Cystic Acne
Cystic acne, either chronic or intermittent, is essentially a boil that is a deep infection in the skin, and can prove to be the most frustrating skin disorder of acne lesions to treat.
Cystic acne breakouts are not simply painful, but the depth of damage are so far-reaching that they frequently cannot be treated by topical products. Cystic acne poses a real challenge to its sufferer, is very common on the face, and generally happens during the teenage years.
Cystic acne is usually provoked when hormones are in motion. For whatever reason, the skin’s oil glands grow extremely sensitive to the surging of hormones; in consequent, they respond by creating too much sebum, and in such quantities the oil gland itself is flooded, swollen, and even turn hard because of the excess. The inability to drive the additional oil inside hair follicle’s lining, the gland finally breaks beneath the skin. This eventuality brings about acute irritation and inflammation, and soon the cystic acne becomes red and sore. The most feared side effect–scarring–is almost a guaranteed occurrence, at this point in time of the cystic acne development.
Most acne-fighting products on the market are unable to successfully treat cystic acne. Just like any other acne type, the more severe it becomes, the less choices you have for a better treatment. Today many dermatologists across the country(U.S.) agree that cystic acne is the utmost severe kind of acne lesion; most of them confess that treatment choices are restricted to oral drugs like Accutane which has serious side effects worth noting before deciding to take it. Accutane wouldn’t be the best choice of acne-fighting medications when cystic acne tends to decline and flow accordingly with the monthly cycle. There are other treatments to consider; it’s a very good idea to discuss your cystic acne treatment choices with an experienced dermatologist.
Here are a few possible causes of cystic acne:
–Extreme levels of humidity and sweating profusely
–Hormonal shifts related to stress, pregnancy, menstrual periods, or birth control pills
–Oily cosmetic and hair products
–Drugs like phenytoin, testosterone, steroids, and estrogen
You may wish to consult your dermatologist about pursuing an oral hormone treatment.
Examining effective herbal acne treatments.
Here are a handful of all natural acne herbal remedies that you can try in the comfort of your own home.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that oranges contain significant skin care powers. After all, we all enjoy a frosty glass of orange juice in the mornings and some folks even use the power of oranges to clean with. To unlock the incredible power of oranges for your next skin care treatment, take the orange peel of half an orange and grind it up as best you can. You can use a blender or a coffee grinder works fine, too. Add in a tablespoon of organic yogurt or any other all natural binding agent you can find. Apply this mixture directly to your skin as a mask and allow it to dry. Rinse with warm water and repeat once per day. If you notice skin irritation, discontinue use, as some people with very tender skin can experience irritation due to large amounts of orange oil. Acne herbal remedies such as this often take some trial and error before you find just the right mixture for your particular skin condition.
If you have been shopping at an organic market any time recently, you have probably noticed a huge selection of organic honey. Honey is the only food in the world that never goes bad and the health benefits of this amazing substance are only now being realized. Start with a container of organic honey and measure out one tablespoon. Add in a tablespoon and a half of cinnamon. Mix the two together as best you can to create a thick paste. Apply the mask and wear for at least an hour or preferably overnight if you can find a way to cover your face so that you don’t ruin your bed linens. It is important that you refrain from this treatment when camping as you may attract far more attention than you planned!
Finally, many people have been asking for alternatives to expensive and chemical laden facial scrubs that are perfect for those with acne. As it turns out, you likely already have the ingredients for such a scrub in your home at this very moment. Pour a half cup of whole milk, half and half or cream and add in a half cup of gram flour. Mix together and apply on your face. Make sure you work this mixture into your pours and then rinse in the shower. Your skin will shine like never before and you will also notice a fatter pocketbook, as well. Acne herbal remedies don’t have to be complicated, they just have to work.
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February 9th, 2010 at 7:47 am
This was really an interesting read, because I think all of us suspected this. None of these companies have expert reviews or scientific studies behind them – it’s just companies pumping out hormones into drinks and selling them. Melatonin? Since when was relaxing the same as falling asleep? Really? Sleeping should never be equated the same as falling asleep. I used Ichill and just got knocked out. Great, so much for relaxing and doing my work? I tried this thing called Mini Chill, and first of all it has NO Melatonin! And yes, it’s a relaxation drink among relaxation drinks. I wish I could hear what the article writer would have to say about Mini Chill. It’s backed by a peer-reviewed scientific study and was formulated by a doctor.
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