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What You Should Know About Acne  

There are many different types and with that come many theories, myths, and treatments. The exact cause of acne remains a mystery. Why some pores are affected and others are not, is not known. Each case of acne is as complex as the individual battling it and a treatment that works on one person may not work on yours.

Acne obviously has physical effects but it can also have psychological effects, especially in teens. Most teenagers already feel awkward and different, add acne to the equation and they are identifiably different. Most teenagers with it tend to have lower self esteem, than their peers with clear skin, and are not involved in as many activities.

Adult acne is on the rise and can also be very difficult to deal with. Due to the changes that our skin goes through as we mature, scarring is often worse in adults  than in teens. Adults are also less likely than teens to seek treatment, leaving them to suffer alone.

Whether you are an adult or a teenager, you probably fall into one of a two main categories, inflammatory or non-inflammatory acnes. If you have blackheads or whiteheads, or both, then you have non-inflammatory. Inflammatory acnes can be a little harder to identify. Inflammatory is characterized by papules, pustules, and in more serious cases, nodules or cysts.

Once you have determined which category you fall into, you can explore the treatment options. Keep in mind that even if you have tried several different treatments to no avail, there is always something else to try. There are new treatments coming up left and right and the next new treatment might be the one that goes directly to work attacking your problem and leaving you with the clear skin you have longed for.

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