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		<title>Best Acne Face Wash &#8211; What Is This Benzoyl Peroxide?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Jessie Jatzbr
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The best acne face wash products on the market almost always contain the effective component of benzoyl peroxide. What exactly is this benzoyl peroxide? Quite simply, it is an organic peroxide that is commonly used to treat acne, for improving flour and for the bleaching of hair and teeth. Once it makes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Jessie Jatzbr<br />
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The best acne face wash products on the market almost always contain the effective component of benzoyl peroxide. What exactly is this benzoyl peroxide? Quite simply, it is an organic peroxide that is commonly used to treat acne, for improving flour and for the bleaching of hair and teeth. Once it makes contact with the skin, it reacts to form benzoic acid and acts as an oxidising agent.</p>
<p>Best acne face wash products commonly include this ingredient on small levels, as too much concentration can dramatically effect the skin. Benzoyl peroxide works as a peeling agent, increasing skin turnover and clearing pores, reducing the bacteria that causes breakouts. In fact, it dries out the sebum which is the bacteria that forms at the base of the hair follicle.</p>
<p>The best acne face wash products that include benzoyl peroxide, can effect the skin differently and it is important to be aware of these side effects before use. It is tested, that benzoyl peroxide can create skin irritation in sensitive skin or sunburnt skin. TIP: Most acne treatments have limited the level of benzoyl of 2.5%, so you should look at this if you are concerned and always test a small amount before regular use.</p>
<p>The best acne face wash that includes this ingredient, can be found online. Be sure to check out other products in your local pharmacy, as there will be a few options there as well. If in doubt, speak to your chemist. It is the common choice of treatment for sufferers of mild to moderate acne.</p>
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		<title>Learn the Truth About Benzoyl Peroxide &#8211; Is it Really the Best Choice For Clearing Your Acne?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Amy K. Sharp
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Many acne treatments on the market contain benzoyl peroxide as an acne fighting main ingredient. The trouble with this ingredient is that is has side effects that are harmful to your skin.
Healthy skin is irritated during the use of benzoyl peroxide during treatment of the pimples associated with acne. If healthy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Amy K. Sharp<br />
Source: ezinearticles.com</p>
<p>Many acne treatments on the market contain benzoyl peroxide as an acne fighting main ingredient. The trouble with this ingredient is that is has side effects that are harmful to your skin.</p>
<p>Healthy skin is irritated during the use of benzoyl peroxide during treatment of the pimples associated with acne. If healthy skin is affected in such a negative way, how can a drug like this really be helping a spot that is infected due to an acne pustule?</p>
<p>In 1995, after having classified benzoyl peroxide as a Category I ingredient for years, the FDA claimed it classified as a Category III drug that contains harmful side effects to your skin after long term use.</p>
<p>Why even use a drug that has any side effects at all when you can give you skin what is going to best for it and your whole body through natural ingredients. If side effects were in the drug before 1995, they are most likely still in it. No one should risk their skin to the side effects of any chemicals in drugs.</p>
<p>Researchers believe that the peeling and blistering aren&#8217;t the only side effects of benzoyl peroxide. There is proof that the use of this substance can and does cause the production of free radicals, causing a skin reaction that could be the same as extended exposure to the sun.</p>
<p>Exposure to the sun over a period of time does cause cancer. The same free radicals were produced by extended use of benzoyl peroxide.</p>
<p>In many cases of acne, long period of using these kinds of products for treatment could produce the same side effects. Why risk it when you can use all natural ingredients and never experience side effects?</p>
<p>You can treat acne from the inside out without the damaging effects of chemicals and drugs that are synthetically manufactured. Human skin may be tough, but not that tough.</p>
<p>You may not notice some of the side effects for years later of some products, as in the case of skin cancer. Using all natural skin care for acne treatments will leave you with beautiful skin and you will better about it, literally.</p>
<p>You need to use products with ingredients like Sage, Yarrow, and Rosemary. These are the ingredients that will feed and cleanse your skin through cleansing and stimulating your bloodstream and waste system.</p>
<p>Use natural products that include Vitamins A, D3, and E. You might want to look for a product with the soothing effects of Lavender and Chamomile for your skin also.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re interested in learning the secrets of finding the <a target="_new" href="http://www.naturalacneadvice.com/" rel="nofollow">best natural acne treatment</a>, visit my website, where I share what products and methods I personally use for fast, and effective results.</p>
<p>Amy K. Sharp is a passionate researcher of how to heal acne naturally and effectively, to learn more about how you can start clearing your skin, visit her website at <a target="_new" href="http://www.naturalacneadvice.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.naturalacneadvice.com/</a></p>
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		<title>Acne Medication</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Alison Cole
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A variety of acne medications with proved efficacy are used in the United States. The selection of the prescription medication for the patient is based on the severity and type of acne. Patients with mild to severe acne can be treated with topical or oral medicines. Although systemic therapy is mainly used [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Alison Cole<br />
Source: articleage.com</p>
<p>A variety of acne medications with proved efficacy are used in the United States. The selection of the prescription medication for the patient is based on the severity and type of acne. Patients with mild to severe acne can be treated with topical or oral medicines. Although systemic therapy is mainly used for treatment of severe acne, it is sometimes needed for moderate cases.<br />
A variety of systemic agents used to clear acne include interlesional corticosteroid injection, isotretinoin, oral antibiotics (tetracycline and erythromycin) and oral contraceptives. Interlesional corticosteroid injection is a much &#8211; diluted corticosteroid injected by the dermatologist to treat severely inflamed cysts and prevent scarring. It helps treat acne by &#8220;melting&#8221; the cyst over a period of 3-5 days. Isotretinoin (a derivative of vitamin A) is a very effective oral drug that can help prevent scarring but because of its potential for serious side effects it is contraindicated in pregnant women and in many other conditions. Isotretinoin acts by reducing the size of the sebaceous glands thus preventing the excess secretion of oil and thereby decreasing the growth of bacteria. It has been estimated that up to 90% of patients&#8217; treatment with isotretinoin result in complete or almost complete recovery from cystic acne.<br />
Tetracycline and erythromycin are effective broad-spectrum oral antibiotics used to treat moderate to severe inflammatory acne. Tetracycline reduces inflammatory lesions of acne but is contraindicated in pregnant and breast feeding women, and children of less than 8 years of age. Doxycycline and minocycline, the synthetic derivatives of tetracycline, are also used to treat acne. Appropriate oral contraceptives that are valuable adjuncts in the treatment of acne in females include: ethynodiol, norgestimate, norethindrone and norethindrone acetate. They act by inhibiting the overactivity of sebaceous glands (oil glands).<br />
Azelaic acid, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, erythromycin, and sodium sulfacetamide are the prescription topical antimicrobials used to treat acne vulgaris in the United States. Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid that has bacteriostatic and keratolytic properties. Benzoyl peroxide is inexpensive and best at killing P. acnes. When used in combination with antibiotics (erythromycin, clindamycin), benzoyl peroxide increases efficacy and reduces antibiotic resistance. Clindamycin is a safe and well tolerated semi-synthetic antibiotic that acts by reducing P. acnes and decreasing inflammation. Topical erythromycin is an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agent but may cause skin dryness and possible irritation. Sodium sulfacetamide products mostly contain sulfur and are used in patients who cannot tolerate other topical antimicrobials.<br />
Several types of prescription topical retinoids used to treat acne include adapalene, tazarotene, and tretinoin. Adapalene is a synthetic retinoid analog that unclogs pores and demonstrates anti-inflammatory properties. Tazarotene is a second-line retinoid option that helps treat acne by stopping the development of new comedones. Tretinoin is a natural retinoid that works to gradually unclog pores and keep them unplugged.<br />
Acne provides detailed information about acne, acne medication, acne products, and more. Acne is affiliated with Acne Skin Care Products.</p>
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		<title>Body Acne</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:36:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Greg Culver
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Acne is a common skin problem affecting people from young teenagers to adults. It is, in fact, a bacteria (propionibacterium acnes) that grows in a follicle. Consequently, any product that can kill the bacteria will be effective. (More on this later)
Characteristics of acne include red lesions that may have a yellowish &#8220;head&#8221; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Greg Culver<br />
Source: articleage.com</p>
<p>Acne is a common skin problem affecting people from young teenagers to adults. It is, in fact, a bacteria (propionibacterium acnes) that grows in a follicle. Consequently, any product that can kill the bacteria will be effective. (More on this later)<br />
Characteristics of acne include red lesions that may have a yellowish &#8220;head&#8221; known as whiteheads. Other common types may also include blackheads, papules and pustules. It can appear all over the body and is very common on the back, chest, shoulders and the buttocks. Irritation of the skin can make acne worse so it&#8217;s best not to scratch the area of your body where the acne is present. Additionally, other irritants such as tight fitting clothing, and accessories that may aggravate your skin may contribute to a worsening of your acne.<br />
There are many different cures and applications that can ease the problem and for mild cases, the use of an over the counter product that includes benzoyl peroxide will certainly do the job on mild cases. However, for more serious cases you will need to use as much as it takes in order to rid your skin of the problem. Benzoyl peroxide actually kills the bacteria and this is the reason why it is such an effective product. Another plus for this product is that your skin will not develop a tolerance for it, unlike some other antibiotic products. A word of caution though &#8211; a low percentage of people are allergic to benzoyl peroxide, so before using it, just test a small area of your skin just in case. It can also bleach clothing so avoid contact with your clothes.<br />
Tip: A 2.5% cream will work just as well as a 10% solution which can also cause over drying of your skin.<br />
Cleansing<br />
It is very important to understand that treating acne starts with very gentle and non invasive cleansing of the area affected. Harsh scrubbing will only serve to irritate the area and cause more acne problems for you. Look for a cleanser that doesn&#8217;t overly dry out your skin. For your face avoid using soap.<br />
Moisturising<br />
To avoid overly drying out your skin, particularly on your face, you must moisturize every day. This will keep your skin in good order and will combat the initial drying and reddening of your skin from the use of benzoyl peroxide. A moisturizer that has a low dose of lactic acid in it will be useful to stopping the flakiness that can occur with overly dry skin.<br />
Tip: If you happen to have a very severe case of acne then you should make an appointment to see a dermatologist. They can set you up on a program designed to treat your condition.<br />
myacne&#8211;solutions.blogspot.com<br />
Greg Culver is the web owner of http://www.acnetreatmenthome.com a site dedicated to providing information, resources and artiles offering real solutions to acne sufferers.</p>
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