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What Is Meant By Acne Vulgaris

Acne vulgaris is simply the full name for what we commonly call acne.

Acne is a very common skin disorder which is most commonly seen during the teenage years although it can extend well into the 20s and 30s and is not uncommon at older ages.

In most cases acne is reasonably mild and can be treated with a variety of over-the-counter medications but, in some cases, the condition can be severe and require the attention of your physician or a dermatologist.

The causes of acne are not fully understood although it is known that partly hereditary and it does certainly have a genetic component. It is also influenced by hormonal changes during both puberty and the menstrual cycle and is affected by changes in testosterone, estrogen and androgens.

Other causes are though to include stress, hyperactive sebaceous glands, the accumulation of dead skin cells, bacteria, skin irritation, the use of anabolic steroids and certain medications and chemical compounds.

So, is acne vulgarus contagious?

Because an important element of acne in the P. acnes bacterium poor hygiene will result in this bacterium being spread from one person to the next thus spreading the condition.

Acne Cream Differin Differin is the brand name for a retinoid-like drug known as adapalene which controls, but does not cure, acne. Pimples typically take 6 to 8 weeks to form under the skin and, during the first weeks of treatment, Differin may cause these pimples to come to the surface and thus appear to make your condition worse. Read more

Can Aloe Vera Cure An Acne Scar? In recent years Aloe Vera seems to have come to the fore as some sort of miracle cure for every condition you care to mention and appears today in just about any product you care to mention including soaps, shampoos and face washes. But can it really be used to cure an acne scar? Read more

Blue Light Laser Acne Treatment In some cases acne requires more advanced treatment methods either because of the severity of the acne or because of a desire to avoid the side effects from many acne medications. Modern advanced acne treatments offer an alternative which many people today find particularly attractive and among the most popular are light treatments. Read more

Is Body Spray Acne Medication Effective? When we talk about acne thoughts tend to turn initially to facial acne and it is easy to forget that acne is not simply confined to the face and frequently appears on other parts of the body including the neck, chest, back and arms. Read more

What Are The Causes Of Cystic Acne? Cystic acne (which is more properly referred to as nodulocystic acne) is an uncommon and severe cause of acne in which the blocked oil glands which give rise to normal acne (acne vulgaris) burst creating pus and inflammation in the surrounding tissue. Read more

What Can I Eat To Get Rid Of Acne As a fourteen year old boy I had more than my fair share of problems with acne and had a face which resembled the surface of the moon. Of course everyone said that it was quite normal at my age and was nothing to worry about, but I felt very embarrassed by my appearance and for a while didn't even want to go out of the house. Read more

Using A Natural Nodular Acne Treatment Nodular acne is a severe form of regular acne (acne vulgaris) and consists of larger than normal pimples which can be quite painful and last for many months. Read more

Women and Acne Women have a hard time when it comes to acne because they tend to be judged more on their looks than men and their hormonal system makes them more prone to acne at certain times. Read more

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