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Overview, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:33 pm

Overview

Acne is a disorder of the hair follicles in which blackheads (comedones) develop in the skin. Increased flow from oil (sebaceous) glands in the dermis combined with increased shedding of dead skin cells can cause the oil-cell mixture to block the follicle openings, resulting in comedones. If clogged follicles become infected with bacteria, inflammation and closed, pus-filled comedones (pustules) may develop.

Causes and Risk Factors

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Re: Overview, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis

Post a new topicby Alease on Sat Oct 18, 2008 6:18 am

Having dealt with acne well into my late 20's, I now believe through experience and discovery, that acne begins within. So we can't try to patch our skin problems with an outward fix. I think skin conditions can be a result of something hormonal, possible need for internal cleansing in the colon and other areas, sometimes a result of toxicity, etc. My advice is work from the inside out. Commercial products and things like that will only give minimal results...I learned that finally after trying hundreds of products. A natural skin care treatment is the way to go, with lasting, SAFE results. A friend passed this on to me and I'm passing it on to others to let people know there is hope & working treatments out there! [moderator note: website address has been removed]
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