What Causes Acne on Certain Areas of Your Face?

There was a time when i asked myself why i have acne problems only on certain area of my face? Why my forehead is perfectly clear, but in the same time acne on my cheeks are driving my crazy? Then i heard about Chinese medicine, about Shiatsu and other alternative treatments from girl giving in cosmetic salon giving my a facial treatment. I believed that natural east-based medicine can explain many diseases and health problems so i wanted to see what they say about acne.
Acne on our faces are telling us that something is not balanced inside our body. Main causes can be stress, hormones, digestive problems, weak liver. These factors are interconnected but Shiatsu medicine say that acne on certain areas of our face, can tell us what is the main cause and why we have acne breakouts. In Chinese medicine, acne on the cheeks would normally correspond to the Stomach (the Stomach “channel” on the face runs directly down from below the eye, thus covering the cheek.)
It may be representative of too much “Damp” and “Heat” in the Stomach channel which can arise for many reasons, e.g. emotional, dietry, menstrually etc.

Apparently, the areas that acne occurs on, on your face, are each caused by something different, be it stress, hormones or digestion. A problem with any of these could cause a certain area of your face to break out.

The area around the mouth and the chin is often indicative of Liver disharmony (the Liver channel deep pathway runs around the mouth). The Liver is particularly susceptible to Damp and Heat which are often the main causes of acne (in Chinese Medicine).

As we can see, main causes are stomach/digestive/intestines and liver problems. For those acne suferers where weak liver is root of acne, well known herb milk thistle is beneficial for making a liver stronger and eliminate toxins. Our stomach digests by using acid to break down the food into smaller particles so it can be easily absorbed by our intestines. The acid produced is hydrochloric acid (HCL) and it will break down protein, kill pathogens and microns, control absorption of B12, control absorption of nutrients, Vitamin C, created indigestion and prevents constipation. If our HCL level is low, this will contribute to acne growth. But the level of HCL can be increased by taking digestive enzyme that contains this acid.
For intestines and digestive problems related to your acne - you will benefit from Probiotic supplements. Probiotics are bacteria that help maintain the natural balance of organisms (microflora) in the intestines.
Any acne on your cheeks is probably caused by stress and stomach problems. This means if you are suffering from an ulcer or bloating or any other stomach issues, you could end up with cheek acne.
Acne found on the tip of your chin, on your nose, or on your chest and back come from a hormonal imbalance. They can be the result of many things from irregular periods to pregnancy. You will probably need help from your doctor to clear up these problems.

All about Your Acne Scars - Solution Exist

Recently i thought a lot about acne scarring and how to deal with that one. First of all, if you have scare-prone skin, you must to treat your active acne and make sure you’re free of breakouts. There are lot of different treatments both topical and oral, and you should find your solution. You can always contact your dermatologist and he can help you. If you are in that group of unlucky people who tried all that medications and treatments and nothing seemed to work for your active acne, then speak with your dermatologist and he will consider topical Tretinoin or Roaccutane for you. If you are free of acne, but you are left with lot of acne scarring there is numerous treatments you can do for your skin and beauty.

Please carefully watch this video. You will learn lot about your acne and scars problems. You will see different treatments and solutions.
You will also see that you are not alone in this problems because some celebrities suffer from same skin problems as you. Just take a look at the video.

There are two types of scars : Atrophic and non atrophic. Atrophic are depressed scars where skin tissues is lost, and non atrophic are those ones where skin level was risen up. Alpha Hydroxy Acids - Fruity acids are known to restructure skin and heal atrophic acne scars. You can get your salon-treatment of AHA in high concentrations done by professionals and that’s proven to help your overall skin tone. AHA treatments are done by cosmetic professionals or dermatologists usually in the autumn as this treatment make your skin very sensitive to the sun. During the treatment your skin is peeling and new layers of the skin are coming to the surface.
This can be crucial and beneficial for some types of scars, but at the same time for more serious acne scars you must consider IPL lasers and dermabrasion treatments with your doctor. Lasers are known to fix acne scars very well but you must be careful and do not let everybody to work with lasers around your skin. Be around proven people and do not trust to every cosmetic-salon, because their goal is to make money in the first place.

Acne Research - Acne Cure Finally FOUND?

POSITIVE RESULTS FROM PHASE I CLINICAL TRIAL OF SMT D002 FOR THE TREATMENT OF SEBORRHEA, A PRIMARY CAUSE OF ACNE

We all know that primary cause of acne is excessive sebum production, which is known to be successfully controlled by well known acne drug Roaccutane or Accutane. Roaccutane is known to work in almost all acne patients and it’s considered real acne cure, but in the same time is blamed for serious side effects including depression and mental problems, vision problems, liver intoxication etc. so it cannot be used long-term way. But unbelievable news is coming now from the Oxford,UK. Scientists are claiming that new drug tested under the name of SMT D002 can be used to control sebum production with same results as Roaccutane but without any serious side effects and in completely safe way.

“Acne sufferers all around the Globe are excited about news from the UK. This is a big hope for us.”

Research Summary

Oxford, UK, 15 April 2008, Summit Corporation plc (AIM: SUMM), a leading UK biotechnology company, today announces a positive outcome from its repeat-dose Phase I clinical trial of SMT D002, its candidate for the treatment of seborrhea (excessive sebum production), a primary cause of acne.

According to the study SMT D002 is proven to suppresses sebum levels by 90% in repeat-dose trial.

The study was conducted in 18 healthy volunteers and examined the effect of repeat oral doses of SMT D002 over a four-day period. The key findings of the Phase I clinical trial are:

? Statistically significant levels of sebum suppression (primary endpoint) of 90% when compared to the placebo group (p=0.04)

? SMT D002 proved to be safe with no serious or unexpected adverse side-effects reported
? Sebum levels measured over six hours following treatment using a Sebumeter, an industry accepted method
? Results from trial support a previous positive Phase I single-dose study conducted in nine volunteers

The results of this trial confirm the potential of SMT D002 as a new therapeutic agent for the treatment of seborrhoea in acne patients. Acne is a multi-billion dollar market and it is estimated that there are 54 million patients in the developed world with acne. Approximately eight million acne sufferers are also resistant to current topical retinoid acne treatments and therefore any new and effective treatment is anticipated to gain a sizeable share of this high-value market. In addition, seborrhoea is a non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease that is estimated to affect a large proportion of patients.

Summit plans to develop a topical formulation of SMT D002 to further evaluate its efficacy in the treatment of acne and the Company is actively seeking a commercial partner to advance this candidate from the clinic through to the market.

For more information you can download summary of Summit plc drug trial from official site: http://www.summitplc.com/uploads/08_SUMM_05AcnetrialFINAL.pdf

About Company

About Summit plc is a leading UK biotechnology company that discovers and develops proprietary new drugs. The Company’s internal drug development programmes are underpinned by its advanced carbohydrate chemistry and zebrafish drug screening technology platforms, which it also provides on a collaborative or fee-for-service basis to the pharmaceutical industry.

Summit plc has a broad range of drug discovery programmes in the clinical, pre-clinical and discovery stages of development, which target serious diseases with a high unmet medical need. These therapeutic areas include neurological disorders, anti-infectives, ophthalmic diseases and oncology.

When it will be available? Regarding the company, if drug pass all the tests, it will be available in 2011-2012 period. In 2009 Phase II testing is expected. It’s said that first it will be available in topical-cream form. It is thought that it would achieve quicker results as a cream treatment. There is a lot of excitement with SMT D002 because of its positive results in acne cases and the fact that it is almost completely free of side effects. In the moment, company is looking for market-partner who will help in commercializing the drug before it become widely available.

For more information, please contact:

Summit plc Tel: +44 (0)1235 443951 Steven Lee, PhD, Chief Executive Officer Darren Millington, ACMA, Chief Financial Officer Richard Pye, PhD, Investor Relations

ACNE! How to get rid of it without buying products from the store!

I can only think of 2 things that you can do for yourself

1. Wash your face with soap and water every couple of hours every day to keep it oil free
2. Pop the pimples that show the most -  it would most likely take forever to get the ones that don’t show unless you’re close anyway. A neat trick is to put a warm washcloth on your face then try popping. It opens up the pores so you don’t need as much pressure to pop one.

That’s all I can think of but I would recommend something store bought anyway.

They simply work better then home remedies. But remember to use as directed because if you use it too much you can dry out your face which is even worse because it’s itchy and always remember - If it’ s a very bad case of Acne check in with a dermatologist!!

Acne products for Asian Teenagers

Many of our readers have asked:

What is the best acne product for an Asian teenager.

I think at this point, it is best recommended that you should speak with a dermatologist to see what regimen would work best with your skin type and for the exact problem you are having. It could be more than just acne and you’d hate to aggravate it or damage your skin by trying everything under the sun before going to a professional.

 

However, we do have some tips and tricks (submitted by our users) to try if you don’t want to go the dermatologist route. Please note - use these with caution as they are not dermatologist approved remedies.

 

1. (Tinashe - Texas) - For me personally it would sound funny but I thought of using VapoRub on my acne and it really works. My friend told me to use VapoRub on pimples and when you see one coming on to dab enough VapoRub to cover it. The VapoRub actually has ingredients that quickly dry out the pimple. I had a huge zit on my forehead and it was extremely red and I quickly put VapoRub on it and the next day it was like it wasn’t even there. Another bonus is that it’s very soothing. I apply it over night and your skin is nice and moist giving you that dewy sheen. I use it now as an acne product and moisturizer. It’s amazing. Trust me, first use VapoRub for your acne and see if you see any improvement

An interesting tidbit from one of our readers…. Vaporub… who would have ever thought.

 

If you ttry and see good results, why not post your comments on its effectiveness

What foundation should I choose for acne prone sensitive oily skin?

If you have acne prone sensitive and oily skin, try the foundations and makeup from ColorScience They claim that if you leave it on at night it wont affect your skin.  Based on various reports and recommendations, I’m very sure that these products will keep your skin looking healthy and non acne prone.  Just don’t apply too much. Moderation is key.