s very important for it not to dry out.
Another way to help prevent the acne is lemon juice. You can mix the lemon juice with some sugar to make a light paste. Rub this on your arm for about 10 minutes or so and then rinse it off. The best way to get rid of acne is going to be to not wear real tight fitting clothes and to exfoliate your skin very well.
There are many body scrubs and lotions that are available for your use.
There are many treatments options available without going to the dermatologist so try those first to save yourself money. It is very important to remember that if these things and other things do not work to get rid of your acne, you need to consult your dermatologist. Your condition may be worse than what you thought or it could be something else that is not acne. There are many different alternatives that a dermatologist can prescribe to you that can be very helpful such as prescription lotions and antibiotics or laser if it needs to come to that.
Pimple Cream
March 19th, 2008 | Posted by | Category: Acne Control, Acne Skin Care, Skin Care Product Reviews, pimples | Tags: Acne Control, acne control cream, acne cream, pimple cream | No Comments
Pimple creams can be great for those hard to get spots that just linger under your skin, ready to strike. It’s really important to consider different products before going for the purchase and some important things to know about your skin. If your skin is oily, try looking in the gel category. There’s no reason to gunk up oily skin with another oil based cream. Likewise, if you have dry skin, try going for a cream since gels can further dry up your skin.
Do you want this product to do preventative work or do you want it to remove a blemish that is already there? This is a an important question to consider. If you use a product that is meant for removing blemishes for preventative care, you could end up irritating your skin or further harming it. Look at the label and check what goal product is intended for.
If you have sensitive skin, you may want to consider gentler creams. Extra strength creams may irritate the skin of those with sensitive skin, which can really make your skin look worse. If your skin can pretty much put up with anything, go for a stronger method.
If after your find the product that works best for your skin, you aren’t satisfied with the results you may want to make an appointment with a dermatologist. He/she can find the best combination of treatments for you which may include exercise and better eating habits. He/she may also prescribe you medication and may even include pimple cream in your beauty care. It’s best to consider all methods when taking care of acne treatment and to keep an open mind. Acne can be stubborn and you’d be surprised what lengths some people go to remove their acne.
Popping Pimples
March 19th, 2008 | Posted by | Category: Acne Causes, Acne Control, Acne Skin Care, Acne Tips, pimples | Tags: acne skin care, pimple popping, popping pimples | No Comments
Most magazines have said to keep hands away when it comes to popping pimples, but most acne sufferers know that it can be one of the best ways to quickly get rid of some of those pimples. Pimple popping must be taken on a pimple by pimple basis. The pimple needs to be “ready.” If the pimple is one of those red spots, lingering deep beneath the skin, leave it alone. A pimple where puss can be seen and appears to be close to the skin should be the only pimple considered popping.
A great way to bring one of those red spots to a head it to dab a little rubbing alcohol on it. In about a day or so, that pimple will have been brought to a head with puss in sight, perfect for popping.
Wash your hands and face with Noxzema before starting, not washing with something good could actually make the pimple worse. Instead of squeezing, try using a sanitized needle to gently poke a hole on the head of the pimple. This can leave a drainage area for the puss. If the pimple is squeezed, the puss could be pushed further down under the skin to lurk. Acne sufferers worst fear, the lurker, can even turn into scars over time.
There are many commercial methods out there for popping pimples and other blemishes. Cosmetic tape, syringes, and extractors have all been on the list for years. Many of these methods don’t actually work, but for those where popping and other acne treatments don’t work, feel free to give it a shot. Just remember that there are many treatment methods out there and pimple popping should be used as a last resort. Medications, either topical or oral, should be considered foremost in any sort of acne treatment method.
Acne Pimple Natural Treatments
March 18th, 2008 | Posted by | Category: Acne Control, Acne Natural Treatments, Acne Skin Care, Acne Tips, Skin Care Tips | Tags: Acne Natural Treatments, acne pimple natural treatments, acne treatments, natural acne treatments | No Comments
There are many ways to take treat acne pimples and some of the best ways can
be found in natural oils and vitamins that can be found at the local drug
store. The benefits of using natural methods to treat acne are that the side
effects are greatly reduced and it costs a lot less than name brand
treatments.
Tea Tree Oil is a favorite from Australia. It is great for pimples because
it contains a substance called “Terpenes” which will kill off the bacteria.
Aloe Vera is great for those who like to use multiple methods to treat acne.
It can be used externally an an anti-inflammatory and similar to Tea Tree
Oil, it’s a soothing anti-bacteria. Aloe Vera can also be used internally,
detoxing your body, which also helps clear up acne. For those with painful
pimples, Aloe Vera is a good choice; Aloe is really soothing on the skin, so
it can treat the pimple itself and the pain that some pimples can cause.
The usage of vitamins as an acne pimple treatment has become increasingly
popular with the amount of research that has been done in recent years on
acne. Vitamin E, for example, is a natural anti-oxidant which helps counter
acne and beautify skin. It’s also great for minimizing scars. Other Vitamins
play a role in clearing up acne and giving skin that natural glow. Taking a
multi-vitamin is one of the best ways to take care of the “vitamin-side” of
natural treatments. A multi-vitamin containing both A and Zinc is a good
choice as Vitamin A contains promotes healthy skin and Zinc helps repair
skin. Vitamin E is not contained in most multi-vitamins since it is an oil,
which adds to the bonus: After breaking open the gel capsule, it can be
applied directly onto the skin.
Read more about acne causes to find out how you can keep them from occurring on your skin.
Penis Pimples
March 5th, 2008 | Posted by | Category: Acne Causes, Acne Control, Acne Skin Care, Acne Tips | Tags: genital acne, penis pimples, pimples | 1 Comment
Pimples can occur anywhere where sebaceous glands are located. A pimple,
which is the blockage and inflammation of a sebaceous gland, can even occur
on the penis. The scrotum is an area that is particularly prone to pimples
as well as the lower part of the penis shaft. The number of pimples that
occur on the penis can range from just one to many and can sometimes occur
in rows.
The pimples also tend to become more visible when the penis is erect. Also,
as with any pimple, if the penis pimples are squeezed, white puss should
come out.
Pimples on the penis can cause any male to worry about having an STD. If it
looks like a pimple and puss comes out upon squeezing it, it is likely a
pimple. However, if there is still worry as to whether or not it is a
sexually transmitted disease, it is a good choice to make a visit to the
doctor to clear the mind of this matter.
Be wary of using facial treatments on the genital region. Some acne
treatments are not meant to be applied to the penis and could end up at the
doctor’s office with even more embarrassment. Make sure to check the label
of any acne treatment to be sure it’s safe to use down there. The skin on
the penis is very delicate and some of those “refreshing” and “minty cool”
acne washes should only be applied on the face or back.
Acne can ruin a day on the face and really make someone wince for a while
when it’s in the genital region. Try a natural acne pimple treatment method
on those areas where the more delicate skin is and remember to visit your
doctor if anything down there starts to worry you.
Acne Myths- Don’t Believe Everything You Read
January 22nd, 2008 | Posted by | Category: Acne Causes, Acne Control, Acne Skin Care, Acne Tips | Tags: acne, Acne Control, acne myths, Acne Tips, skin care, Skin Care Tips | No Comments
This is a review of several acne myths. People believe old wives tales and other nonsense when it comes to the causes, prevention, and treatment of breakouts. I just wanted to take a moment and tell you what is true and what isn’t. We will start with what isn’t true.
Ever heard that stress causes acne? Well, that is not true. Stress, however, will change your hormone levels in your body and that may promote acne.
Sex and masturbation causes acne. Also not true. This old wives tale was created to scare teens into not having premarital sex. We all know how well that went over.
Washing your face a lot will help clear up acne. Not true at all. Pimples on the face are not caused by dirt. Pores do not get blocked from the outside, it happens from within. The pores walls close in on one another. Washing your face may actually irritate your skin and cause more acne.
The sun will help you clear up your acne. The sun may cause your skin to redden for a short period of time. Then your reddened skin will blend in with the irritated acne, but this is only a short-term fix. Sun exposure actually irritates the skin and can cause more breakouts.
Eating chocolate will cause zits. This is not a fact. More research needs to be done in the area of diet and acne to confirm or deny its association. So keep on eating the chocolate if you want it.
Now shaving or waxing does irritate the skin causing bumps. As hairs begin to grow back after waxing, shaving or plucking, they get trapped inside the hair follicle. This ultimately results in irritation and swelling. You should also warm the area you are shaving beforehand and use shaving cream. The type of razor you are using is important also. Shave in the direction of the grain, not against it.
Some medications list acne as a side affect. In this case, there really is no great way to prevent it. You just have to do the best you can. Do not squeeze the pimple when you do get one though. This can cause the surrounding area to become irritated also. Not to mention the possibility of scarring. Be sure to read the side effects when you are prescribed long-term medication and speak to your doctor about your concerns.
Now that I have taken the time to tell you some truth when it comes to acne, I hope that you can make better decisions regarding your skin care. Remember that just because your grandmother told you something caused acne, doesn’t mean that it’s true. My grandmother told me not to raise my arms while I was pregnant because I might choke the baby. They are sweet old ladies, but not always the most up to date.
Acne Causes
January 22nd, 2008 | Posted by | Category: Acne Causes, Acne Control, Acne Skin Care | Tags: acne, Acne Causes, Acne Control, acne skin care | 1 Comment
Everyone gets acne. Everyone is vulnerable. Maybe we should start with a little background on how it develops. The more you know about the way something grows, the better equipped you are to prevent it. At the very least, it might gross you out enough to keep your hands off your face and that in itself will help prevent acne.
There are bacteria on your hands that you can transfer to the pores on your face and other areas of the body. Follicles called pores sometimes get blocked for reasons that no one entirely comprehends. Sebum, which is a type of oil, normally drains to the surface but occasionally gets blocked. Bacteria then begin to grow in that area and micromedones are produced. Both whiteheads and blackheads start out as micromedones. A micromedone becomes a non-inflamed skin blemish referred to as comedones, which can be a whitehead or a blackhead. A whitehead occurs when trapped bacteria and sebum stay below the skin’s surface. A blackhead occurs when tapped bacteria and sebum partially open to the surface and turn black due to the skin’s pigment, melanin.
At this point, a blackhead or whitehead can discharge its contents to the surface and heal. It is possible that the follicle wall will rupture causing inflammatory acne. The rupture can be caused by a random occurrence or by touching the skin or picking at the skin. This is why it is extremely important to leave acne alone. You should try to keep your hands off you face as much as possible. Also when you talk on a phone, you should try to wipe the phone before and after each use. Bacteria grow there also.
There are two types of inflammatory acne: papule and pustule. A papule occurs when there is a break in the follicular wall. White blood cells charge in and the pore then becomes inflamed. A pustule forms several days later when white blood cells make their way to the surface of he skin. This is what people usually refer to as a zit or pimple. It is possible that an inflamed lesion will completely collapse or explode. This can severely inflame the surrounding skin.
Now that you know a little more about acne, maybe you can prevent it a little better. It is hard to believe that the complicated process explained above is how we produce the pimples that we see on our faces. Acne is not prejudiced to any age either. You can get it well into your older years when you think that it should be over.
Here are 6 Tips to Prevent Acne
Acne Prevention: 6 Acne Skin Care Tips for Every Skin Type
January 22nd, 2008 | Posted by | Category: Acne Control, Acne Skin Care, Acne Tips, Skin Care Tips | Tags: acne, Acne Control, acne skin care, Acne Tips, skin care, Skin Care Tips | 4 Comments
Acne is something that everyone worries about at some point in his or her life. Remember being a teenager and being asked out on your first date just to have a pimple pop up the morning before? I want to share with you some great tips on preventing acne. I will go through 6 acne skin care tips and explain what I mean by each one.
Skin Care Tip #1: Do not over wash. Many people believe that the more you wash your face, the less likely you are to have acne. That is simply not true. Dirt on your face does not cause the acne in the first place. By washing your face too much, you will irritate the skin making it more vulnerable to breakouts. You should really try to limit yourself to 2 washings per day.
Skin Care Tip #2: Watch what you use on your face. Don’t use harsh products on your face. Exfoliating is good, but you should not use a harsh scrub. Try to use a gentle formula with smaller grains in it. Also, avoid products with apricot or almond shell fragments because they can irritate your skin and even cause tearing.
Skin Care Tip #3: Do not wash your face with straight alcohol. Alcohol strips the top layer of skin causing you to produce more oil. This results in your skin becoming dry and red.
Skin Care Tip #4: Do not pick at your face or squeeze your pimples. This causing the acne to become more inflamed and it may cause it to spread. The only thing that will result from this is redness and possible scarring.
Skin Care Tip # 5: Plain and simple, keep your hands off your face. The bacteria that causes breakouts is a normal resident of your skin. Excessive touching of your face can drive bacteria into your pores causing the breakout to begin.
Skin Care Tip #6: Take a shower after working out. Heat is produced through your movements when you workout. Until you shower, that heat and moisture are trapped against your skin and that is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria.
And above all else, find what works for you and stick with it. If you have a product that works wonders for your skin, don’t stop using it. Why mess with a good thing when it comes to your acne skin care?