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Skin Acne How to Reduce It's Global Impact
It is estimated that 85% of adolescents have suffered from acne at any one time. Over 60 million Americans have acne and more than a quarter of these have permanent scars resulting from the condition. With this type of incidence, it is not surprising that there is extensive research going on to help determine the exact causes and to provide a cure for skin acne. Some cultures do not have as high an incidence of acne, but it still appears in many countries in addition to North America and Europe. Here are some of the ways in which this condition can be treated so as to reduce the negative physical and emotional impact.
More Study
The widespread incidence of skin acne means that a tremendous number of researchers and medical studies are able to be conducted, simply because of the interest in producing a cure for the condition. Clinical studies and research into the causes of the condition have already added greatly to the understanding of the causes of the condition. Once the factors leading to the outbreaks of acne are identified, it is just a matter or time until a reduction of the symptoms or prevention of the problem is achieved.
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One of the most difficult forms of acne that anyone could have is called severe cystic acne. This type of acne is very severe, the roots are very deep, and it is usually the most unsightly of all types of breakouts. What is severe cystic acne and how do you treat it? All forms of acne are collections of dirt, oil and bacteria that get trapped in enlarged pores or hair follicles and which are not allowed to escape through regular rinsing or washing of the face because the skin forms a small barrier over these. Everyone has dirt and oil...Read Full Story
Make preventative treatment available
Another way to reduce the number of people who suffer from skin acne is to provide widespread assistance so that individuals know that preventative treatment is available and relatively simple to accomplish. Often, acne is ignored because it is so often a condition associated with the adolescent years. Parents, teachers and friends assure the sufferer that they will outgrow the condition and that is generally true. However, it is also true that providing medication that will prevent the widespread appearance of the condition would be a huge reduction of the painful and embarrassing symptoms in young people and adults.
Treatment for scars
Another way to reduce the embarrassment of acne is to assist those who have suffered from skin acne in the past with resulting scars, thickening of the skin and other disfigurement. These skin blemishes can be removed with appropriate cosmetic surgery intervention. Treatment with dermabrasion or laser techniques are commonly used to treat the scar tissue left from squeezing pimples or blackheads. It is estimated that only about ten percent of the individuals who have suffered scarring from acne will actually go on to get treatment so that the scars are removed or lessened in appearance.
Improve self esteem
Reducing the negative impact of skin acne through the world will have a positive effect on the self esteem of millions of teenagers who suffer with the condition. Self esteem tends to be low during this time of life anyway, and having pain and scarring on the face or shoulders readily apparent to the friends, family and acquaintances makes it difficult to have a positive outlook on life. If the teenager did not have to worry about zits appearing before an important social occasion, it would be possible to enjoy the experience fully. In addition, adults who suffer from acne could do a better job at work if they were not self conscious about a red blemish on the face or neck.
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