Understanding Moderate Stage Acne

In the moderate stage of acne, inflamed red lesions, large comedones and pustules with 0.4-0.8 inches width exist. These comedones and pustules can be viewed easily at the distance of more than 1 inch. Numerous whiteheads, blackheads, papules and pustules appear that cover an area from one quarter to three quarters of the face and/or other affected areas will also be present. Inflammatory or non-inflammatory acne lesions will be visible from a distance of 2.5m. Moderate acne can occur anywhere on the skin, that is, the face, arms, back, thighs, chest or shoulders.

Moderate acne consists of numerous lesions, such as blackheads, whiteheads or pustules, which appear at or near the surface of the skin. Blackheads result when a pore is only partially blocked, allowing some of the trapped sebum (oil), bacteria, and dead skin cells to slowly drain to the surface. The black color is not caused by dirt but is a reactionary process of the skin's own pigment, melanin, reacting with the oxygen in the air. Whiteheads result when a pore is completely blocked, trapping sebum (oil), bacteria, and dead skin cells, causing a white appearance on the surface. Acne Papules are small, red, tender bumps with no head. Do not squeeze a papule. It will do no good, and may exacerbate scarring. While acne pustules are similar to whiteheads, but are inflamed, and appear as a red circle with a white or yellow center.

Moderate acne progresses from mild acne when sufficient care is not taken, and needs to be handled before it escalates to severe acne. Dermatologists recommend early treatment for moderate acne because when moderate acne is not treated, it can progress to severe acne and permanent scaring can occur.

Treating Acne Effectively

When it comes to treating acne, it is not necessary to use harsh chemical peels, retinols, laser therapy. Many of the products commonly used in the treatment of acne are too harsh and drying which results in the body producing more oil to compensate for the oils stripped from the skin by the harsher products. When the skin is too dry, the skin pores shrink with resulting ‘clogged pores.’ Many prescription medications such as antibiotics, retinoids, Accutane, acne home remedies and various acne laser treatments actually cause additional skin damage and may lead to a condition referred to as acne rosacea. The oral and topical antibiotics can work for up to several months before the bacteria become immune to the antibiotic, causing the antibiotic to no longer be effective.

Acne-Ltd III will improve the appearance of acne-prone skin without the negative side effects of Accutane, antibiotics, or retinoid acne medications. Initial studies performed on test subjects with acne demonstrate, and 98 percent of previous Acne-Ltd III users confirm, that Acne-Ltd III will improve the appearance of facial redness (erythema) and acne pimples and pustules.

Treating Acne

When it comes to treating acne, you don’t need harsh chemical peels, retinols, laser therapy. Many of the products commonly used in the treatment of acne are too harsh and drying which results in the body producing more oil to compensate for the oils stripped from the skin by the harsher products. When the skin is too dry, the skin pores shrink with resulting ‘clogged pores’. Many prescription medications such as antibiotics, retinoids, Accutane, acne home remedies and various acne laser treatments actually cause skin damage and may lead to a condition referred to as acne rosacea. The oral and topical antibiotics can work for up to several months before the bacteria become immune to the antibiotic, causing the antibiotic to no longer be effective.

Acne Ltd III will improve the appearance of acne-prone skin without the negative side effects of Accutane, antibiotics, or retinoid acne medications. Initial studies performed on test subjects with acne demonstrate and 98 percent of previous Acne Ltd III users confirm that Acne Ltd III will improve the appearance of facial redness (erythema) and acne pimples and pustules.

Most customers notice changes in the condition of their skin within a couple of days and always well within two to three weeks after starting Acne Ltd III. Acne Ltd III is our third generation of the Acne Ltd product line and we have found the two-disk system contained in our acne skin care system to be most beneficial with the light tan application used during the day and the yellow/white application used at night. Many harsh acne products can be one of the causes of a more serious skin disorder called rosacea.

Acne-Ltd Has Made a Difference in My Skin

Acne-Ltd III is the first product I’ve used that made a difference. In the first week I observed a rapid clearing of the pimples and within three weeks it has visibly reduced the amount of redness. Everyone remarks on the dramatic change in my skin.
My dermatologist tried various creams, gels and antibiotics. It was controlled at first, only to return in a more severe way. I think this product is a MIRACLE! My skin has returned to the way it was before I had acne. I use the product a.m. and p.m., together with Cetaphil gentle face soap and sometimes apply jojoba oil. Using Acne-Ltd only takes a bit of time and makes a HUGE difference.

Clare

TYPES OF ACNE-ACNE ROSACEA

Acne rosacea is not true acne. Rosacea, previously called acne rosacea, is a chronic skin disease that affects both the skin and the eyes. The disorder is characterized by redness, bumps, pimples, and, in advanced stages, thickened skin on the nose. Rosacea usually occurs on the face, although the neck and upper chest are also sometimes involved. About 50 percent of people with rosacea will experience an ocular component to their rosacea. Ocular rosacea can cause a persistent burning or gritty feeling in the eyes. For others, ocular rosacea manifests itself as inflamed and swollen eyelids with small inflamed bumps, eye lashes that may fall out, compounded by bloodshot eyes.The ophthalmic signs of ocular rosacea can vary widely, including blepharitis, conjunctivitis, iritis, iridocyclitis, hypopyoniritis, and even keratitis.

Rosacea is an inflammation of the skin with resulting facial redness (erythema) and symptoms of vasculation of spidery blood vessels (telangiectasia), swelling (hyperplasia), and rosacea papules which may be mistaken for acne. Rosacea papules are red solid elevated inflammatory skin lesion without pus. Rosacea's more pronounced symptoms can vary in intensity when exacerbated. Rosacea has often been described as a progressive disorder; however, the rosacea symptoms do not have to become progressively worse. Rosacea can be controlled, managed and improved easily and quickly.

The redness begins and gradually becomes more persistent with spidery blood vessels becomes progressively prominent on the nose and cheeks. Trauma from abrasives and peeling agents (Retin - A and all other retnoids, steroids and exfoliants including anti-aging products) easily cause more long-lasting redness. Inflammatory papules (without pus) and pustules (with pus) develop and continue to worsen. Facial pores often become larger and prominent. If there has been much sun exposure damage over the years, the skin becomes more leathery skin becomes more wrinkled as it is not elastic or as soft to bend. Eventually, the sides of the neck as well as the area down to the center of the chest began to redden and later the ears and area behind the ears also become more red. The facial skin contours gradually become coarse and thickened. A small number of rosacea patients realize they have a more serious presentation of the disease of rosacea with the condition of nose tissue hyperplasia beginning. Hypergenesis is a general term referring to the proliferation of cells within an organ or tissue beyond that which is ordinarily seen as is indicative of cancer cells expansion. Rosacea is more than just facial redness. It is a complex interaction of the immune system response related to a pH imbalance in the body. Rosacea sufferers often have allergy and sinus problems, fibromyalgia, digestive system disorders, and in later years osteoporosis and arthritis - rheumatism presents itself along with a lowering of the total immune system.

It is often the cumulative effect of the treatments you've been using to treat your rosacea that may actually be the aggravating source or factor of your rosacea. Improving the skin involves a complete change in your thought processes and your approach to treating and controlling your rosacea. Treating rosacea involves much more than treating the damage that has already occurred. Effective rosacea treatment and skin care also involves preventive rosacea skin care.

Acne Is Sometimes Confused With Rosacea

Rosacea and acne are two entirely different conditions, although they can and do appear together. Rosacea is very often accompanied by acne pimples in over 76% of patients while approximately 35% have seborrheic dermatitis which makes for an even more sensitive skin condition. When the acne and rosacea appear together the result is often called by many names: acne rosacea, rosacea, or adult acne.

Acne can play a role in rosacea. Medications used in the treatment of acne can be too harsh resulting in damage to the skin which manifests itself in the form of acne. Acne is an inflammatory skin condition characterized by superficial skin eruptions around hair follicles. Many of the more commonly accepted products used to treat acne can actually cause further damage to the skin resulting in other skin conditions such as rosacea. Acne pimples occur in 82% of rosacea patients which may be referred to as "acne rosacea". These products are frequently used to open the pores (exfolients, various acid-based products, and retinoids) but can be very drying and irritating to the skin.

Many products when applied to the skin alter the balance of the skin making it susceptible to bacterial growth and infection. Upsetting the skin's natural balance can lead to yeast infections, perioral dermatitis, over production of sebacceous oils, and possibly worsening of the acne condition.

Controlling these conditions and the factors that cause and further irritate them is important in the management of acne and/or rosacea. Factors which can play a role in this include but are not limited to: glycolic-based ingredients frequently found in foundation, anti-wrinkle creams and moisturizers, cleansers containing salicylic acid, alcohol, or benzyol peroxide. If it has the ability to dry or exfoliate, it can alter the natural balance of the skin. Once this balance is disturbed; the skin reacts with pimples, papules, redness, itching, flaking and/or increased sensitivity.