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The treatment for nodules, or nodular acne, or cysts, also called cystic acne, should begin as soon as possible to reduce the risk of scarring. This is especially important if you have a history of scarring easily. For those who have nodules, but do not have cystic lesions, the term nodular acne is more accurate. [...]
Healthy pores that function normally will produce normal amounts of sebum (oil) that is easily and evenly distributed to the surface of the skin. When there is too much oil, pores get blocked and blackheads and whiteheads are formed. Blackeads - usually found in people with oily skin - form when the oil in the clogged pore [...]
What makes Acne worse? Squeezing or picking blemishes Hard scrubbing of the skin Using high alkaline products Stress Changing hormone levels in adolescent girls and adult women 7-14 days before their menstrual period starts. Mineral oil from skin products or cosmetics Grease encountered in the work environment (a kitchen with frying vats) Pressure from sports [...]
Years ago we used to treat acne as a local infection using drugs like tetracycline, which lowered the immune system and turned teeth gray, and alkaline soap bars that harden the sebaceous oils in the skin, resulting in cystic acne. Alcohol based products were used to dry out the skin, but that made the [...]
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