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- Herausgeber: Emma Wilson
- Kategorie: Fachliteratur
- Sprache: Englisch
Tired of dealing with acne breakouts all the time? Want to find an acne cure as soon as possible?Learn how to get rid of acne and put together a skin care regimen that is worth it in this read.Corissa Berko points out the best tips for dealing with acne.
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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2018
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Achieving Clear Skin
Corissa Berko
Published by Corissa Berko, 2015.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
ACHIEVING CLEAR SKIN
First edition. June 15, 2015.
Copyright © 2015 Corissa Berko.
ISBN: 978-1513005706
Written by Corissa Berko.
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright Page
Introduction
Chapter 1: What is Acne?
Chapter 2: Causes of Acne
Chapter 3: Coping With the Psychological Effects of Acne
Chapter 4: Natural Remedies to Cure Acne
Chapter 5: Some Do’s and Don’ts
Conclusion
Introduction
‘Acne Vulgaris’ also known as acne is an extremely common skin disease that affects almost everyone in their adolescent and teenage years. This is one condition that causes a lot of embarrassment in most teens. However, there is no reason to feel ashamed about the appearance of acne on your face. Instead, it is important to arm yourself with enough information about the causes for this condition and the effective treatment methods.
The manner in which you treat your acne will determine how long you suffer with the problem. Gentler methods of treating acne are known to be far more effective and long lasting rather than the quicker and drastic methods.
While we educate ourselves on the symptoms and treatment for acne, it is also important to be aware of the myths surrounding this problem. You need to understand when to seek medical help and when to rely on proven home remedies.
Through this eBook we have set forth to establish the facts around acne and shatter the myths surrounding it. This book gives you enough information to recognize the symptoms of acne and to act accordingly on it. It delves a bit deeper into the ways of coping with this problem and effective remedies for eradicating the problem from its root.
In the end as a caution, we also highlight some do’s and don’ts so you do not cause more harm rather than good while treating this problem. So let us embark on this journey and learn everything you need to know about Acne Vulgaris.
Chapter 1: What is Acne?
The skin is the largest organ in the human body and also the heaviest. It not only covers the body but also fulfills the following roles / responsibilities:
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- It acts as a shield, protecting the body from any form of attack from the external environment – microbial, chemical, and physical, etc.
- It transmits the various senses like heat, cold, pain through the nerves present on it
- It helps in the exchange and connection between the body and the external environment such as temperature regulation, sweat secretion, etc.
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The skin contains three different layers – namely, the epidermis, which is the outermost layer; the dermis and the hypodermis which is the fatty tissue located under the dermis.
Skin cells constantly get replaced in the body traveling from the inner edge of the epidermis (outermost layer) to the outside of the skin. By the time the skin cells reach the surface of the skin they age, die out and flatten on the surface. All these flat dead skin cells form a protective layer on the body, thus protecting from any viral or bacterial attacks.
The hair follicles in the skin produce oil called sebum, which also mixes with these dead skin cells when they move to the surface of the skin. However, when too much sebum, dead skin cells or hair clumps together on the surface of the skin, it can block the exit of the sebum and dead skin cells through the follicles. This blockage also attracts bacteria and leads to the skin disease called Acne Vulgaris or acne as it is commonly known.
The word ‘acne’ is derived from the Greek word ‘acme’ which means ‘the highest point’. It is known as such due to the swelling and the subsequent appearance of pimples / blackheads / whiteheads on the skin, usually on the face, chest, back, neck and shoulders.
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Symptoms of Acne
Acne is characterized by the various types of pimples that can occur on the skin –
- Whiteheads: They are small in size and under the surface of the skin, thus not clearly visible
- Blackheads: They pop out on the surface of the skin and are black in color, hence clearly visible
- Nobles: They are large and solid pimples that appear on the surface of the skin, but are embedded deep into the skin, thus making them very painful
- Pustules: These are formed on the surface and are red and clearly visible, containing pus as the name suggests
- Papules: These are small bumps on the surface of the skin, visible on the skin and pink in color
- Cysts: They are again filled with pus, painful and on the surface of the skin, thus clearly visible. Once healed, they can also leave scars on the skin.
80% of acne cases are observed among adolescents whereas 20% of the cases are seen in adults. It usually starts at the age of 10 to 13 years during puberty, and lasts for about 5 to 10 years, disappearing in the early 20s. People with oily skin are mostly seen to be more prone to suffering from acne.
Acne affects both men and women; however, it is more severe in men whereas women tend to have mild to moderate cases of acne. Acne mostly affects the face, but they are also found on the neck, chest, shoulders, back and arms.
There are a lot of myths surrounding the causes of acne; however, contrary to these myths, acne is not caused by lack of hygiene or bad diet or eating chocolate. In the next chapter we attempt to shed some light on the real causes of acne.
