Most people know that smoking can damage health. But not many know that smoking can also affect one’s skin condition causing acne, known as ‘smoking acne‘.
Some researchers believe this fact. Researchers from the San Gallicano Dermatological Institute in Rome, Italy said that smoking can cause acne, especially non-inflamed acne and also blackheads due to clogged pores. (more…)
Did you know that your body is actually swarming with bacteria – and that it’s a good thing?
At any given time you have ten times more bacteria in your body than you do cells. Some of the bacteria are good (probiotic) and some are harmful (pathological). The bacteria residing inside you are not parasites. You live in complete symbiosis with them. Beneficial bacteria perform many useful tasks, and your health would seriously deteriorate without them. (more…)
Acne is an annoying skin problem that can interfere with self-confidence, plus a acne scars which are difficult to erase. Know the stages of the appearance of acne so it can be more easily handled.
Acne commonly appears on the face, neck, back and chest. Stages of acne also determine weather or not an inflammation and pain that appears are severe.
If the acne is still at an early stage, the treatment tends to be easy. According eHow, there were several stages when acne appears as follows: (more…)
Skin is divided into three layers which are the inner layer or hypodermis, the middle layer (dermis) and outer layer (epidermis). The outermost layer is a where the acne located.
Naturally, skin renew itself periodically. However, sometimes the process of exfoliate of dead skin cells leaving the closed pores to cause acne. Other causes of acne are hormonal changes of puberty or menstruation and stress.
Acne that penetrate into the epidermis layer usually leave a mark, and need times to be healed. Sometimes,the acne scar can not be removed. However, there are several ways to remove acne medically: (more…)
Many factors become the causes of acne. Ranging from wrong skin care, until a prolonged stress. As quoted from Genius Beauty, a number of Norwegian-based experts examine women aged 18 to 19 years who have acne problems. They found that the main factor is psychological problems. Anxiety and depression can aggravate skin conditions.
The study reveals, frustration causes the sebaceous glands produce more oil which can clog pores. Diane Berson, MD, member of the American Women’s Dermatologic Society explained several factors that could affect the occurrence of acne: (more…)
