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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 Retin-A Retin-A, or Retirides, is the brand name for tretinoid or vitamin A acid and is used to control, but not to cure, acne. Retin-A works by improving the blood supply to the skin and promoting the peeling of dead skin cells from the acne affected areas and unclogging the pores of the skin. Read more

What Makes Acne Scars Vanish Acne scars can often be treated to very good effect and, while it is not always possible to make them vanish altogether, it is often possible to get very close to removing all trace of them. Read more

Laser Acne Removal Laser acne removal treatments have been around for some time now but it is only in recent years that they have been used not simply for more severe cases of acne, but also for mild to moderate acne. Read more

The Different Types Of Severe Acne Medication The type of severe acne medication which your dermatologist will recommend depends very much upon the particular type of acne from which you are suffering. When it comes to severe acne the condition is divided into 4 types: Read more

Finding The Best Treatments For Cystic Acne Cystic acne (full name: nodulocystic acne) is an uncommon form of severe acne characterized by cysts which can be very large and occasional measure several centimeters in diameter. Read more

Are There Vitamins That Can Cure Acne? We all know that the body needs the right balance of vitamins and minerals in order to remain healthy and to function efficiently and much has been published about the importance of eating a balance diet in order to ensure that our bodies get the necessary range and quantity of vitamins and minerals each day. Read more

Using A Natural Keloid Acne Treatment When we talk about keloid acne we are not really talking about acne itself, but are referring to the scarring which can result from acne. Read more

Is It Possible To Cure Hormonal Acne? The simple answer to the question of whether or not you can cure hormonal acne is yes and no. Read more

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