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Acne and Basic Hygiene Saturday, 29 December 2007 More info... By Jeff Austin  Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts that most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean will help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is not the cause of acne. Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress needs to be in a specific fashion. 1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing you need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are clean as well. 2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either in a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from your face and firmly secure it. 3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the Tag it: ? Last Updated ( Saturday, 29 December 2007 ) Read more...   Hormonal Acne in Women: Will birth control pills help Saturday, 29 December 2007 More info... By Naweko San-Joyz  Spironolactone is generally prescribed as an off label acne treatment for women. This drug, though intended to help people with heart problems not zit problems, reduces the production of the hormone androgen. Androgen promotes excess facial oil secretion. Less oil secretion limits the possibility of having clogged pores and acne flare-ups. Spironolactone works as an androgen receptor blocker. This drug decreases androgen production in the ovaries and adrenal glands. Side effects from spironolactone can include breast tenderness and menstrual irregularity. For this reason, doctors usually add oral contraceptives like Ortho Tri-Cyclen and Estrostephave to compliment acne treatments and ease potential spironolactone side effects. Ironically though, spironolactone is recommended for women who are not candidates for oral contraceptives. So should a woman over 35 with acne go with spironolactone? According to the American College of Physicians, the answer is No. In the 2004 May/June edition of the American College of Physicians (ACP) published a medical review of studies that tested the effectiveness of spironolactone for controlling hirsutism, acne, or both in fertile or postmenopausal women. The Tag it: ? Last Updated ( Saturday, 29 December 2007 ) Read more...   More... Acne Scar Removal Procedures: Yes, There Are Ways to Remove Them! Clear Body Acne: What You Should Know Fight Acne by Eating Right to Lower Blood Sugar Levels Acne Scar Treatments To Help You Get Clear Skin Fast Acne Skin Care Products: Potential Risks If You Chose the Wrong One << Start < Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next > End >> Results 50 - 56 of 104

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