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Causes of acne 2007-01-19 10:54:12 The cause of pimples is unknown. The process by which a pimple develops is highly intricate. While we do know that a pore collapses on itself and blocks sebum (oil) from escaping, we do not fully understand why this process takes place in one sebaceous gland versus another.
Causes of adult acne and teen acne may [...]
Hormones 2007-01-19 10:53:37 Adult acne and hormones:
Acne by its very nature can be considered a hormonal disease. Hormones are responsible for the maturation of the oil glands in our skin. This is why children do not experience acne.
There are several times in our lives when our hormones can become unbalanced and wreak havoc, including puberty, pregnancy, menopause, and, [...]
Women and acne 2007-01-19 10:53:07 Women often break out in their late 20s and early 30s, sometimes for the first time in their lives. This is thought to be hormone related. Premenstrual adult acne may be caused by over-stimulated androgens (hormones that stimulate sebaceous glands and hair follicles in the skin). During this time a woman’s oil-producing glands can go [...] Read more:Women
Adult acne 2007-01-19 10:52:33 Adult acne affects 25% of all adult men and 50% of adult women at some time in their adult lives. These are the official statistics, but I personally don’t know many adults who have not had a zit or two in their adult lives. People can develop unpleasant acne or have an acne recurrence in [...] Read more:Adult
Types of acne 2007-01-19 10:51:07 There are many variations of acne/pimples/zits, ranging in severity from mild to severely disfiguring. The Regimen works well to combat moderate to light acne. Severe acne may require more aggressive treatment.
Acne Vulgaris is the most common form of acne which includes several types of pimples. These acne lesions include blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pustules, nodules and [...]
How to pop a pimple 2007-01-19 10:50:06 Some say popping a pimple can scar, others say it can’t scar. I tend to think that lancing and gently squeezing pimples that are at the surface and white will usually not lead to scarring. However, trying to squeeze and pop a pimple which is still below the surface may lead to major problems.
Suggestions on [...]
Acne on back - back acne - “bacne” 2007-01-19 10:49:35 Back acne is prevalent, and often harder to treat than facial acne. The back is made of tough skin with thousands of sebaceous glands that produce a lot of oil.
Acne on the back is often more severe, sometimes with many nodules and cysts. In this case, topical treatment may not be sufficient. For mild [...] Read more:ldquo
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Body acne 2007-01-19 10:49:00 Acne is common on the back, chest, shoulders, and even buttocks of many people. It can be a sign of more severe acne when the lesions are large and painful. Personally, when I had back acne it was moderate to severe. I found that Accutane was the only thing that helped me clear up my [...]
Acne scars 2007-01-19 10:47:56 Acne scar treatments require that a person’s skin is free of active acne, so if you still break out you will have to address that first. Read through the Regimen for advice on what to do to get your skin clear. Once it is clear, you can decide whether an acne scar treatment is right [...] Read more:Acne
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You’re 34 years old. Haven’t you grown out of acne by now, regimen or no regimen? 2006-12-19 18:39:36 Unfortunately, no. I started the Regimen at the age of about 24. Every year or so I stop the Regimen to see what will happen. The result? Breakouts, and within days. My family genetics see breakouts occurring into the 40s and 50s. The issue of when a person develops acne or grows out of acne [...] Read more:Haven
Will lifting weights make me break out? What about my protein shake? 2006-12-19 18:38:22 There is no research on this topic, but I have a theory. First of all, no, I don’t think lifting weights makes you break out. In fact, exercise keeps the body in top shape and helps the mind deal with stress. However, if someone goes on a weight gaining diet along with their weight training, and he/she suddenly adds excess calories to his/her diet, the excess caloric intake can increase testosterone levels in the body. Theoretically increased testosterone levels can aggravate acne.
I think the benefits of weight training far outweigh the risks. I weight train religiously and am able to stay clear. However, if you do see that you break out when starting a high calorie diet, this might make sense hormonally. The breakout should be able to be avoided or cleared quickly with the Regimen.
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What do you think of Proactiv? And where can I find other Proactiv Solution Reviews? 2006-12-19 18:38:00 Proactiv is on the right track, but some major flaws seem to prevent it from delivering on its promises to many people. In my opinion, the cleanser they include is overly irritating. Furthermore, they tell you to wash for one to two minutes which adds to the irritation. The benzoyl peroxide they provide is 2.5% which is a good call. However, they recommend a “thin layer”. For dramatic clearing, one needs to use a generous amount of benzoyl peroxide after a few weeks of slowly ramping up the dosage. When you do use a generous amount of Proactiv’s benzoyl peroxide lotion, its scent will tend to nauseate.
It will prove cheaper and more beneficial to buy an over-the-counter gentle cleanser, an unscented 2.5% benzoyl peroxide medication, and an oil-free moisturizer. However, if you currently own Proactiv Solution
products, don’t throw out the benzoyl peroxide lotion. If you can handle the smell, it should work fi Read more:think
Will my skin become resistant to the beneficial effect of BP? 2006-12-19 18:37:11 Propionibacterium Acnes (P. Acnes), the bacteria in acne lesions, can not survive in the presence of oxygen. BP creates oxygen. Therefore, it is physically impossible for this bacteria to develop a resistance. If the Regimen works at first, it should always work.
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Is benzoyl peroxide safe? Does it cause cancer? 2006-12-19 18:36:53 A quote from “Acne and Rosacea: Third Completely Revised and Updated Edition”, 2000:
“Following application to the skin, benzoyl peroxide is rapidly metabolized to benzoic acid, a harmless chemical. Extensive use in human beings has failed to demonstrate absorption. The drug is eminently safe.”
A quote from The British Journal of Dermatology, 1990:
“So far no skin malignancies after the clinical use of benzoyl peroxide has been reported. A possible relationship between the use of the compound and the occurrence of malignant melanoma has been looked at in two case-control studies, both with negative results…However, since the average latent period for skin carcinogenesis is of the order of 15-25 years, this requires further follow-up…Thus, the question of carcinogenic potential of benzoyl peroxide is as yet not fully answered, but at the present time it seems likely that this compound
The moisturizer is balling up with the BP. What’s going on? 2006-12-19 18:36:31 This is normal when using a cream based benzoyl peroxide. Using a gel will eliminate the problem. If using a cream, just sluff off remnants with your fingers. After you have been on the Regimen for a few weeks, you can switch to an alpha hydroxy moisturizer
. You will find that it works much better with the cream based BP without “balling up”.
Can I shower at night? 2006-12-19 18:36:09 Feel free to flip-flop the morning and evening routine. No problem.
Should I moisturize at night? 2006-12-19 18:35:52 Moisturizing at night is optional. I moisturize almost every night. When starting the Regimen, it is especially important to make sure you have adquate moisture, so it is probably a good idea to moisturize twice daily.
I can’t find a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide. Can I use a higher concentration? 2006-12-19 18:35:33 2.5% is best. However, anything up to 5% should most likely be fine, albeit more drying and no more effective. Avoid 10% preparations which will over dry. One exception when dealing with pimples on the back. The skin in this area is tough and may withstand 10% nicely. If you can find a 10% for much cheaper, you may want to try it on the back. It will not be more effective than a 2.5% solution, but may save you money.
So why not simply use less of a 10% solution? Through trial and error I have found this does not work. I do not know exactly why using more of a 2.5% solution works better. My guess would be that when you use more of the product, there is more available to be absorbed into the skin.
Can I use the Regimen in conjunction with additional products or over-the-counter medications? 2006-12-19 18:35:03 Do not do this until you are completely clear and have been that way for some time. Once you are completely clear, it is okay to add in 1 variable at a time. However, if you begin the Regimen and are adding in other variables from the get go, you will have no way of judging whether the Regimen works for you.
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I am going to be swimming during the day. Should I do a third wash/BP/moisturizer application afterward? 2006-12-19 18:02:52 I don’t know because I am not a swimmer. The consensus on the message boards seems to be that swimming does not adversely affect acne and a third
routine is not warranted. A visitor to this site wrote me and asked that I also add that your skin may become very dry after a swim, so although you may not need to apply bp again, be sure to bring a moisturizer
along.
I exercise during the day and sweat. Should I wash afterward? And what’s up with the white residue on my face when I exercise? 2006-12-19 18:02:31 Sweat glands and sebaceous glands (where acne is formed) are totally separate parts of your skin which do not touch. Sweating should theoretically not affect acne since acne is formed deep down in the sebaceous follicle, and sweat will not enter this area. Sweating does not warrant a third washing. If you want to wash after a workout, try to plan your workout before your morning or evening routine.
You may notice that if you sweat within a few hours after application of BP and moisturizer that your face can turn milky white in the places where you did the Regimen. This is normal, but annoying. Feel free to lightly dab your face with a towel to get rid of the residue. Using a gel based benzoyl peroxide helps a lot with this problem, but does not completely eliminate it. Waiting for several hours after application of benzoyl peroxide prior to exercise is your best bet to rid yourself of this issue altogether.
Why wait between washing and BP and between BP and moisturizer? 2006-12-19 18:01:38 This is the result of many years of trial and error. I found that waiting an adequate amount of time after washing
helped with BP absorption. I decided to wait for after BP application before applying moisturizer
for the same reason. Your skin may be slightly different and you may be able to wait a longer or shorter time, but please follow the Regimen this way until you’re completely clear. Then you can safely change 1 variable at a time.
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