Information On Acne
Acne is a surprisingly common skin condition in both teenagers and young adults
however only 10-15% of sufferers seek medical advice because of the stigma that
still surrounds the condition. Luckily there are a number of other sources of
information for acne sufferers that don't involve talking to a medical professional.
Below are just a few ideas for finding information about acne.
- Local library - your local library will have a number of medical reference
books that will explain the basics of acne and how to control or prevent it.
Large libraries or university libraries may also have medical CD-ROMs that
you can use to look up your condition.
- Doctor's surgery - even though you may not want to talk to a doctor about
your acne, your local surgery should have leaflets that can give you the information
you require. If they don't then it may be worth making a trip to your nearest
hospital where there should be leaflets in the out-patients area. Saying this,
you should speak to your doctor if over-the-counter cleansers and acne treatments
are not working for you as you may require a prescription cream to control
tour condition.
- The internet - the internet has literally thousands of sites that can provide
you with all the information you need however some are much better than others
with regards to the facts.
As the internet is undoubtedly the biggest source of information on acne, below
are a few of the top websites that you may want to visit.
www.skincarephysicians.com/acnenet/index.html
This website has information about the causes of acne, treatments, the types
of scars that can result from severe cases and how to reduce them, myths associated
with acne, frequently asked questions and up-to-date news articles on acne research.
www.acne.org/
This second website is written by a former acne sufferer and so contains fantastic
advice regarding cleansing regimes and products. It also explains acne development
in detail and the forms of treatment that are available for the condition. In
addition, this website has a 'community' feature where you can talk to other
sufferers and share your experiences.
http://familydoctor.org/001.xml
This third website is aimed at teenagers and adolescent acne. It covers the
causes, treatment options, over-the-counter remedies, questions you should ask
your doctor and information on acne scarring. There is also the option to read
more about acne in general and the site contains a number of interesting articles
about the different aspects of the condition.
http://www.skincareguide.ca/acne_guide/index.html
This fourth website is tailored to all patients of acne, regardless of age or
the severity of their condition. It contains in-depth information about the
causes of acne and what can often make it worse, the misconceptions that people
have about the condition, skin care advice, medical treatments and scarring
advice. There is also some very helpful illustrations and photographs that may
assist in diagnosing your condition.
These are just four of the many sites available and there are hundreds more
that have valuable and reliable information regarding acne. Most cases of acne
can easily be controlled if you have the knowledge and there are many ways available
to learn this knowledge; above are just a few of them.
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