Acne is a skin disorder believed to affect more than 85% of the population. While there is no definite answer as to why we get acne many experts say it is due to hormones, diet, and stress. Today we are not just seeing acne in young pubescent individuals but in adults as well.
Acne is generally divided into four different groups.
Type 1 consists mainly of comedones with an occasional small inflamed papule but without scarring. A comedone is defined as a plug of sebaceous and dead skin material stuck in the opening of a hair follicle. If the follicle is open it is called a blackhead, if it is closed or almost closed it is called a white head.
Type 2 consists of comedones as well but also more numerous papules occurring mainly on the face. With type 2 acne there is usually mild scarring.
Type 3 acne consists of numerous comedones and papules. It usually spreads to the back, chest and shoulder and is sometimes accompanied by a cyst or nodule. With type 3 acne there is generally moderate scarring.
Type 4 acne consists of cysts invading not only the face, but neck and upper trunk as well. With type 4 there is severe scarring.
Experts can not predict which treatment will work best for which type of acne but all of them agree that cleaning your skin with a gentle cleanser morning and night will help. There are oral prescription medications available today but you may be affected by serious side effects not to mention the expense. Another alternative that seems to be having pretty good results is all-natural oral antioxidants. These are a lot less expensive than other treatments and are available without a prescription.
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