What You Should Know About AcneWritten by Amber Lowery
There are many different types of acne and with that come many theories, myths, and treatments. The exact cause of acne remains a mystery. Why some pores are affected by acne and others aren’t, is not known. Each case of acne is as complex as individual battling it and a treatment that works on one person’s acne may not work on yours.Acne obviously has physical effects but it can also have psychological effects, especially in teens. Most teenagers already feel awkward and different, add acne to equation and they are identifiably different. Most teenagers with acne tend to have lower self esteem, than their peers with clear skin, and are not involved in as many activities. Adult acne is on rise and can also be very difficult to deal with. Due to changes that our skin goes through as we mature, scarring is often worse in adults with acne than in teens with acne. Adults with acne are also less likely than teens to seek treatment for their acne, leaving them to suffer alone.
| | Home Air Filters: Knowing Which One to ChooseWritten by Jonathan Chase
Since air filters are one of bests tools for eradicating allergens from your home, more people are using them than ever before. The trick is to find one that works best for you, depending upon your specific needs. Before going shopping, arm yourself with some facts, so that you’ll be more prepared to choose an air filter, rather than listening to various sales pitches from merchants who are interested in making a quick buck. Of five major types of air filters, here’s a quick look at four of them – one type (the ozone air filter) is not environmentally friendly, and consumers are not encouraged to purchase filters of this type.Mechanical Filters – One of best types of mechanical filters is HEPA filter, which forces air through a special screen that traps allergens such as pollen, dust mites and pet dander. If there are any smokers in house, a HEPA filtered device will also trap smoke and other airborne irritants. Those devices which are unable to trap at least 90% of these particles are ineligible to qualify as a HEPA filtering device. When shopping for mechanical filters of this type, be sure that they truly meet HEPA filtering standards, and that you’re not purchasing a cheap imitation that will offer substandard performance. Gas Phase Filters – This type of air filter is not used for removal of allergens in home, but rather for removing odors and other types of pollutants, such as gasses from perfume, cooking, paint or building materials. In a home that needs to eliminate allergies which are triggered by exposure to certain odors, this would be sufficient, rather than HEPA filter, which is designed to remove absolute allergens that are not gas based. Electronic Filters – Of different types of electronic filters, most effective at trapping allergens is style which uses electrostatic precipitators with a fan. In case of electronic filters, electric charges are used to attract and trap allergens and other contaminants. Strive to find one that includes collecting plates so that particles are trapped within unit. Otherwise, you’ll end up having to clean all of surfaces within home, because allergens will stick to them. In case of self-contained units that include plates, they’ll also need to be cleaned, but this is a much smaller task than cleaning all of surfaces of home’s interior.
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