Acne Time Line

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Acne Time Line



Fact

The most commonly treated skin disease is Acne Valgaris, also, known as acne.

In the United States it affects up to 85% of those between 12 to 15 years of age.

95% of the entire population will be affected with acne sometime in their life.

People between ages 15 to 40 years of age, acne is the most common skin

disease causing a visit to a dermatologists, with an estimate 5 - 6 million visits

per year.

The patients quality of life (QOL) is effected greatly by acne valgaris - acne,

and is considered to be one of the most severe chronic illnesses. Not only due

to the medical conditions, but also with the psychiatric and psychological effect

caused by the present of acne.

Costs

In the United States over 1 billion dollars are estimated to be spent yearly on

medications and medical office visits. An estimated 3.5 billion dollars are spend

globally for acne treatment medications and office visits.

"Acne-related medication accounted for approximately 36% of the total acne-

related yearly healthcare costs."

The yearly per person healthcare costs for acne medications is placed at $317.00.

Acne Over View

The basic causes of acne are twofold. Genetics and hormones are the main

culprits. Both of which we have no control over. A typical acne patient is one

who has an oily skin, which is genetically related. With the onset puberty in

adolescents, the hormones know as androgens causes the sebaceous gland to

enlarged and produce an excess of oily secretions. The skins pores become

blocked with dead skin cells and the oily secretion called sebum. Which allows

the ever present acne bacteria to feed and grow on this accumulation. The by

product of bacteria causes the skin pore area to become red in color. Thus,

a blemish is formed.

Treatment

It is at this time that Teenager Acne Treatment systems should be foremost in

an adolescents mind. If the acne condition is not treated at this stage, it can

progress further and resulting in painful, inflamed blackheads, whiteheads with

the possibility of pustules, cysts or scare formation.

Research

University and medical institutes are in the forefront on cutting edge

research striving to find better treatment means for this severe chronic

skin disease. A technique known as Photo Dynamic Therapy, which uses

visible light in the blue range to destroy the acne bacteria.

This technique is effective for mild to moderate acne and when enhanced

with Levulan ALA it becomes very effective for treating severe or cystic acne.

So....as these new techniques are brought forward from the research clinics to

the testing and onto the patient treatment situation we must be patience.

Some of these acne treatment medications will show promise, while others

will fall by the way side as ineffective.

All this takes time.......

Note: I have this page on my website is the fixed page with images and color:

http://best-treatment-acne-scars.com/

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Hello, James. I looked at your site & left a comment. It is very informative and I haven't had acne for a # of years. I'm 62, but I was born & raised in FL. The sun has given my skin cancer, I think. I can't afford to go to a dermatologist yet, but I will when I can. This is informative on how it all works. Thanks again and best wishes to you!

Thanks-you take care of yourself.

Very informative and great information!

thanks

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