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Acne

Acne:

Acne (Acne Vulgaris/ Cystic Acne) - The most common skin disease addressed by dermatologists

Acne (Acne Vulgaris/ Cystic Acne) - The most common skin disease addressed by dermatologists

 What is acne?

This is a condition presenting unsightly red and swollen follicles that we call pimples.   Acne affects ~85% of the population at some time in their life, including adults. Most teens get the type of acne called acne vulgaris, which can appear on face, neck, shoulders, back and chest (these are the locations where most sebum-secreting sebaceous glands are found). Appearing on the face as it does, it obviously causes its owner significant psychological stress.

Acne can be a chronic problem - sometimes lasting several years

Types of acne “lumps and bumps

Plugged follicles

•  Whitehead (Closed comedone).  Clogged follicle; usually small, round, white bumps on skin.

•  Blackhead (Open comedone).   Plugged follicle that opens and turns dark at the surface of the skin; the black is not indicative of dirt.

Inflammatory lesions

Occurs when comedones rupture, spreading bacteria with associated inflammation:

•  Papules.    inflamed lesions; seen as small, pink bumps on the skin.

•  Pustules (pimples).   Inflamed pus-filled lesions; red at their base.

•  Cysts and nodules.   Large, inflamed, pus-filled lesions deep under the skin; can cause pain and scarring.

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Inflammation

Chronic low-level inflammation (CLII) involved in almost all health problems

How to treat CLII


Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMFT)

Electrotherapy

       "The medical kit of the future"

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General electrotherapy health benefits.   Used systemically and/or locally at specific problem areas of the body, its effective application has many benefits:

Detoxification Wellness / Healthy aging Pain relief 
Relief from insomnia Immune system restoral Anti-Inflammatory
Maximizes cellular energy production Accelerated tissue /bone
/scar healing
Stress Reduction
Muscle relaxation / rehabilitation Increased blood oxygen
/ circulation
+++

There are several reasonably affordable electrotherapy devices available for personal use. The following electrotherapies are those that have received a significant amount of positive feedback:

Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) applies specific frequency patterns to the head area, with the following benefits:

Balances neurotransmitters Relieves pain Treats depression
Substance abuse withdrawal Relieves insomnia Relieve stress / anxiety
Anti-Inflammatory Fibromyalgia +++