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When a woman is pregnant, she is experiencing a hormonal imbalance that. She tends to produce more androgenic hormones like the progesterone which causes the more production of oil. And the oil, when trapped in your pores by dead skin cells with the combination of growth of bacteria, creates pimples. In that case, the more oil you produce because of your unstable hormones, the more the possibilities that you will have acne.

Unfortunately, since it is hormonal unevenness, you cannot control and avert it. Here are some information and tips that can help you answer your questions about the acne that you get in pregnancy.

1. The acne pregnancy is most visible in the first trimester of your pregnancy. However, do not expect it to be completely gone after your first trimester. If not handled well, the acne will worsen even after that certain time.

2. You should be wary about the medication you undertake in duration of your pregnancy. It might contain some chemicals that are not likely for your situation and worse, can affect your baby. Natural remedies are most likely for you.

3. It is important that you care for your hygiene. It will be good if you wash your face more often to remove the excess oil and some dead skin cells.

4. Do not be too conscious to the point you will lose your confidence. What you are experiencing is also experienced by many other pregnant women. And it is normal. Just be proud that youll soon be a mom and you are proud to be one.

5. Healthy diet is very essential as well. Besides of the fact that it will make your baby healthy, it is also one of the natural ways you can consider as a natural remedy. Eating a lot of fruits and vegetables will be very good for your skin.  Read more... (316 words, 1 image, estimated 1:16 mins reading time)

My Son Had Severe Teenage Acne
By Beverley Kingly

Are you in the same situation as I was with a child who has severe teenage acne? Is it really affecting their mood like it did with my son? Everyone told me that it is normal for a teenager to go through mood swings and that it was just part of growing up but I just knew that his teenage acne was adding to the problem.

He was always a happy and outgoing boy but he became moody as soon as his teenage acne kicked in. At first I thought that he was just going through the growing stages but I noticed that he was covering his face to other kids that he used to get on with. I could tell he was embarrassed about it and trying to get kids these days to open up and talk about their problems is real difficult as I am sure you are aware.

Anyway, I did some research on his behalf because I felt so helpless, I just had to do something.

The thought of my happy kid being unhappy over something that there might be a cure for was really getting to me. I was sure there was something out there that could help get rid of his teenage acne and I was going to get it for him.

I’m told 80% of 13-17 year olds suffer from acne and there were so many products out there all claiming a miraculous “cure” but I found a site that had great information and really broke it down so I knew what to do.  Read more... (426 words, 1 image, estimated 1:42 mins reading time)

A common stereotype of the teenage male is that they have acne. Often when ‘nerds’ are depicted, they are shown with acne. It has been found that roughly 85 percent of teenagers suffer from acne and some even have acne continue directly into adulthood as well. However in most situations, acne begins to disappear in the early twenties for most people. That being said, there have been cases of individuals having acne all the way up into their 40s and beyond.

On teenagers, typically the face and upper neck are affected by it. However, sometimes the chest, back and shoulders can have acne, as can the upper arms. Acne in teenagers can cause scarring, which can be removed with treatment later in life. Other effects that are more psychological are harder to cure. Acne in teenagers can cause low self esteem and even depression and suicide, as has been found in some studies.

Studies have also found that acne in teenagers can cause them to be socially insecure. By treating acne early, it can decrease the overall psychological impact in teenagers.

The reason that teenage boys and girls tend to have more acne is because of the hormonal changes going on as a result of puberty. These hormone changes cause higher levels of oil secretions going on through the glands in the skin. That extra oil breeds bacteria, which can then cause acne on the body.

To minimize the effects of acne, there are several over the counter products that can be used. You can also have a balanced diet of fruits and vegetables, minimizing the intake of fatty and oily foods. Sugar can also cause an increase in acne so it is best to remove fast food and junk food from the diet as well.  Read more... (417 words, 1 image, estimated 1:40 mins reading time)