The Phototherapy or Light Therapy and Acne

December 11th, 2007 No Comments   Posted in Fighting Acne

Light therapy consists of exposure to specific wavelengths of light using LEDs, fluorescent or dichroic lamps or very bright, full-spectrum light for a specific amount of time.
Light therapy proved to be effective in treating acne, as well as other disorders related to skin and not only. We shall limit to acne during this article [...]

4. Immuran

December 3rd, 2007 No Comments   Posted in Fighting Acne

Like other immunosuppressants, Immuran is used for suppressing the immune system in patients awaiting an organ transplant. This medication can be helpful in preventing organ rejection.

But on the other hand, it can also suppress the body’s natural ability to fight the bacteria that cause acne.

Tip No. 6: Work Out, Wash Off!

December 2nd, 2007 No Comments   Posted in Fighting Acne

This isn’t something new for you. We’ve already discussed about it and you should never forget our advice. When you’re done with your physical exercises, go have a shower!

When you exercise, your movement generates heat; clothing and equipment cause friction. Until you shower off, heat and moisture are trapped against your skin, creating an ideal [...]

Tip No. 5: Petting?! Some Other Time!

December 2nd, 2007 No Comments   Posted in Fighting Acne

Maybe this will be more difficult than to stop you from squeezing or picking. At least squeezing and picking is painful and one doesn’t enjoy it too much, unless he or she is a little bit of a sadomasochist type of being. However, it comes to petting… things are different. Petting is different! Because we [...]