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Acne Vulgaris
Acne vulgaris is a disease that's caused when changes occur in the skin in the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. These changes may occur because of hormones, diet, and some believe from hygiene habits. Acne Vulgaris gets its name from Latin and Old English words primarily. Acne is thought to be a misspelling of Acme, a word meaning the highest point, or from the word “Akmas” meaning point or facial eruption. The word vulgaris, with the same root we get the word “vulgar” from, simply means ”pertaining to the masses”, or also “lacking in aesthetics”. Combined these words describe a facial eruption, lacking in aesthetics, and common to the masses. Hormones and AcneWhen hormones start to change their balance usually in puberty, more testosterone is produced, that's why doctors will often prescribe birth control pills or progesterone for girls when they begin to have acne. For guys, this is not an option.Because of the additional testosterone, and the creation of access keratin, pores can become clogged and a breeding ground for certain types of bacteria that cause acne. Also dirt and excess skin oils along with dead skin can contribute to clog pores.
The role of food and hygeineSome feel that certain food items contribute to acne vulgaris. Among those foods are skim milk products, processed foods, seafood, high carbohydrate foods, and certain vegetable oils. Among those vegetable oils are canola and safflower, and hydrogenated fats like vegetable shortening.Personal hygiene can play a part in minimizing the effects of an acne breakout, but excessive scrubbing can make it worse. There are soaps and lotions available that contain benzoyl peroxide, in concentrations of from two to 10%. Also using a tea tree oil soap or facial wash, or adding a few drops of tea tree oil to your soap or facial wash have proved as effective as benzoyl peroxide in many cases. There are alternative remedies available for acne, including a very popular homeopathic remedy for the treatment and prevention of pimples due to acne. you can use it to clear and heal skin, dry up pimples and prevent future outbreaks. If you are looking for natural alternatives, then take a look at this.
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