Saturday, September 27, 2008

How does sulfur work on acne

« ...• Oral Contraceptives have been successful in treating adult acne in women. You will need to weigh the risks and the benefits of taking oral contraceptives with your physician before you decide to go with this option....
...Laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) therapies can be very effective for acne scars. These lasers/lights work by using an intense light focused on the skin. The scar is given special attention as the light/laser penetrates through the skin "burning" off the scar tissue. The light stimulates new collagen within the skin. When the treated area heals the blemish is usually less noticeable. The effectiveness of lasers and IPL treatments depends on skin type and type of scar....»
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«...On a superficial level, however, we do know how acne occurs, so let's get that out of the way first. In very basic terms, acne develops when the pores of the skin are clogged. Beneath every pore of your skin lies a canal-like structure called a follicle, within which lie a hair and an oil gland. The oil gland is actually a sebaceous gland, which secretes an oily substance called sebum, which moisturizes the skin and helps remove dead skin cells. However, there are times when the sebaceous gland secretes excess oil, which is when your troubles begin....»
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