Accutane - The Answer To Severe Acne?Written by Diane Darling
Many people of all ages are troubled by irritating outbreaks of acne and are searching for a cure, once and for all. Very often, in severe cases of acne, their search leads them to Accutane. Also known as Isotretinoin, Accutane is taken orally, and is available only by prescription. It is a five month treatment regimen for severe cystic acne. Taken once daily with food, Accutane works by decreasing amount of oils produced by glands. Acne may worsen before it gets better, and it usually takes about two months on Accutane to notice improvements in symptoms. While it can be very effective, Accutane has many significant side effects, ranging from mildly irritating to severely life-threatening. The most frequent side effects reported by Accutane users are: Dry, chapped, or peeling lips Dry, itchy skin Dry nose, mild nosebleeds Irritation of eyelids and/or dry eyes Joint and muscle pain Thinning of hair Rash Intestinal problems Urinary problems Headache Increased skin sensitivity to light and sunburn Decreased night vision, which may continue after completing treatment regimen Depression and/or thoughts of suicide. Accutane may also increase level of blood fats (cholesterol), sometimes to dangerous levels, which may interfere with liver function. Prior to starting Accutane regimen, blood tests are required to rule out pregnancy and establish a baseline for monitoring cholesterol levels. Frequent blood work is ordered by dermatologists to check these levels which, if too high, may cause complications with liver functioning.
| | Break Through Your Negative Stress With YogaWritten by Jeff Smith
Will you be able to manage stress in your life?It seems that everyday brings more and more stress. Yoga is a terrific way to counter all stressors in today's fast-paced society. Now it's clear, not all stress is equal. All stresses place demands on your life. Stress turns negative if you perceive that demand to be outside of your control. Yoga is a powerful way to bring control back into your life, allowing you to change way you percieve demands reducing negative stress in your life. Your yoga program will directly confront negative stress in your life, making you more prepared to take on demands of positive stress - helping you to grow spiritually, emotionally and intellectually.
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