Acne... Could this be an allergic reaction?!
Question: Acne!.!.!. Could this be an allergic reaction!?
I'm 17 and my acne isn't really bad, but it's definitely not non-existant like most people's and like it pretty much used to be!. I used to use Axe Unlimited shower gel(and shampoo and conditioner and face wash, but that hasn't changed) and would barely have any acne at all but then they quit making it so I switched to Kilo!. When I switched I started having a lot more acne, especially on my back and neck and places other than my face where I used to never have any!. I thought maybe my body just wasn't used to it and it would stop, but it never did so I switched again to the Hydrating!. It's not as bad as it was, but still there and worse than it used to be!. Also my finger is cut really bad so right now it's hard for me to shower so I haven't been as often and I noticed that the longer I go without a shower the more it actually clears up!. What should I do!? Switch again!? Also I don't want to switch to something I can't stand the smell of and there's not a lot of options left there!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
This could actually end up as a more severe allergic reaction!. It's more than likely that it is; go see your doctor, and they'll run an allergy test on you or send you to a dermatologist!. You'll most likely figure out what's wrong, and be able to find something that suits your likes and your body's likes!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I think acne is more like a skin reaction to and the blocking of pours that cannot breathe therefore the discharge rots inside and turns into puss, it is also a bacterial infection!. I guess it could be a result of few starters!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Acne is not an allergic reaction!. Acne is caused by bacteria, whereas allergic reactions are governed by histamine!.
You need to change to an acne wash; I would recommend Clean & Clear's Advantage Acne Wash!. Using an entire anti-acne kit might provide even better results!.
Different people experience acne at different times; 17 is not an unusual time for someone to experience an increase in their acne -- this can be a very typical time!. This is just, unfortunately, a stage that your skin is going through!. It may be necessary for you to see a dermatologist if you are unable to control your acne with over-the-counter acne products!. There is nothing in Axe products which will fight or control acne!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You need to change to an acne wash; I would recommend Clean & Clear's Advantage Acne Wash!. Using an entire anti-acne kit might provide even better results!.
Different people experience acne at different times; 17 is not an unusual time for someone to experience an increase in their acne -- this can be a very typical time!. This is just, unfortunately, a stage that your skin is going through!. It may be necessary for you to see a dermatologist if you are unable to control your acne with over-the-counter acne products!. There is nothing in Axe products which will fight or control acne!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Acne Vitamin Treatment
Two vitamins, namely, niacin and vitamin A have been used successfully to treat acne!. Vitamin therapy should comprise the intake of 100 mg niacin, three times daily, and 50,000 international units of vitamin A, three times daily!. Vitamin E, 400 mg, should be taken once daily!. Continue this therapy for a month!.
Zinc Treatment for Acne
Zinc is another effective remedy in the area of nutrition that seems to offer new promise of help for acne!. It has shown dramatic results in some cases!. Take zinc in therapeutic doses of 50 mg three times a day!. Zinc is available in tablet and in capsule form!. In tablet form, it is available as Zinfet - 200 mg (Yash Pharma, Bombay)!. The patient can take a quarter tablet so as to get 50 mg of zinc!. In capsule form, zinc is available as Ulseal 220 mg (Tam Pharmaceuticals)!. One-fourth of the powder inside the capsule can be taken as a single dose!. The patient can take a dose of 50 mg daily upto one month or till there is noticeable improvement and then reduce the dose to 25 mg!.
Orange Peel Remedy for Acne
Homemade Acne Treatment with orange peel has been found very effective!. Pound the orange peel with water on a piece stone and apply on acne affected areas!.
Lemon Cure for Acne
A simple remedy at home for acne: Apply lemon juice regularly to reduce pimples and acne!. This has proven beneficial results
Garlic Remedy for Acne
Garlic has been used successfully to cure acne!. Rub with raw garlic several times a day!. Garlic is known to cure the toughest of acne problems!. The external use of garlic helps to clear the skin of spots, pimples and boils!. To cure acne further, eat three seeds of raw garlic once daily for a month!. This purifies the blood stream and ensures basic cleansing of blood & keeps acne away!.
Coriander and Mint Juice Therapy for Acne
A teaspoon of coriander juice, mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder, is another effective home remedy for pimples and blackheads!. Apply mixture on the face after thoroughly washing it every night before retiring!. Use mint juice in a similar manner as coriander juice!.
Acne Fenugreek Treatment
Fenugreek is another useful remedy for acne!. Make a paste of fenugreek leaves and apply over the face every night before going to bed!. Wash off with warm water in the morning!. This prevents pimples and blackheads!.
Acne Cucumber Treatment
Grated cucumber applied over the face, eyes, and neck for fifteen to twenty minutes has been found effective!. It is the best tonic for your complexion!. Its regular use prevents pimples and blackheads!.
Acne diet
Acne : Home Remedies suggested by users
All-fruit Acne diet
To begin with, the patient should take only an 'all-fruit' diet for a week, taking three meals a day, of fresh juicy fruits, such as apples, pears, grapes, grapefruit, pineapples, and peaches!. Only unsweetened lemon or plain water, either hot or cold, should be drunk and nothing else!.
Well-balanced Acne diet
After the one-week, all-fruit diet, the patient can gradually adopt a well-balanced diet with emphasis on raw foods, especially fresh fruit and vegetables, sprouted seeds, raw nuts, and wholegrain cereals, particularly millet and brown rice!. Further short periods of the 'all-fruit' diet for three days or so may be necessary at a monthly interval till the skin's condition improves!.
Avoid strong tea/coffee, soft drinks and processed foods
Meats, sugar, strong tea or coffee, condiments, pickles, soft drinks, candies, ice cream, refined and processed foods should be avoided as far as possible!.
Other Acne natural treatments
Warm-water enema
During the initial one week 'all-fruit' diet, a warm-water enema taken daily cleanses the bowels!. Apply hot fomentation locally to open up the pores and to bring out the waste matter!. Then rinse the affected parts with cold water!.
Hot Epsom salts bath
A hot Epsom salts bath twice a week is beneficial in all cases of acne!. This bath is prepared by adding 1 ? kg of Epsom salts to 60 litres of water having a temperature of about 37!.8
Two vitamins, namely, niacin and vitamin A have been used successfully to treat acne!. Vitamin therapy should comprise the intake of 100 mg niacin, three times daily, and 50,000 international units of vitamin A, three times daily!. Vitamin E, 400 mg, should be taken once daily!. Continue this therapy for a month!.
Zinc Treatment for Acne
Zinc is another effective remedy in the area of nutrition that seems to offer new promise of help for acne!. It has shown dramatic results in some cases!. Take zinc in therapeutic doses of 50 mg three times a day!. Zinc is available in tablet and in capsule form!. In tablet form, it is available as Zinfet - 200 mg (Yash Pharma, Bombay)!. The patient can take a quarter tablet so as to get 50 mg of zinc!. In capsule form, zinc is available as Ulseal 220 mg (Tam Pharmaceuticals)!. One-fourth of the powder inside the capsule can be taken as a single dose!. The patient can take a dose of 50 mg daily upto one month or till there is noticeable improvement and then reduce the dose to 25 mg!.
Orange Peel Remedy for Acne
Homemade Acne Treatment with orange peel has been found very effective!. Pound the orange peel with water on a piece stone and apply on acne affected areas!.
Lemon Cure for Acne
A simple remedy at home for acne: Apply lemon juice regularly to reduce pimples and acne!. This has proven beneficial results
Garlic Remedy for Acne
Garlic has been used successfully to cure acne!. Rub with raw garlic several times a day!. Garlic is known to cure the toughest of acne problems!. The external use of garlic helps to clear the skin of spots, pimples and boils!. To cure acne further, eat three seeds of raw garlic once daily for a month!. This purifies the blood stream and ensures basic cleansing of blood & keeps acne away!.
Coriander and Mint Juice Therapy for Acne
A teaspoon of coriander juice, mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder, is another effective home remedy for pimples and blackheads!. Apply mixture on the face after thoroughly washing it every night before retiring!. Use mint juice in a similar manner as coriander juice!.
Acne Fenugreek Treatment
Fenugreek is another useful remedy for acne!. Make a paste of fenugreek leaves and apply over the face every night before going to bed!. Wash off with warm water in the morning!. This prevents pimples and blackheads!.
Acne Cucumber Treatment
Grated cucumber applied over the face, eyes, and neck for fifteen to twenty minutes has been found effective!. It is the best tonic for your complexion!. Its regular use prevents pimples and blackheads!.
Acne diet
Acne : Home Remedies suggested by users
All-fruit Acne diet
To begin with, the patient should take only an 'all-fruit' diet for a week, taking three meals a day, of fresh juicy fruits, such as apples, pears, grapes, grapefruit, pineapples, and peaches!. Only unsweetened lemon or plain water, either hot or cold, should be drunk and nothing else!.
Well-balanced Acne diet
After the one-week, all-fruit diet, the patient can gradually adopt a well-balanced diet with emphasis on raw foods, especially fresh fruit and vegetables, sprouted seeds, raw nuts, and wholegrain cereals, particularly millet and brown rice!. Further short periods of the 'all-fruit' diet for three days or so may be necessary at a monthly interval till the skin's condition improves!.
Avoid strong tea/coffee, soft drinks and processed foods
Meats, sugar, strong tea or coffee, condiments, pickles, soft drinks, candies, ice cream, refined and processed foods should be avoided as far as possible!.
Other Acne natural treatments
Warm-water enema
During the initial one week 'all-fruit' diet, a warm-water enema taken daily cleanses the bowels!. Apply hot fomentation locally to open up the pores and to bring out the waste matter!. Then rinse the affected parts with cold water!.
Hot Epsom salts bath
A hot Epsom salts bath twice a week is beneficial in all cases of acne!. This bath is prepared by adding 1 ? kg of Epsom salts to 60 litres of water having a temperature of about 37!.8
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