Acne vulgaris which is known as Acne in layman’s language is caused by excess secretion of oil by the oil glands (Sebaceous) of skin. Acne is most commonly found in teenagers who undergo a lot of hormonal changes therefore sometimes excess oils clog the hair follicles and cause pimples to develop.
Some facts about acne:
· Around 17 million people in the US are affected by acne. The main reason behind such a high no. of people with acne is eating a lot of processed junk food which increase the oil secretion and blocks the pores through which sebum( oil) reaches the hair shaft and skin.
· Not only teenagers but also adults aged up to 40 and be affected by acne. The percentage of teenagers is high because of rapid hormonal changes in their body.
· Usually open parts of body like face, neck and upper chest are affected by acne.
Before going for expert treatment a few home remedies mentioned below can be tried.
· Clay mask applied on the face and left overnight is known to work wonders for treating mild acne.
· Just apply a little toothpaste on the acne every night until some positive effect is seen.
· A piece of bread soaked in milk and applied on pimples work very well if you can do it regularly for a few days. One session should last around 30 minutes
These are home remedies tried and tested by users with varied results depending upon the severity of acne. Recently a lot herbal and natural anti acne creams like Acnezine have hit the market. Acnezine works a bit differently from other over the counter acne creams. It goes deep into the skin and cures acne to make sure it does not develop again. If home remedies fail or acnezine is worth a try.
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