« ...The skin contains sebaceous glands, which have receptors, like most organs and cells in the body. Just as the muscle cells respond to steroids by growing, the sebaceous glands respond to steroids (particularly the androgen Dihydrotestosterone which the body produces as a byproduct of increased testosterone) with increased secretion. Just as the teenager with high testosterone levels suffers from acne, the 40-year old man with artificially high testosterone levels will suffer from acne for the same reason. The higher the dose, the higher the testosterone level in the body, which results in worse cases of acne. ...
...Another active ingredient found inside of many acne medications is salicylic acid. This ingredient is best suited to treat non-inflamed blemishes. This also helps to correct skin shedding abnormalities, by helping to remove extra skin cells from inside of the pores. In doing so, this helps get rid of pimples while simultaneously preventing them from coming back. Sylicylic acid does come in many different forms. Keep in mind that sylicylic acid can cause skin irritation, so it should be used carefully. It can be bought in lotions or creams include other ingredients, such as alcohol, which helps reduce sebum. Sebum is a oil in the skin that when overproduced, can be a leading cause of acne. Therefore, medicines with alcohol in them do work well. However alcohol may dry out skin, so if using a medicine containing it, a moisturizer may come in handy to keep skin from becoming too dry....»
«...Diet plays an important role in achieving total healing from acne. Vitamin A, Zinc, Chromium, Vitamin E and Selenium and Vitamin B6 aids in preventing acne formation and will help in the overall wellness of an individual. Natural Homeopathic remedies ensure holistic approach on every condition, so it is imperative to give importance to a person's complete well being....»
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