Question 1

what sort of problem is acne inverse?

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Acne Inversa: Hidradenitis suppurativa (hs), also known as 'acne inversa', is a physically, psychologically, and socially disabling disease affecting inverse areas of the body (those places where there is skin-to-skin contact - armpits, groin, breasts, etc.), and where apocrine glands and hair follicles are found. It is non-contagious and recurrent; but presents, with boils or painful lesions.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of acne inverse?

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Hidradenitis: Hidradenitis suppurativa, commonly referred to as acne inversa, is a severe inflammatory skin condition manifesting through blackheads and painful red bumps filled with pus that may persist for weeks or even months. This inflammatory skin condition is certainly amongst the most distressing and severe, which many sufferers find difficult to cope with both physically and psychologically.

Question 3

what is the treatment for acne inverse?

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Varies: Fr antibiotics to surgical excision in rextreme cases. I am  assuming you acne inverse is otherwise known as hydradinitis suppurativa.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: acne inverse?

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Acne inversa: Acne inversa = Hidradenitis suppurativa.  A chronic skin condition that causes  inflammation and infection of sweat glands.

Question 5

what is the best way to prevent and treat acne?

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Individual program: Acne is very complex and treatment highly variable. Important to find a good dermatologist who's willing to work with you to understand what works best on your particular skin. There is no one method that works on everyone. There's a lot of trial and error involved. Also your skin changes thru out your life which will then require different treatments.

Question 6

can you tell me how to prevent acne from shaving?

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Salicylic acid: If you acne flares from shaving, a salicylic acid based wash may be all you need. If the pimples are around the hairs, you may have folliculitis of the beard instead; this is worth discussing with your personal physician.

Question 7

but what is the main cause of acne? how to prevent it.

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Acne: It is clogging up of the skin pores with sebum that  when they get infected you develop acne hope this helps

Question 8

how to prevent and get rid if acne ?

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Rx: You can't prevent it as long as your have normal young-adult hormones. The oral contraceptive pill, if you can take and want it, often ends a girl's acne. Benzoyl peroxide over the counter is just a start; i add topical Clindamycin plus a retinoic acid derivative if there are blackheads, then move to sytemic antibiotics as appropriate if required. Dermatologists have the strong stuff.

Question 9

cystic acne... how to prevent?

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Wish it were easy...: Even in dermatology, we struggle with cystic acne. Genetics, hormones and bacteria all seem to play a role. 

Eating a healthy diet, low in sugary, processed foods and eliminating dairy can help some, but may not cure it. Topical and oral antibiotics are often necessary, and Isotretinoin may be needed as well.  Sometimes hormonal therapies like spironolactone work wonders.

Question 10

what would be a great face wash to prevent acne?

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Salicylic acid wash : Use salicylic acid wash with a brush in the shower daily.  Know if your towel still has make up on it after washing your face, you have not cleaned your face.  Using a face brush can help this.

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