The Causes Of Acne ... And How To Avoid ThemWritten by Steve Williams
If you aren't a sufferer of effects of acne, feel lucky. Acne is one of most common skin diseases in United States, affecting some 17 million people. By definition, it occurs when pores of skin are plugged, where natural oil, called sebum, can't reach pore's surface. Doctors believe that it could be overproduction of sebum that contributes to clogging of pores, which results in formation of pimples and zits. All of this occurs especially around time of puberty, adolescence and even into adulthood. Problems with severe acne can go on for years, even into one's forties or fifties. The sebaceous glands, which produce sebum, connect to hair follicle. Breakouts of pimples and/or zits on face, upper-back and chest are most common in this are because this is where glands are most active. While acne isn't a deadly disease, per se, it can lead to problems later for those who've been inflicted by it. Whiteheads and blackheads can last for an extended period of time, causing irritation and inflammation. Sufferers of acne usually become self-conscious if pimples and zits lead to cysts that can leave deep facial scars. These scars may never truly disappear. Now that we understand biological factors that contribute to acne, we can focus on environmental and genetic aspects of disease. As far as genetics are concerned, adolescents with a family history of acne tend to also have disease.
| | The Right Diet Pill – Where Do You Begin?Written by Ted Collins
The right diet pill should be carefully considered when deciding how much weight you are looking to lose. More importantly, it is necessary to consider how you will keep weight off once your targeted weight is achieved. It should be no surprise that health industry is a multi-billion dollar market place. After all, this is age of automation, remote controls, fast food, and fast lifestyles. As a result, a variety of Pharmaceutical, Bio-tech, and Natural Development companies are spending hundreds of millions of dollars on research and development each year. Until recently, much of emphasis on research was being put on weight loss and not so much on weight control. Researchers are now understanding demand shift to a weight control product. An effective weight control product will contain weaker weight loss properties. The effect is a light weight loss product that focuses mainly on weight control. There are few on market today but best ones are those that are made up of all natural ingredients and can be purchased over counter or online.
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