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		<title>TWO-TANDEM ACNE TREATMENT</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[TWO-TANDEM ACNE TREATMENT There is a new acne treatment system that puts together two powerful ingredients that fight acne-causing bacteria.  The SkinMedica Acne System is a system that contains natural and therapeutic antiseptics that rids the skin of bacteria to result in skin that is clean inside and outside.  With its tandem of salicylic acid [...]]]></description>
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<p>There is a new acne treatment system that puts together two powerful ingredients that fight acne-causing bacteria.  The SkinMedica Acne System is a system that contains natural and therapeutic antiseptics that rids the skin of bacteria to result in skin that is clean inside and outside.  With its tandem of salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, the <a href="http://theskincarereviews.com/skinmedica-acne-system/">SkinMedica Acne System</a> works in effectively fighting acne causing germs.  The acne treatment’s advance microparticle delivery system works in distributing the active ingredients well resulting in controlled acne appearance and reduced oil production.  It’s safe formulation makes the treatment work well without causing skin irritation.</p>
<p>Using SkinMedica’s Acne Treatment Foaming Wash primes the face by cleaning out the bacteria on the skin’s surface.  With just two full pumps of the mixture massaged gently onto the entire face for one minute, the salicylic acid in the mixture is worked effectively all over the face.  Any remaining dirt would be cleaned out by smoothing the Acne Treatment Toner all over the face with a cotton ball after washing.  Then a thin layer of benzoyl peroxide in the Acne Treatment Lotion is applied throughout the face.  If the face is a little dry, an extra layer of moisturizer can be applied after the lotion.</p>
<p>SkinMedica Acne System’s two-tandem three-step acne fighting regimen was devised by medical experts led by SkinMedica’s founder Dr. Richard Fitzpatrick.  Dr. Fitzpatrick brings his decades of experience to SkinMedica’s innovative line of skin care products designed to make <a href="http://theskincarereviews.com">skin care</a> more affordable and more accessible to more and more people.</p>
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		<title>FIGHTING ACNE EFFECTIVELY</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:28:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FIGHTING ACNE EFFECTIVELY Now, acne is no longer a difficult skin problem to get rid of.  SkinMedica’s Acne System makes it easy to control acne even on problematic skin.  Those who use this product line has experienced successful results in conditions that involve the breaking out of skin or the appearance of acne.  This product [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>FIGHTING ACNE EFFECTIVELY</p>
<p>Now, acne is no longer a difficult skin problem to get rid of.  SkinMedica’s Acne System makes it easy to control acne even on problematic skin.  Those who use this product line has experienced successful results in conditions that involve the breaking out of skin or the appearance of acne.  This product line works by cleansing the skin at the surface and preventing pores from getting clogged.  Natural therapeutic antiseptics are used to destroy bacteria at the skin surface and reduce breakouts.</p>
<p>SkinMedica’s Acne System is a complete system that boast of two main ingredients in the known acne-fighting elements salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide.  The makers of this system has infused an advanced microparticle delivery system in the product so that successful results in controlling acne can be achieved without skin irritation.  This integrated system of acne treatment can effectively rid the skin of dirt and acne-causing particles.</p>
<p>The system claims to clean skin and destroy bacteria in three steps:  cleanse, tone, moisturize.  The acne treatment foaming wash serves to clean the skin.  Two full pumps of the foaming wash squeezed onto the palm of the hand should be massaged over the moistened face for about a minute before rinsing off thoroughly.  This should be followed up with the acne treatment toner applied using a cotton ball after cleansing.  The last step is to use the acne treatment lotion applied in a thin layer over the entire face.</p>
<p>SkinMedica’s Acne System is a FDA approved.  Just like the entire line of SkinMedica products, the Acne System is formulated and devised by competent medical practitioners led by Dr. Richard Fitzpatrick who is a pioneer in laser and dermatologic treatments for the past three centuries.</p>
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		<title>A Bust For Facial Woes &#8211; Acne Treatments</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:48:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[No matter how oily your face is, the Glytone Acne Treatment Kit can provide you a solution for your acne problems.  This claim has been affirmed by a number of testimonials detailing how the acne treatment kit has helped them solve their acne problems.  Unlike other acne treatments, the Glytone Acne Treatment Kit is only [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No matter how oily your face is, the Glytone Acne Treatment Kit can provide you a solution for your acne problems.  This claim has been affirmed by a number of testimonials detailing how the acne treatment kit has helped them solve their acne problems.  Unlike other acne treatments, the Glytone Acne Treatment Kit is only available in doctors’ offices.</p>
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<p>As the treatment is prescribed by your dermatologist, you can trust that the Glytone Acne Treatment Kit is the right product to solve your facial woes given your skin type and condition.</p>
<p>The Glytone Acne Treatment Kit is composed of three products with potent ingredients that are proven to work towards fighting acne in skin types that are excessively oily.  The main ingredients of the acne treatment kit are glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and benzoyl peroxide.  These ingredients are also found in other <a href="http://theskincarereviews.com">skin care</a> treatments, but since they are used all together in the Glytone Acne Treatment Kit and in the right formulation, the treatment becomes more effective.</p>
<p>This treatment kit effectively busts your acne problems by breaking down dead skin cells, sloughing them off, and completely cleansing the face.  The facial pores are cleared of dead skin cells, unclogged of impurities, and cleansed of dirt and bacteria by the three active ingredients of the treatment kit.  By using the cleansing gel, the treatment toner, and the benzoyl peroxide treatment gel as prescribed by your dermatologists, you can soon see results in an oil-controlled and acne-free facial skin.  This is one acne treatment kit that you should ask your dermatologist about.  Chances are, this is just the product that you are waiting for to solve your acne problems.</p>
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		<title>Doctors Know Best &#8211; Acne Treatments</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:42:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to your skin, you do not want to keep experimenting especially if it involves your face.  There are thousands of products in the market that claim to make your skin more supple, clearer, and younger looking.  Just one wrong decision on using a product on the basis of advertising claims can cause [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When it comes to your skin, you do not want to keep experimenting especially if it involves your face.  There are thousands of products in the market that claim to make your skin more supple, clearer, and younger looking.  Just one wrong decision on using a product on the basis of advertising claims can cause your skin more harm than good.  One product that has been prescribed by a number of skin care experts is the Glytone Acne Treatment Kit.</p>
<p><a href="http://theskincarereviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/acne-pt-2.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-176" title="acne-pt-2" src="http://theskincarereviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/acne-pt-2.jpg" alt="" width="262" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>While this product is commercially available, it can only be acquired upon a doctor’s advice.  Your doctor is the best person who can tell you which product will work best for your skin type and condition.  The large number of dermatologists prescribing this product and handing out samples of this acne treatment kit is a testament to its effectivity in treating acne.</p>
<p>The Glycone Acne Treatment Kit’s effectivity comes with the potent combination of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and benzoyl peroxide.  All these ingredients can be trusted to deliver results in terms of skin improvement.  The glycolic acid breaks down dead skin cells so they can be sloughed off.  Salicylic acid is an effective cleanser and serves to combat excessive oil production, while benzoyl peroxide acts as an antiseptic that kills acne-producing bacteria.  These three ingredients put together in the three products that comprise the Glyton Acne Treatment Kit have enjoyed testimonies of successful results in a matter of months.</p>
<p>It is easy to use the <a href="http://theskincarereviews.com/glytone-acne-treatment-kit/">Glycone Acne Treatment</a> Kit as part of your <a href="http://theskincarereviews.com">skin care</a> routine.  Just massage and wash your face with the cleansing gel, wipe off your face with the acne treatment toner, and then apply a thin film of benzoyl peroxide acne treatment gel.  It is recommended that this routine be done at least once a day initially especially those with sensitive skin.  If you experience breakouts from initial use of the product, dermatologists explain that you do not be alarmed as this is part of the toxin cleansing process.  Once the toxins have been flushed out, your new and better skin complexion will show through.</p>
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		<title>Dealing Effectively With Acne</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 11:58:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dealing Effectively With Acne One of the most common and difficult skin conditions is the problem with acne. Acne, which usually develops during puberty, is the development of scars on the face after oils secreted by the sebaceous glands merge with dead skin cells, blocking the pores and hair follicles. This leads to the hardening [...]]]></description>
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<p>One of the most common and difficult skin conditions is the problem with acne. Acne, which usually develops during puberty, is the development of scars on the face after oils secreted by the sebaceous glands merge with dead skin cells, blocking the pores and hair follicles. This leads to the hardening of oil being further secreted beneath the skin, allowing bacteria to thrive and cause skin damage or inflammation. Acne could be manifested in pimples and other infection. An estimated 5% to 15% of Americans have acne.</p>
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<p>Acne could come in the form of comedones/microcomedones, blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pustules or pimples, cysts and nodule, or scars. To promote skin protection against and combat acne effectively, it is important to know its causes.</p>
<p>What Causes Acne?</p>
<p>Acne could result from extremely high hormonal levels, which is why it usually starts during puberty. Androgens like testosterone cause acne. Hormones are also the reason why pimples are more likely to develop during a woman’s menstruation period. Hyperactive oil or sebaceous glands also cause the onset of acne.  When combined with heat and stress, acne becomes a bigger problem.</p>
<p>Studies show that stress is also a factor in the exacerbation of acne. Stress alters hormonal levels, which in turn causes acne. Dead skin cells, if not exfoliated or cleansed properly may also cause acne, as well as bacteria accumulated from one’s surroundings. Skin irritation, pollutants, and certain drugs are also found to affect the development of acne.</p>
<p>How to Treat Acne</p>
<p>Among other skin conditions, acne is one of those that cannot be cured. However, if given proper treatment it could be controlled and reduced. Acne treatment products work to prevent or reduce the development of lesions, which lead to acne. The following are the skin care basics you need to know if you are suffering from acne problems.</p>
<p>Over-the-counter treatments such as placebo are available in supermarkets and drugstores. However, they may not be as safe and effective as prescription drugs and products. If you are just beginning to seek treatment for acne, it is advisable to consult dermatologists and <a href="http://theskincarereviews.com">skin care</a> experts.</p>
<p>Exfoliation – In itself, exfoliation is not as effective in controlling acne as much as it is when used as part of an acne treatment program. Exfoliation using alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA) or beta-hydroxy acids (BHA) removes dead skin cells on the skin surface to maximize the effects of topical treatments.</p>
<p>Topical antibacterial – They combat the growth of bacteria in the pores but they might also cause irritation and damage if you have extremely sensitive skin. Topical antibacterials and antibiotics are good regimen for skin protection against acne if it is not too concentrated.</p>
<p>Oral antibiotics – Oral antibiotics are easier to use than their topical or cream counterparts. However, they may cause side effects such as colitis, diarrhea, and dysbacteriosis, among others. Oral antibiotics are more preferable if a large part of the body is affected by acne.</p>
<p>Hormonal treatments – Hormonal treatments are often recommended for women only because it may have sexual side effects. Antiandrogens like cyproterone balance androgens, which are a major contributing factor to the development of acne.</p>
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		<title>Acne: A Common Skin Condition</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:16:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everybody may have had a pimple or acne once in their lives, especially during puberty. Scientifically, acne is an inflammatory disease of the skin that affects the pilosebaceous units, this are the skin structures that consists of a hair follicle and a corresponding sebaceous gland). Acne is very common, but have you ever asked why [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everybody may have had a pimple or acne once in their lives, especially during puberty. Scientifically, acne is an inflammatory disease of the skin that affects the pilosebaceous units, this are the skin structures that consists of a hair follicle and a corresponding sebaceous gland).</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" title="Acne" src="http://www.dermalogica.com/medibac/MediBacSite/AcneChart.gif" alt="" width="251" height="300" /><br />
Acne is very common, but have you ever asked why they grow out from your skin especially right before a date? Well, acne is caused by the blockage on the hair follicles by dead skin cells and excessive oil secretion from the sebaceous glands. The development of acne is due to a combination of several factors, such as heredity, age, gender, diet, grooming habits, environmental pollutants, and/or hormonal levels. A cure for acne hasn’t been invented yet, though there are numerous kinds of treatments formulated to keep acne at a minimal and under control. The wide variety of acne treatment is due to the several different factors that causes and/or exacerbates acne. Each treatment may one or several factors. Also, an acne treatment that may work for you may not work for another. This is due to the complexity of acne.<br />
Acne treatments can be acquired through prescription or over-the-counter. Prescription acne treatments are proven to be more effective than the over-the-counter ones, but it’s still best to consult a qualified dermatologist first before investing on different acne treatment programs.<br />
Below are some of the acne treatments available out in the market:<br />
Exfoliation with AHA and BHA<br />
Exfoliation is a common element of acne treatment programs, since it removes dead and hardened outer skin cells. Topical treatments applied after exfoliation seeps in the skin cells better. Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA) and beta-hydroxy acids (BHA) are common in exfoliating agents used in acne treatments.<br />
Topical Antibacterial<br />
Topical bactericidal agents have been used in acne treatment given that bacterial growth in the pores is a factor in the development of acne.<br />
Benzoyl peroxide is the most common topical bactericidal agent. It is a strong oxidizer that generates oxygen free radicals to kill bacteria. The best thing about benzoyl peroxide is that bacteria do not develop resistance to oxygen, therefore if this treatment works for you, it is likely to keep on working as long as you use it. The problem is that not only do the free radicals damage the bacteria, but it damages your skin as well. Prolong use may cause your skin to irritate and dry out; damage skin cells; and even speed up the skin aging process.</p>
<p>Antibiotics<br />
An alternative to topical bactericidal would be topical antibiotics. Topical antibiotics may even have an advantage over benzoyl peroxide because the antibiotics target the acne- bacteria. This causes minimal damage to the skin, but gets the work done.<br />
Most commonly used antibiotics for topical acne treatments include erythromycin, clindamycin and tetracycline. Topical antibiotics have less side effects than the oral ones, but are still effective. The oral antibiotic’s side may be in the form of a diarrhea, dysbacteriosis, colitis and others. However, the advantage of oral antibiotics over the topical ones is that it’s easier to use, especially if acne affects large areas of the body.<br />
The downside to an antibiotic treatment for acne is that it may not be used for a long duration since bacterial resistance to the drugs may develop.</p>
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