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Contents
Please Read This FIRST ...............................................................................................................2
Terms of Use............................................................................................................................................................2
Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................................2
1. Acne - An Overview...................................................................................................................9
2. What is Acne? ..........................................................................................................................11
Definition of Acne .................................................................................................................................................12
3. Who Develops Acne? ...............................................................................................................13
4. What is the Real Cause of Acne? ...........................................................................................14
The Hair Follicle and the Sebaceous Glands...................................................................................................14
Sebum ....................................................................................................................................................................14
Hormonal control of sebum..............................................................................................................................15
Role of Sebum ...................................................................................................................................................15
Why Do We Get Acne? ...............................................................................................................16
5. Types of Acne Lesions .............................................................................................................18
6. Scars and Stripes - Scarring in Acne .....................................................................................20
Definition ...............................................................................................................................................................20
Types of Scars .......................................................................................................................................................21
I. Color changes due to inflammatory lesions .................................................................................................21
Treatment for post- inflammatory pigmentation..............................................................................................21
II. Physical disfigurations in the form of pits or lumps .....................................................................................22
Treatment Options ............................................................................................................................................22
7. Seborrhea Due to Hormonal Changes ...................................................................................24
Causes of High Levels of Androgens in Women ................................................................................................24
8. Factors Which Aggravate Acne..............................................................................................26
Acne Lesions..........................................................................................................................................................27
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Inflammatory acne............................................................................................................................................27
Non-Inflammatory acne ...................................................................................................................................27
9. Acne Vulgaris...........................................................................................................................29
Pathophysiology of Acne vulgaris .......................................................................................................................29
Diagnosis................................................................................................................................................................30
Management of Acne Vulgaris ............................................................................................................................31
Topical treatments.............................................................................................................................................31
Systemic treatments...........................................................................................................................................32
Surgical Options ...................................................................................................................................................33
Prognosis ...............................................................................................................................................................34
Precaution for Patients .....................................................................................................................................34
10. Acne Conglobata or Cystic Acne..........................................................................................35
Patho-physiology of Acne conglobata .................................................................................................................35
Characteristics...................................................................................................................................................35
Treatment ..........................................................................................................................................................36
11. Severe Acne: Acne Fulminans or Acne Maligna ................................................................37
Features of Acne fulminans .................................................................................................................................37
Pathophysiology ................................................................................................................................................38
Medical Care .....................................................................................................................................................39
Prognosis ...........................................................................................................................................................39
Management..........................................................................................................................................................39
12. Comedonal Acne ....................................................................................................................41
The Way Out.........................................................................................................................................................41
13. Acne Keloidalis Nuchae.........................................................................................................43
Treatment..............................................................................................................................................................43
14. Acne in Pregnancy .................................................................................................................44
Medicines to be avoided during Pregnancy .....................................................................................................44
Treatment of Acne during Pregnancy ..............................................................................................................44
15. Acne Excorié ..........................................................................................................................45
Treatment..............................................................................................................................................................45
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16. Newborn or Infantile Acne ...................................................................................................46
Infantile Acne........................................................................................................................................................46
17. Acne Due to Medicines ..........................................................................................................48
Hormonal Medicines ............................................................................................................................................48
Other Types of Medicines ....................................................................................................................................48
Precautions............................................................................................................................................................49
18. How to Diagnosis Acne..........................................................................................................50
Prognosis ...............................................................................................................................................................51
19. Ten Tips to Avoid Acne.........................................................................................................53
20. Useful Tips to Reduce Acne Naturally.................................................................................55
21. Tips to Prevent Worsening of Acne .....................................................................................56
22. Step One: - Keeping Your Face Clean.................................................................................58
23. Step Two: - Using Acne Face Creams..................................................................................59
24. Step Three: - Relieving Your Constipation.........................................................................60
25. Step Four: - Making Changes to Your Diet ........................................................................61
26. Step Five: - Foods to Avoid...................................................................................................62
27. Step Six: - Using Essential Fatty Acid .................................................................................63
28. Step Seven: - Using Fish Oil..................................................................................................64
29. Step Eight: - Juices You Should Be Drinking .....................................................................65
30. Step Nine: - Fruits You Should Eat .....................................................................................66
31. Step Ten: - Vegetables to Eat................................................................................................67
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32. Step Eleven: - Eating Protein-Rich Food ............................................................................69
33. Step Twelve: - The Vitamins You Should Take..................................................................70
34. Step Thirteen: – Herbal Mixtures........................................................................................71
35. Step Fourteen: – Changing Your Thinking ........................................................................72
36. The Psychosocial Impact of Acne.........................................................................................73
37. Myths and Misinformation about Acne...............................................................................75
38. When to Seek Professional Help...........................................................................................77
39. Tips for Clear, Beautiful Skin ..............................................................................................79
40. Acne Treatment .....................................................................................................................81
41. Treatment of Mild Acne........................................................................................................82
1. Benzoyl peroxide...............................................................................................................................................82
Possible problems with benzoyl peroxide products: .........................................................................................82
2. Azelaic acid........................................................................................................................................................83
3. Topical Retinoids ..............................................................................................................................................83
42. Treatment of Moderate Acne ...............................................................................................84
43. Treatment of Severe Acne.....................................................................................................87
1. Isotretinoin ........................................................................................................................................................87
Properties of isotretinoin ..................................................................................................................................88
Side Effects and Precautions ............................................................................................................................88
Monitoring the Patients........................................................................................................................................89
2. Accutane ............................................................................................................................................................89
3. Corticosteroids ..................................................................................................................................................90
4. Surgery ..............................................................................................................................................................90
44. The Powerful Effects of Accutane -The Risky Miracle Drug............................................92
What is Accutane? ................................................................................................................................................92
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1. Risks during Pregnancy and Lactation...........................................................................................................92
2. Psychiatric Distress...........................................................................................................................................93
3. Abdominal Problems ........................................................................................................................................94
4. Effects on the Bones and Muscles....................................................................................................................95
5. Brain Problems .................................................................................................................................................95
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