Acne is a common teenage condition that appears to be unavoidable. Why do some teenagers have flawless skin? Are you one of those that have tried every product on the market to eliminate pimple, zits, and balckheads? All acne starts with a clogged pore. The pore gets clogged with dirt, excess sebum, bacteria and dead skin cells. The technical name for the clogged pore is comedone. The comedone is not visible by just looking at the skin. The comedone lies just beneath the skin's surface. The comedone turns into a visible lesion but it can form different types of lesion depending on the type of comedo that forms. People are unique and each person's skin may react differently and form different types of lesions.
Though acne is a general term, there are several distinct types of acne. They basically fall into two types; inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne. Papules are a type of inflammatory acne. Papules are firm pink bumps, which may be red at the base, and contain yellow or white nodules. Papules tend to be large and very painful. Nodules are the most severe form of acne, these nodules can continue for weeks, months or even years. Pauples and nodules both have the tendency to leave scars. Whiteheads are a type of non-inflammatory acne. Whiteheads occur when the clogged pore stays below the surface of the skin and blackheads occur when the clogged pore enlarges and pushes through the skin.
Does Proactiv really work to eliminate acne?
Proactiv is an acne treatment that attempts to attack acne before you can actually see the pimple. Proactiv is an acne treatment system consisting of three products - renewing cleanser, revitalizing toner and repair treatment lotion. The cleanser and lotion both use benzoyl peroxide as their key active ingredient, a substance that is an anti-microbial, which penetrates the skin pores to fight the acne. The skin toner contains glycolic acid to restore balance and help exfoliate.
Proactiv was created by two dermatologists, who wanted to find a better way to treat acne patients. After years of experimenting, they finally produced a treatment that they thought would work. Proactiv may work for many people but it may also cause irritation. Acne treatments are varied and you should look for products that have key ingredients that are clinically proven effective at eliminating acne.
Kristine Simmons is a healthcare professional who is an advocate for alternative all natural treatment options to promote health, wellness and beauty. She does extensive clinical research on various prescription, over the counter products and all natural ingredients and gives insightful information on many health and beauty topics.
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