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| Acne is the most common of all skin problems. Adult acne can be a condition with many contributing factors and as such may require an integrated approach. Acne is not caused by poor hygiene or oily skin, but both can make the problem much harder to control. People often try to treat acne by "de-oiling" and "drying" the skin with products that include harsh soaps, strong scrubs and mass-market medicated (drying) cosmetics. While drying out blemishes can make skin appear satisfactory for a few weeks, over-drying can cause oil glands to compensate by working harder, resulting in clogged pores and more "breakouts" 3 to 4 weeks later. This often causes the user to resort back to drying products, which are causing the problem. Information on conventional treatments is widely available, but be advised that prolonged use of antibiotics has the potential for causing candida overgrowth and for disturbing normal colonic flora. |
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