Do Stress and Facials Promote or Reduce Acnee Breakouts?

People have differing opinions as to what Acnee really is. So, what exactly is Acnee? Do a couple of occasional but recurring zits qualify as a case of Acnee or do you have to have a lot of cyst acne?

Believe it or not, the answer is that occasional pimples or zits do not constitute a true case of Acnee. Although zits do seem to have the ability to appear almost instantaneously and at the most inopportune times, like picture day, prom night, spelling bees, sporting events, dates, and special award ceremonies, they are not a true Acnee outbreak.

The dictionary defines acne as “an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by come dons and pimples, especially on the face, back, chest, and, in severe cases, by cysts and nodules resulting in scarring.”

The anatomical definition of sebaceous glands is: “small subcutaneous glands usually connected with hair follicles. The follicles secrete an oily semi-fluid matter, composed in great part of fat, which softens and lubricates the hair and skin.”

Real Acnee outbreaks are actually a disease of the skin. However, the great news is that Acnee is treatable. Although it can be very embarrassing, cause great emotional distress, and lower your personal self-esteem for a period of time, Acnee is not fatal.

There are new and effective treatments being sought by researchers and great advances have been made in the treatment of Acnee in the last few years. Years ago, when a person had acne, they were pretty much stuck with the problem. There were very few acne scar treatments available and the medical profession didn’t even consider Acnee a disease.

It was long thought that Acnee was the direct result of a diet that was too high in fat and/or sweets. That is no longer the case. Acnee is most often associated with puberty and the onset of pre-teen and teenage years, but it can and does develop in adults as well. When Acnee does finally heal, there can be permanent scars left (from picking and popping) that are unsightly and cause patients to suffer long term emotional distress and low self- esteem.

New and very effective skin resurfacing treatments have been developed getting rid of acnee scars, over the last several years, which have if not completely removed Acnee scars, at least diminished their appearance and severity.

Acnee Fact or Fiction; You can hear a lot of tall tales about acne today, so let’s take a look at the fact or fiction of acne. It is always better to be well armed with factual information so that you don’t get fooled by the fictional facts that surround acne.

Fiction #1: Acnee is caused by a lack of sexual activity.

Fact: Acnee and sexual activity are two entirely separate issues. One has no bearing on the other. Hormones secreted during puberty and young adulthood does have a bearing on acne. They also have a bearing on sexual arousal and activity. However, acne has no bearing on sexual activity nor does sexual activity have any bearing on acne.

Fiction #2: People have Acnee because they are dirty.

Fact: Dirt has no part in Acnee. Dirt is dirt. Acnee is acne. One has nothing to do with the other. Acnee is a build-up of oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria. Dirt isn’t involved. Keeping the face clean can and will help to prevent clogged pores but dirt does not cause acne.

Fiction #3: Dermatologists can cure Acnee.

Fact: Dermatologists can TREAT Acnee. They can help to alleviate the symptoms and help to clear up the pimples, black-heads, white heads and cysts. They can prescribe antibiotics and topical ointments, lotions, and acne creams that will help but there is no cure at this time for Acnee.

Fiction #4: Acnee is simply a skin problem.

Fact: It’s true that Acnee affects the skin but it can also affect the way a person sees himself or herself. Acnee and the scarring it can leave behind may cause a sufferer to become depressed and develop low self-esteem, both of which can lead to larger and more complex life socialization problems. Acne sufferers need the loving support and reassurance from their family and friends to combat Acnee