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　　You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as it is printed as is and the bylines are included. URL’s must appear as hyperlinks. A courtesy copy of your publication China Automobile Elevator would be appreciated. ACNE - Basic Understanding Acne is the bane of existence for nearly 17 million people who suffer from some form of acne. Acne is not only embarrassing but also causes psychosocial effects such as: anxiety, depression, inferiority, insecurity, frustration and self-consciousness. Acne can be in the form of blackheads, whiteheads, pimples or cysts. Can be on the face, neck, shoulders, upper back or chest. The different definitions of acne are:Acne blemish: A flaw in the skinAcne pimple: A small, prominent, inflamed elevation of the skin Blackhead: A condition of the skin characterized by a black tip. Whitehead: A condition of the skin characterized by a small, firm, whitish elevation of the skin Cysts:

When the clogged pore is swollen, infected and forms a bump it’s called a “cyst” Those most susceptible are teenagers and adolescents but it also affects many adults. Although the exact cause of acne is still unknown… there are certain triggers that might possibly contribute to it such as bacteria, blocked pores, hormonal changes, excess oil and also genetics may play a large part in it. One thing you can be sure of…contrary to popular belief, poor hygiene and food such as chocolate does not cause acne. Severe cases of acne may cause pitted skin and scarring. If you have deep acne scars you may want to go for dermabrasion or dermaplaning to give your skin a smoother appearance. These can be used on small areas of the face. There are a wide variety of products available for acne treatment anywhere from the mildest lotions to the severest prescriptive forms of treatment. A study comparing popular acne remedies recently discovered relatively inexpensive lotions are as effective as powerful prescription antibiotics.

You’ll find many pros and cons regarding all forms of treatment but few of the many treatments that have come about over the years have given any lasting effect. Some treatments have actually been very unhealthy and dangerous for the user. One treatment - Accutane, may cause severe birth defects and also cause depression which has led the FDA to strengthen its restrictions on its use. These new restrictions require manufacturers of Accutane and its generic versions to keep track of the doctors who prescribe the drug, and also the pharmacies that sell the drug and the patients who use it. Because it is a high-risk drug, Accutane should be reserved for cases of "severe recalcitrant nodular acne," according to the product's labeling. This type of acne is resistant to standard acne treatment, including oral antibiotics, and is characterized by many nodules or cysts--inflammatory lesions filled with pus and lodged deep within the skin.