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) Will continuous birth control therapy interest acne patients?
ORAL birth control pills have been used to treat acne for many years as they are a safe and effective treatment alternative for some acne patients. Diane 35 has been around for decades and now we have Yasmin. Now very often in dermatology we use Accutane to cure the acne, but this drug has very serious side effects and if you get pregnant while you are taking this drug the baby will be damaged. Therefore, we very often use the birth control pill with the patient who is using Accutane. Most often the woman will take the birth control pill and have a period. However, some women will skip the dummy pills in the birth control pack so that they do not have a period, for whatever reason. Some women may decide to forego menstruation indefinitely, especially those who suffer from endometriosis and other gynaecological complaints. More>> - (
) Alcohol exacts damage on the body
It aggravates acne, makes the eyes look glassy, and the skin acquires a puffy broken vein look.New research indicates that alcohol consumption decreases testosterone levels, and although it acts to lower sexual inhibition, it interferes with sexual performance. It is extremely toxic to unborn children causing permanent organ damage and behavioral abnormalities.
The immune system is depressed with use of alcohol. Alcohol usage is linked with breast cancer, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, rectal cancer, mouth pharynx, larynx and esophageal cancers. It also has a correlation to high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, constipation and strokes. Alcohol usage is linked to gouty arthritis, hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia in diabetics.
Although alcohol interferes with nutrient absorption and in severe alcoholism causes lack of appetite, it can cause obesity due to the very high number of calories per gram (seven calories per gram). More>>
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) How to Destroy Acne Without Destroying Your Skin
Adult acne is a problem that, according to the Web site, Acne.org, affects 25 percent of men and 50 percent of women at some time in their adult lives. Although the triggers for adult acne are unknown, it is thought to have hormonal roots. Diet, evolutionary biology, vitamin deficiency and stress may also play a factor.
No matter what the cause, in order to truly treat and prevent acne and other types of skin blemishes, you need to both clear the skin of acne and give it the ability to control oil and other root causes of skin blemishes. Unfortunately, that's easier said than done.
Acne starts deep, and most treatments on the market today only clean the surface of your skin and treat the last stage of acne – what you see as pimples, whiteheads, blackheads and other ugly blemishes. More>> - (
) Just desserts for the stressed
Stress worsens many skin conditions – such as psoriasis, eczema, hives and acne – and can trigger asthma attacks. Stress is becoming the number one silent killer in America. And it is most often the one disease we can control on our own. So how do you start to control it? Some of us are so far into a regular stress response and feeling all the mental and physical symptoms of it already – its hard to even realize how bad your stress level has gotten – you've simply grown used to it. Starting on the path to controlling your stress is simpler than you think. Studies have found that allowing just 15 minutes for your body to be in a calm, relaxed state will have positive health benefits. When the body begins to relax, it produces a chemical called choline. This naturally produced chemical acts like a glistening waterfall that washes away the harmful effects of adrenaline and cortisol and leaves the body free to begin healing and restoring its own health and wellness; physically, mentally, and even spiritually. More>>