There are numerous types of acne, which could explain why it is so cumbersome if not seemingly impossible for acne sufferer to find a cure. Looking at list below, you may be surprised discover that you acne is not caused by stress, but your new bottle of designer perfume.

·Adult Acne Sudden onset, or continuation of acne, during adulthood. The cause may be hormone imbalances, stress, pollution or medications. Studies have shown a direct link between hormone imbalances and onset of acne in women ages 30 to 40 years old.

Acne cosmetic This form may be rare but is triggered by use of cosmetics with acne aggravating ingredients such as lanolins, isopropyl mysristate and some pigments.

Acne conglobata Severe hereditary acne that can cause scarring on face and back.

Acne detergens Acne resulting from abrasive cleansers.

Acne excoriée (Mirror Addict Acne)- Psychosomatic disease caused by constant picking of face and/or body.

Acne fulminans (Too Much Testosterone Acne) Acute and severe form of acne accompanied by symptoms like fever and joint pain. This acne is common among males. Traits include: abrupt onset of acne, inflammatory and ulcerated nodular acne on chest and back, severe acne scarring, fluctuating fever, painful joints, loss of appetite or weight, and high white blood cell count. This acne is caused by use of testosterone, used legally or illegally to enhance muscle growth. Over counter treatments or not effective. If you don’t need extra testosterone for your health, don’t take it.

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Lose Weight - Get A Break

---------------------------------------- The American Obesity Association (AOA) wants to give new meaning to getting a deduction. Losing weight should get you a deduction. The non-profit advocacy organization is trying to change IRS policy to allow taxpayers to deduct cost of weight loss treatments.

The AOA and 10 other organizations (including Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, several pharmaceutical companies, professional societies, and consumer advocate groups) petitioned IRS last year to reverse revenue ruling that includes weight loss among such other non-deductible categories as cosmetic surgery and health clubs, and until recently, smoking cessation programs.

Weight Loss Programs Should Get The Same Break as Smoking Cessation Programs

---------------------------------------- The AOA would like to see weight loss treatments included in same category of allowable medical expenses like treatments for heart disease or stroke. According to Downey, IRS responded to petition last October by saying consideration would be given to reverse revenue ruling if facts were provided establishing either that obesity itself is a disease, or weight loss by an obese person could prevent onset of disease.

The AOA responded with an "exhaustive submission covering both of those bases," Downey says. "It almost gets to point, why did we ask this question in first place, it's so obvious, but of course, it isn't, there's still a lot of misunderstanding about obesity."