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Medications:
Medications can and most often are prescribed by  a doctor to help contain and cure acne after it has appeared.

Self-care:
Are ways in which a person can take care of their skin and face in particular, which include trying to keep the face as clean and as moisturized as possible.

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Dead skin cells collect in open pores. the natural body oil called sebum prevents the pimple from drying out. The sebum may build up and cause the dead skin cells to stick and  be trapped in pores. There can also be micro organisms that can use your face to  breed or cause infection that lead to irritation or massive pimple outbursts. Excess activity of hormones can also contribute to acne.
Pregnancy is a time of major hormone change that may cause a woman to have more acne. Puberty for teens is a major hormone change. (Androgens)

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-Working out can tend to make back acne worse.

-Toothpaste doesn't help acne.

-Chocolate, Pizza, and Fries don't cause acne.

- Stress does not cause acne but it can make it worse.

6 Types of Acne:
Blackheads
Whiteheads
Papules
Pustules
Nodules
Cysts

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-Wash your face two times a day using a gentle cleanser (alcohol free).

-Knowing the type of skin you have and using the correct products.

-Moisturizing keeps your skin hydrated that are fragrance free (noncomedogenic)

-Drink about 8 glasses of water

-Girls,  limit makeup, try not to use heavy foundations as well as using noncomedogenic products for both hair and face.

-Don't pop pimples, it causes an increase on inflammation.

-Resist from touching your face just because it will continue to build bacteria.

-Limiting sun exposure.

-Stay away from baked goods such as chips, or anything containing flour.

-Reducing stress, any hobbies you like, journal writing, meditation etc.

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-Curology is a medicine made for you in particular, it's mailed to your house with a formula made just for your skin.
-The company is an affordable alternative that to many acne treatment medicines such as Nuetrogena and proactive that is actually personalized to each individual customer.

-Benzoyl Peroxide destroys bacteria
-Salicylic Acid unlcogs pores
-Retinol Gels keep pimples from forming
-Organic natural medications
-Antibiotic prescriptions clearing bacteria and reduced inflammation
-Dapsone is a gel that is antibacterial/anti-inflammatory
-Anti- Inflammatory medicine can help with extreme swelling  from pimples.
-Oral Contraceptives (A form of Birth control)
-Vitamin A derivative unplugs and assists in keeping blocked hair follicles unclogged allowing pimple causing bacteria to escape the face and skin
-Topical Anesthetic  helps  in killing and removing micro organisms that lead to infections on the upper layers of the skin
-Antibacterial soap helps to clean and remove pimple causing bacteria and dead skin cells from the face
-ETC

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It's easy to diagnose yourself with having acne but If your acne is serve you need to see a dermatologist ASAP. Usually dermatologists do a swab test for pustules.
For women they do a hormonal test.
To be diagnosed with acne it's as simple as the doctor looking at you and either giving or advising treatment.

Mild: Blackheads, Whiteheads, or milia (Treated with over-the-counter)

Moderate: A bigger number of blackheads, whiteheads, and milia.

Moderate to Severe: Papules and pustules are becoming more present which can eventually end to leaving scars.

Severe: Having an extreme amount of nodules, papules, and pustules as well as cysts. In this stage breakouts happen more around the neck, the back and chest.

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Symptoms could be as simple as having:

-Whiteheads
-Blackheads
-Red bumps that are tender (popules)
-Pimples with pus (pustules)
-Painful large lumps (noudles) beneath skin surface
-Lumps filled with pus (cystic lesions)

Where symptoms might occur most commonly:
-Face
-Back
-Chest
-Could be in other places, depending on the individual

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-Between the ages of 10-12 year old it affects them from 28-61%

-For men older then 25 it becomes 40%, and women 54%

-For ages 16-18 the percentage becomes 79-95%

- A decent amount of percentage also effects 4-7 year old.

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Some people say that acne was from urban migration
Some proffesiowho studied this theory said it was decreased by 85%.

In the 20th century acne affected 85% of people from ages 12--24

In the 20th century 40-55% of the adults has low oily skin with irritation of acne.

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Acne Vulgaris is a condition in which ones integumentary system produces too much Sebum. This causes pimples appear on one's face, chest, and back. In teens pimples usually appear on forehead, nose, and chin.

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Commonly known as Acne.