Acne Treatments and Remedies

Acne is one of the most common types of skin complaints that a person can suffer from and it is not just restricted to young people, adults can suffer from it also. Although it is most common for a person to suffer from the condition on their face it can actually affect other parts of the body as well. In fact the chest, back, shoulders, legs and buttocks can sometimes have acne form on them. But today there are various different acne remedies a person can now use in order to treat the condition.

A lot of people who suffer from acne are turning away from more conventional ways of treating this skin condition and preferring to use more natural remedies instead. The reason for this is because in many cases they are a lot safer and less likely to cause any unwanted side effects. Below we take a look at a few of the natural remedies, which you could use in order to treat your acne.

1. Tea Tree Oil - Is an extremely popular way for treating acne and all you need to do is dilute a small amount of the tea tree essential oil and then apply directly on to the acne spots. This particular remedy is effective because it contains a property known as terpinen-4-ol, which has good anti-bacterial qualities. It is these qualities that help to kill off the bacterium, which actually causes the spots to form.

2. Zinc - This is another popular treatment for effectively dealing with acne but is not as effective as the tea tree essential oil and medications, which a doctor may prescribe. But even so it can still help with reducing the spots upon the person's skin and helps to improve the condition of the skin overall. But be wary if you use too much of this remedy you may find that it can lead to other health problems and a possible side effective is that it can cause your digestive system to become upset.

3. Garlic - This particular remedy is not very pleasant to smell, but just like the tea tree oil it contains effective anti-bacterial properties that can help to kill of the acne bacteria. Normally a person will either apply crushed garlic or the juice of the garlic directly to the area that is affected or then leave it on the skin to do its work.

4. Lemons - These are another effective way of treating acne as they contain high levels of Vitamin C, which can help to boost a person's immune system. A boosted immune system means that the body is better able to fight off the bacterium that is causing the acne to appear.

You can either drink more lemon juice or another way is by mixing the juice with some rosewater and then applying directly to the affected skin area. Once the solution has been applied using a cotton wool ball you need to leave the area alone for around 30 minutes in order that the skin can absorb it. This particular remedy for treating acne needs to be applied on to the skin every two to three times each day.

Along with the acne remedies that we have shown above there are plenty of other natural treatments you may want to consider trying. A quick search of the internet and you will discover lots more very safe and effective treatments for this skin condition. But as well as being safe they are also likely to cost you a lot less than the remedies your doctor prescribes or which you can buy over the counter.

About the writer: Richard May has suffered from acne since he was a teenager and has tried a number of acne remedies for many years. He now publishes articles for acne online to try and help others beat their acne.

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October 27 2009 | Acne | No Comments »

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Acne?

Acne is a very common skin complaint, which not only affects teenagers but quite a few adults as well. It is caused when the too much sebum (oil) is produced and causes the pores on the skin to become blocked. Certainly if left untreated not only is it unsightly but also can if severe enough lead to scarring on a person's skin. Below we take a look at the acne signs and symptoms.

In most cases acne normally appears on a person's face, but it can also appear on their chest, neck, shoulders and back as well. These are all areas of their body where they have glands that can produce oil. When it does appear acne can take various different forms and below we describe what these are.

1. In most cases the first sign of acne is when white head or black heads begin to erupt on the person's skin. Known as Comedones by medical professionals these are produced at the hair follicle openings that will have become blocked because the body is secreting too much oil and this prevents dead skin cells from leaving the body. Also there is an increased risk that these can become infected as bacteria may well be prevented from being eliminated from the body also.

2. Papules these are small raised bumps, which appear on the skin and have been caused because the hair follicles have become inflamed or infected. In many cases as well as being red in color they are often tender to touch also.

3. Another form of acne that some people may get is pustules that are very similar to Papules but will have a white tip, which contains pus. This pus is made up of bacteria which if allowed to come into contact of other areas of skin can cause further eruptions of acne.

4. Nodules are much larger and solid lumps that are found beneath the surface of the skin and are very painful. These are actually caused because the oil has been able to build up deep inside the hair follicle.

5. The final form of acne that some people may well suffer from and which is the worse of all the symptoms is the Cysts. These just like the Nodules are large and painful but contain large amounts of pus (containing bacteria) as well. If left untreated then these can cause further permanent damage (scarring) to that person's skin.

If you choose to leave the acne untreated this can not only lead to further outbreaks, but may well also lead to more serious damage to your skin as well. If at any time you notice you are suffering from certain acne signs and symptoms then it is advisable to seek medical assistance as soon as you can. A doctor may well find that there is some other underlying cause for your problem and this will also need to be treated along with the acne.

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January 31 2009 | Acne | No Comments »