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Sunday, January 28, 2007

Acne Rosacea Facts Revealed

We’ve all seen people with red, ruddy faces and wondered what could cause such a sight. The jokes surrounding the condition are many, but the truth is those who deal with acne rosacea aren’t laughing.

This poorly understood condition strikes many men and women in the prime of their lives, making them look like they’ve just come in from the cold, no matter the weather outside. Its unfortunate name makes many believe it’s related to the condition that often strikes teens, but the truth is it’s not.

There’s a great article on acne rosacea facts on AcneGurus.com that explains the ins and outs of this most troublesome facial anomaly. While there are some similarities between rosacea and actual acne, the presentation is different. Beyond an appearance on the face and the embarrassment it can cause, acne rosacea is quite different than acne itself.

It seems there are a number of things that can cause acne rosacea and a few possible treatments, as well. The condition isn’t well understood in the medical community, but there are ways to battle it. Oftentimes, it’s possible to remove the cause and eliminate the condition, but this isn’t always the case. The potential reasons people get acne rosacea range from caffeine and sun exposure to heredity.

Learning acne rosacea facts can help some people who suffer from the condition find the cause of their case and possibly the cure. Knowledge can also help clear up the myths and show there’s nothing funny about acne rosacea.

Saturday, January 20, 2007

Acid Reflux Cure

Many people today are afflicted with heartburn. If they eat food that is too spicy, they get heartburn. If they sleep the wrong way, they get heartburn. If they eat too fast they get heartburn. There can be many causes for heartburn, also known as acid reflux, and the way heartburn affects people is variable as well. If this all sounds too familiar to you then you need a good acid reflux cure. You don’t need to suffer unnecessarily.

Some acid reflux cures can be found in your own kitchen. Baking soda and water can ease the discomfort of heartburn for most people and costs next to nothing. Warm milk may help someone suffering from mild heartburn and help them sleep better in the evening. An over the counter acid reflux cure, in liquid or in pill form, may be the next step if simple home remedies do not work for you. However, if none of these remedies are working after being used for a period of a week or more it may be time to search out other options.

A little bit of research online may open your eyes to the many ways that acid reflux can be treated.

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Saturday, January 13, 2007

Acne Remedies Should Consider The Cause

Acne is one of those conditions that none of us want, but many of us will have to suffer through at some point. The problem with acne remedies is that many of them don’t take the causes into account, which means they might not be effective.

I found this great piece on AcneGurus.com that discusses the various causes for this condition and how to find acne remedies that fit them. For example, if breakouts are being caused by hormonal issues, regular acne remedies might not do the trick for any extended period of time. The root cause, if it can be found, should be.

The article on acne remedies also discusses some of the most basic potential causes for breakouts. Did you know that some medications can actually cause acne? I didn’t! Hormones, poor overall health and a host of other causes can also come into play.

Finding good acne remedies isn’t easy, but the article on AcneGurus.com helps make it clear why this is so. Acne simply isn’t a one-cause condition. So it makes sense that not all acne remedies will work for every person, every time.

An Acne Remedy Isn’t 1-Size-Fits-All

When breakouts occur and pimples are a problem, we all want to find an acne remedy that will work as quickly as possible. Finding the right cure, however, isn’t as easy as it sounds.

Much like the common cold, acne is a pretty complicated condition that has a whole host of causes and potential remedies. With this in mind, finding the right acne remedy for a breakout can require some patience.

There’s a great article over on AcneGurus.com that explains every basic, over-the-counter acne remedy. It also goes into the potential side effects those of us with breakouts might run into when using an acne remedy.

The article suggests using a trial-and-error approach when seeking an acne remedy and recommends starting out small and working up to stronger medications.

That sounds like very good advice!