Tuesday, July 1, 2008
ACNE RESEARCH
According to the dermatologist, sometimes pattern, severity, type and duration of acne which the person experience depend on the experiences of the parents. So, it is very difficult for the dermatologist to determine the type of acne which the person will develop. Sometimes acne is linked to the heredity but it has not been proved till now that genetic factor is the cause of acne. However, it is impossible to predict which type you will develop. While studies have been highly suggestive of a hereditary link for acne, no "acne gene" has been discovered yet.
The U.S. National Women's Health Information Center:
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A family history of acne
A genetic background is supported by a case control study by Goulden et al, as noted by Rzany et al (2006):
This stated that the risk of adult acne vulgaris in relatives of patients with acne as compared with those of patients without acne is significantly higher
The U.S> National Women's Health information Center:
Some
medications, including some used for epilepsy and depression causes acne
University at Buffelo dermatologist Harvey Arbesman, M.D.:says there could be something else:
iodine
Throw It Away, Forget Yesterday, We'll Make The Great Escape.
