Understanding Acne

While the exact cause of acne remains a mystery, there are many different varieties of acne as well as many theories, myths, and treatments.

Why a few pores are affected by acne and others aren t, why one sister has acne and the other doesn’t, isn’t known. Every case of acne is as complex as the individual battling it with a plan that works for one may be completely useless for a plan on another.

Acne has both physical effects as well as psychological. Most teenagers already feel awkward and different – not quite a child, not quite an adult – then whe n we add acne breakouts to the mix, teenage becomes even more difficult. Virtually all teenagers with acne prone skin tend to have lower self esteem than their peers with clear skin.

As for adults, well adult acne is on the rise and can also be emotionally draining to deal with. Due to the changes that our skin goes through as we mature, scarring is typically worse at this age.

What ever your age may be, your acne condition can be classified as inflammatory acne or non-inflammatory acne. If you have blackheads or even whiteheads, or even both, then you have non-inflammatory acne. Inflammatory acne is characterized by papules, pustules, and in severe cases, cysts or boils.

Determining which category your acne is, you are able empowered to investigate the best plan to rid yourself of acne. Always keep in mind that even if you have tried many different acne treatments and had no luck there is always something else to try. Have a look around this site at the holistic remedies, natural treatments and masks, articles about ridding your body of toxins, plus much more. Keep trying, never give up and I’ll see you on the road to clear skin!