Skin problems and their solutions

There are many types of skin and for that matter many types of skin care problems. The most common are:Acne, Eczema, Wrinkles, Freckles, Moles, Stretch Marks, Hyperpigmentation, Psoriasis, Scars, Keratosis pilaris, and more.


We are going to explore all of these common skin care issues in detail, but we thought it would be good idea to put basic information about each first. We would love to hear your comments and ideas about each.

Acne
Acne vulgaris - commonly name acne the skin condition brought on by changes in the pilosebaceous units

Acne is most common during adolescence, affecting more than 85% of teenagers, and frequently continues into adulthood.For most people, acne diminishes over time and tends to disappear—or at the very least decrease—after one reaches his or her early twenties. There is, however, no way to predict how long it will take to disappear entirely, and some individuals will continue to suffer well into their thirties, forties and beyond.

The face and upper neck are the most commonly affected, but the chest, back and shoulders may have acne as well. The upper arms can also have acne, but lesions found there are often keratosis pilaris, not acne. Typical acne lesions are comedones, inflammatory papules, pustules and nodules. Some of the large nodules were previously called "cysts" and the term nodulocystic has been used to describe severe cases of inflammatory acne.

Beside scarring, its main effects are psychological, such as reduced self-esteem and, according to at least one study, depression or suicide. Acne usually appears during adolescence, when people already tend to be most socially insecure. Early and aggressive treatment is therefore advocated by some to lessen the overall impact to individuals.