Acne Treatment
Today, virtually every case of acne can be resolved. The key to getting rid of acne lesions and preventing new ones from forming lies in knowing that:
- Resolution takes time.
- What works for one person may not work for another.
- A dermatologist's help may be required.
Resolution takes time. Treatments that promise "fast" , "miraculous" or "overnight" results often capture the attention of acne sufferers hoping for quick resolution. However, the fact remains that acne does not clear overnight. On average, 6 to 8 weeks are needed to see initial results. Once acne significantly improves or clears, continued treatment is needed to keep acne from re-appearing. If acne does not improve in 6 to 8 weeks, treatment may need to be adjusted as not every acne treatment clears every case of acne. Acne includes plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and even deeper lumps (cysts or nodules) that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and the upper arms. Acne affects most teenagers to some extent. However, the disease is not restricted to any age group; adults in their 20s - even into their 40s - can get acne. While not a life threatening condition, acne can be upsetting and disfiguring. When severe, acne can lead to serious and permanent scarring. Even less severe cases can lead to scarring. To avoid acne scarring, treating acne early is important.
Acne vulgaris: The medical term for common acne, which is characterized by the presence of one or more of the following: blackheads, whiteheads, papules and pustules.
Actinic Keratoses: A common, potentially serious skin condition that may be characterized by rough, red, scaly patches, crusts or sores. AKs are known as the early beginnings of skin cancer.
Age spots: Also called "liver spots." Flat, brown areas usually found on the face, hands, and feet. They are associated with aging, but chronic sun exposure is a major cause. They are easily removed by a dermatologist.
Allergen: A substance that can produce a hypersensitive reaction in the body.
Allergy rashes: Allergic contact dermatitis is caused by a reaction to substances called allergens that come into contact with your skin. In susceptible people, these contact allergens can cause itching, redness, and blisters that is known as allergic contact dermatitis.
Alopecia Areata: A highly unpredictable, autoimmune skin disease resulting in the loss of hair on the scalp and elsewhere on the body.
Androgenic Alopecia: Androgenetic alopecia, also known as common balding in men and hereditary thinning in women, is a common trait caused by androgens in genetically susceptible men and women. It begins in the teens, 20s, or 30s in both sexes and frequently is fully expressed by the 40s.
Athlete's Foot: Athlete's foot is a very common skin condition - many people will develop it at least once in their lives. It is more frequent among teenage and adult males, but may occur in women and in children under the age of 12. Athlete's foot can be easily treated, but may recur in susceptible individuals.
Atopic eczema/dermatitis: The terms eczema or dermatitis are used to describe certain kinds of inflamed skin conditions including allergic contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, photoallergic dermatitis and stasis dermatitis. Eczema can be red, blistering, oozing, scaly, brownish, or thickened and usually itches. A special type is called atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema.
Atypical nevus (also called a dysplastic nevus): A benign growth that may share some of the clinical or microscopic features of melanoma, but is not a melanoma or any other form of cancer. However, the presence of atypical nevi may increase the risk of developing a melanoma, or be a marker for someone who is at risk of developing melanoma.
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