Have you ever heard the term "acne vulgaris"? If
you think it sounds pretty gross and like a very nasty condition. Perhaps you
imagine a condition that afflicts the private areas of the body. Well, not so fast.
Let's take a look at what this term means and try to get a
scientific understanding so that you can understand if you have this condition
or not. Join with me as we take a quick journey through the terminology of acne
vulagris to determine if it's different than typical acne, and ultimately how
to treat it properly.
Let's first look at the definition of the term acne
vulgaris.
Vulgaris is a term that simply means something that is
common or ordinary. I know, I know, the word vulgar comes from vulgaris. So how
do you get common from that? I'm glad you asked. Remember that word meanings
usually go back decades if not even hundreds of years when people behaved
differently and had different expectations than they do today.
So vulgaris simply means something that is so common or
ordinary that it is thought of as being low-class. Someone that says something
is vulgar is saying something that is not appropriate in polite company. We may
not think of the term "common" as being something that should be
looked down upon, but an off-color joke was thought to be something that only
"common" people understood and not something shared among those that
were of the upper classes, so it was "vulgar." Hope you enjoyed that
little romp down word meaning lane!
But getting back to acne vulgaris, the point is that the
term vulgaris simply refers to common or everyday acne. Point in fact, most
doctors don't even use the term acne vulgaris and simply refer to acne as acne.
It's also important to understand though that there are
different forms of acne, and acne vulgaris is different from cystic acne.
Cystic acne has pimples that contain bacteria that go very deep under the skin
and is usually the most severe form of acne, often leaving very deep scars even
while a person still has breakouts. People having cystic acne need to see a
doctor to get a prescription for antibiotics so that they can address the
bacteria that goes so deep that topical ointments don't fix it. With acne
vulgaris or ordinary acne, you can usually take care of it with topical
solutions, eating right and a good skincare regimen.
Now don't get me wrong, this doesn't mean that acne vulgaris
or any form of acne is something to be dismissed. Even common everyday
breakouts can be very difficult for those who suffer from them, and not all
respond to treatment the way they should. More serious or more common breakouts
may also need a prescription for antibiotics if they don't respond to topical
medications such as benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, common ingredients in
most acne treatment options.
When confronted with acne vulgaris that doesn't go away or
respond to topical ointments doctors can also recommend procedures such as
micro-dermabrasion, light therapy, laser therapy, or other acne treatments like
these, you might want to try something different or see a dermatologist. Many
dermatologists specialize in acne treatment and can really help a patient by
creating a complete program for treating and preventing acne. So whether you
have acne vulgaris you have cystic acne and even if you're not sure, see your
doctor, check out some online resources and programs and get some treatment for
you. You'll be glad you did.
Sean McCool is Publisher and founder of "PrestoBango! -
Information To Transform Your Life!" He researches the latest information
from around the web and around the world to put together resources and
information to transform lives in a positive way. For a FREE 10 page report,
visit [http://www.TreatMyAcne.com]
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