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The dreaded four letter word...ACNE
August 19th, 2011 • Posted by Joyce Miranda • Permalink
Nearly 85% of people will experience some form of acne during their lifetimes. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States, affecting 40 -50 million Americans at one time.
Mrs. Lydia Sarfati who wrote an article in 2009 for Skin Inc magazine stated that "Looking good and feeling good go hand in hand. This is why it can be so difficult for clients who suffer from acneic skin. Acne can have a devastating effect on self-esteem and confidence, and many acne sufferers withdraw socially and even experience depression. The good news is that most acne can be treated with outstanding results."
As a Licensed Aesthetician I take great pride in helping people with their skin care needs. What exactly is an Aesthetician? Don't worry I get asked that a lot. I am not a doctor and don't pretend to be one. I however have been taught and have an understanding on how good skincare treatments can help. I can offer skin care products and deep pore cleansing that may help clear mild cases of acne.
Knowledge is the key to treating acne. Educate yourself about the importance of of treatments as well as following a good home care program designed especially for you. Know that picking and squeezing pustules (pimples) will only make your acne worse because picking can spread acne-causing bacteria and squeezing can result in pushing infected material deeper into the skin, causing more inflammation and even scarring. Good results take time so don't get discouraged. Your skin can look great by maintaning a healthy lifestyle, using good skin care products and when money and time allows receiving proffesional acne treatments.