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Acne
8
Simple Steps for Treating Adult Acne
by Naweko San-Joyz
The number people
over 30 needing acne treatments has
climbed to the extent that a report published in Journal of the
American Academy of Dermatology recommends raising the age for
insurance coverage of the acne drug tretinoin to at least 40. The
authors of the report, Drs. Steven Feldman and Alan Fleischer,
dermatologists at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, add
that many insurance companies refuse to pay for tretinoin prescriptions
for patients older than 25.
Even if your insurance
company leaves you to fend
for
yourself, you still have options for freeing yourself from acne and
wrinkles. At first, coping with acne and wrinkles may seem like a
cosmetic catch 22. Do you dry your skin with acne cleansers containing
benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, and worsen your wrinkles? Or, do
you smear on the moisturizer to smooth the wrinkles, but cope with the
zits brought on by the extra oil?
Before you get
frantic, ask yourself a series of
questions. Adult acne may be the result of hormonal flunctuations,
triggers by diet, stress or your environment.
1. Are you regular?
About 70% of your
immune system is located in your intestines. If this
area is blocked with waste, your immuno-defenses are down. So, instead
of waste leaving your body via the rectum, it chooses to leave through
the skin. Waste leaving the skin can cause an infection that presents
itself as acne.
2. Are you tense?
Tension likewise
reduces the vigor of the immune system. Take a few
deep breaths throughout the day to calm your body. Take a long walk in
the fresh air to wind down.
3. Are you eating all
the nutrients you need?
Cases of acne have
been improved with consuming foods containing zinc,
essential fatty acids, vitamin A and a host of other nutrients. All of
these vital nutrients are available in leafy green vegetables, fruits
and olive oil.
4. Are you constantly
thinking about a personal
issue
that you have not addressed?
Not resolving
personal issues creates conflict and tension in the body.
Again, these issues most be addressed to avoid undue stress within the
body.
5. Are you exercising
everyday?
Exercise reduces
stress and gives you an opportunity to subconsciously
contemplate challenges that you may be facing. Physical activity also
keeps your muscles and intestines toned, which keeps encourages
regularity.
6. Are you changing
your pillowcase frequently?
Using a dirty
pillowcase aggravates an acne condition. Your face
naturally secretes oils during the night. These oils are sticky. So if
you pillowcase if dirty, you are allowing your face to collect extra
waste during the night, which could further clog your pores.
7. Have you moved
recently or are you changing
your
job/career?
New demands or
feelings of lose can sometimes accompany change.
Transfer these emotions into something constructive by writing in a
journal or envisioning how these changes are going to benefit you. Find
comfort in these changes and opportunities for new beginnings.
8. (Women) Do you also
experience excessive facial
hair
growth and erratic periods?
Conditions such as
acne, excessive facial hair, and erratic periods
could indicate an androgen disorder or other underlying hormonal
imbalances. Your doctor can provide you with a series of endocrine
tests to ascertain your hormone levels and what corrective actions you
should take. Ricardo Azziz, M.D, who serves as Chair of the Department
of Obstetrics and Director of the Center for Androgen-Related Disorders
at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, estimates that 80 percent of women with
excessive androgen levels suffer from an endocrine disorder called
polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Dr. Azziz adds that women with PCOS
often have insulin resistance and are at increased risk for developing
Type II diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.
Health
author and
Stanford University graduate Naweko San-Joyz lovingly writes from her
home in San Diego. Her works include “Acne Messages: Crack the code of
your zits and say goodbye to acne” (ISBN: 0974912204) and the upcoming
work “Skinny Fat Chicks, Why we’re still not getting this dieting
thing” (ISBN: 0974912212) for release in June of 2005. For useful acne
self-help articles visit http://www.Noixia.com Article
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/
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