SKIN DISORDERS

Posted by vijaya in September 15th, 2008

Acne

Acne is a skin disease which normally attacks the area around the face. Acne is a part and parcel of growing up. It begins at the very onset of puberty, the first signs appearing as early as eleven or twelve years.
The average case usually clears up in the early twenties. But some acne continue either in full force or in milder form during the entire period of sexual maturity and sometimes even up to old age. The course of acne is erratic. It might appear and disappear at intervals, giving a few weeks respite in between, or it might occur seasonally in summer months only, or a few days before the onset of the menstrual period and disappear as soon as it starts.

What Causes Acne?
Acne is, due to glandular changes, particularly due to the rapid growth of sex glands at the time of puberty.
These glands speed up the production of a certain hormone known as androgen, which is very necessary for the growth and development of the body at the time of puberty. Androgen stimulates certain grease glands in the skin, to increased activity, This excess secretion from the grease glands causes the openings in the skin Lo become blocked giving rise to pimples and blackheads or acne.

‘f’reatment
Whatever you do, never attempt to treat acne by picking or squeezing at the eruptions, it will not only spread but will cause untold damage to the skin tissue.
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Enlarged pores. Caused by such damage are very difficult to put right. Proper cleansing methods and especial care of the skin can help to make appear less III1Liccable and in some cases, reduces their size Blackheads: Tiny black capped eruptions’ are called blackheads; these can be dislodged by enlarging the pores with “Steaming Facials”, and gentle pressure. Begin this facial with thorough cleansing of the skin with a cleansing lotion or cream formulated. For your type of skin. Then take a pan half full of boiling water and make a tent of a bath towel over your head and steam the face for five to ten minutes. Again, use your especial cleanser to clean the skin thoroughly and to remove surface-skin blackheads. This facial must be followed by a mask, with “Skin “tightening action”, to close the pores. Cover the face with the yolk of an egg leaving out the eyes. Place on closed eyelids, cotton pads soaked in chilled rose water and relax in a cool, darkened room for about ten minutes. Wash your face with cold water and dab your skin with a moisturizer.
But for deep-seated blackheads, it is generally advantageous to precede their removal by a fifteen to twenty minutes application of a hot towel to the face. Dip a towel in bearably hot water (about 3 quarts will do) to which powdered boric acid has been added. Squeeze out the water from the towel and swathe your face in it.
When it turns cold, repeat the procedure. Do this for 15 to 20 minutes. This will help remove the grease and soften the blackheads. After this heating process, squeeze out the blackheads with the help of a “Come done Expressor”. This is an instrument made especially for this purpose. It has a small spear-like point at on end and a cup-shaped spoon bearing a small central round hole at the other end. It is best to prick the apex of the blackhead with the sharp point, before using t pressure.
If numerous large and closely grouped superficial blackheads are present, you can remove them by taking a piece of ordinary adhesive plaster. Heat the pIaster and apply it firmly on the affected portion. Leave for twenty-four hours and then pull it off with a tug. This method, if properly used, is very effective for removing blackheads. This procedure may be re but it should not be used on sensitive or very areas. After removing them, dab on the skin, alcohol or some other mild disinfectant.