Getting rid of Acne Scars and Marks Using Laser

Having acne scars can have a strong negative impact on your social life. It can make heads turn and not in a good way. While some can understand this others simply can?t. Personally I have seen how difficult it can be having acne scars and roaming about in public.

Even in the media, people with acne are treated very badly. Have you ever opened up a celebrity magazine or gossip magazine to take a look? Try it and you’ll see how people are always trying to point out skin flaws such as acne on celebrities. It’s even worse for ‘normal’ people who don’t have a professional makeup artist at hand.

One of the most popular methods in which to get rid of acne scars is by way of laser treatment. The laser treatment for acne scars is exactly as it sounds. A laser is used to burn off the skin tissue and remove the scars. Yes it can be very painful and no it is not a 100 percent success story.

Laser treatments for acne are not cheap and that’s for good reason because the technology is really advanced. And you do need a few sessions before they work. However, they are very effective in removing acne scars, even old acne scars that have been around for a long time. Yes, they don’t just work on new or fresh acne scars.

Acne treatments like lasers work differently for everyone. The price of laser treatments will also differ because everyone has a different type of acne scars. The larger or more deeply ingrained your acne scar is, the more costly it will be to remove it.

Acne scar treatments should be done gradually over a certain period of time. You can’t just do them once and expect the acne scars to clear up. 3 to 4 months is a good amount of time to spend on removing acne scars. This also depends on that type of acne treatments you choose to use.

Laser acne therapies also require that you take care of your skin before you go out everyday. Sunscreen is a most to protect your skin and make sure that melanin does not go deep into your skin and cause it go turn darker. How successful are laser therapies usually? They work incredibly well in most cases and have a high success rate of over 80% most of the time.

Consulting a dermatologist is the first step you must take before taking on any laser acne treatments. It’s important to make sure that you use the right acne laser treatment because you need to ensure that its perfect for your skin. Doctors will know best when it comes to this.

Understanding how laser treatments work is the first step and it can really help a great deal when you want to get rid of acne scars really fast. Anyway, start by doing a simple google search for laser acne treatments and then find the right treatments by doing a careful study of its methods and prices. This will help you tremendously.

Megan Rockbelle writes for an acne website and has a number of extraordinary strategies on how to get rid of pimple scars and advice on choosing laser acne treatments you can read.

Medical Researchers Looking At Sandalwood

Overview

Sandalwood has been praised for centuries for its medicinal properties and ceremonial significance, as well as for its yellowish heartwood (middle of the tree). Taxonomically included in the Santalaceae family and the genus Santalum, this semiparasitic plant (partially use nutrients from other plants; sandalwood seedlings must first become attached to the roots of other plants) is distributed throughout southeastern Asia and the islands of the South Pacific. The most notable members of this group are Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) and Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum). Other plant species are sometimes substituted for sandalwoods, such as red sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus in the pea family) but are not of the true genus and are of inferior quality. An authentic sandalwood tree grows to a height of about 10 meters (33 feet) and has leathery leaves in pairs, each opposite the other on the branch. Both tree and roots contain yellow aromatic oil; the scent of sandalwood oil persists in the wood for years and used for ornamental boxes and statues. The extracted essential oil is highly prized in Southeast Asia, Saudi Arabia and now the United States.

True sandalwood contains aromatic heartwood (middle) and roots which when harvested are used for furniture items as well as distilled for its highly prized essential oil. Plantations have been set aside in both India and Australia to meet growing demand for Santalum essential oil. Sandalwood harvesting and manufacturing of incense sticks, furniture and essential oil provides great employment for many in India, especially in southern India. The value of sandalwood in India cannot be overstated. Besides its ceremonial significance, sandalwood is used extensively in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. The harvest and processing of sandalwood is strictly regulated and private ownership of the trees is not permitted. Since 1792 trees have been considered of Indian royalty and thus well guarded and protected. These valued trees take decades to develop their rich aromatic wood and are not considered commercially viable until at least forty years of age, but trees have been harvested at thirty to meet rising requests for its processed products.

Much of the valuable wood is found in the roots of sandalwood and thus harvested by uprooting the entire tree versus cutting it at the trunk. In the last few years alone, the price of sandalwood has skyrocketed, mainly due to rising demand and limited supply. Increased demand has mainly come from the perfume and aromatherapy industry. Sandalwood essential oil and paste is used in Indian and Chinese medicine and of course aromatherapy botanical medicine. The perfume industry covets this oil for its ability to blend well with other perfume oils; hence, it is used extensively in hundreds of cosmetic products.

Over the centuries, the use of sandalwood and its products have been an integral part of several religious cultures. It scent, either as an essential oil or ground as incense, is thought to bring one closer to the Divine. Hindus burn incense made from sandalwood oil in burial pyres and at funerals. It’s also used in temples to remind people of the heavenly realms. Yogis in India use the oil to anoint each other during ceremonies and before meditation as well deity statues often made of sandalwood itself.

Sandalwood Used to Fight Anti-microbial Bacteria

In late December of 2009 a length article by the Associated Press entitled “Pressure Rises to Stop Antibiotics in Agriculture” reported on rapidly emerging bacteria that are resistant to current antibiotics from supposed misuse of antibiotics in the agriculture industry. It was all over the internet in a matter of days. The article provides quotes from professors, researchers as well as government agencies all expressing deep concern and even alarm at the rate of microbial resistance to standard treatment. The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) web page includes recent studies regarding antimicrobial resistance in Escherichia coli and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MSRA) (both of which cause great harm to humans and animals alike) linked to heavy uses in food agriculture. This scientifically sound web site also provided a press conference statement (way back in 2001) by Margaret Mellon, Ph.D., director of UCS Food and Environment Program stating that 70% of total antibiotic production is devoted to non-therapeutic uses in the cattle, swine and poultry industry. It seems plausible that over the last nine years since this press release, microbes have developed an armor of resistance to antibiotic treatments.

Concern for antibiotic-resistant microbes is worldwide. A need to find alternatives to conventional antibiotic treatment is rising. Essential oils have been gaining attention by research scientists for their antimicrobial properties. A collaborative study of researchers in Austria and Germany (Flavor and Fragrance Journal 2006 May/Jun; 21(3): 465-468) found that santalols of sandalwood (the main chemical components of sandalwood) in medium and/or high concentrations showed significant antimicrobial potential against the yeast Candida albicans, the Gram-positive bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, and the Gram-negative bacteria Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Additional Applications

The Australian and Indian Santalum species, found to be similar in chemical composition, are known by aromatherapists to have such therapeutic properties as anti-inflammatory, antiphlogistic (reduces fever), antiseptic (as mentioned above), antispasmodic (relieves muscle spasms), astringent, carminative (relieves flatulence), demulcent (reduces irritation), diuretic (soft and soothing to skin), emollient, expectorant, as a sedative and general tonic. Their principle chemical constituents are alpha-santalol and beta-santalol. According to a study conducted by the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and South Dakota University (Anticancer Research 2007 Jul-Aug; 27(4B): 2185-8) application of the chemical compound alpha-santalol prevents UVB-induced skin tumor development in mice. Sandalwood is also thought to help alleviate the symptoms of depression as reported by the University of Maryland Medical Center (www.umm.edu).

Conclusion

The value of sandalwood in some cultures goes back centuries – from burning the fragrant incense in temples to using the oil in sacred ceremonies. In the commerce of today, sandalwood is highly prized by the perfume industry as well as those in aromatherapy. Recent science studies indicate that sandalwood and its principle component alpha-santalol have antiseptic as well antitumor capabilities. With the growing concern of antibiotic-resistant bacteria of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Candida in both hospital and public environments, serious investigation into the possible uses to of alternative therapies is well underway. Consideration of essential oils, and in this case Santalum album and Santalum spicatum are prime candidates for meeting modern medical needs.

The author believes flower essences are an excellent companion to essential oils. Learn more about flower essences, essential oils and botanical medicine online.

Genital Wart Remover – Its Time To Remove Those Embarrassing Warts

I know you don’t want to spread your warts around, who does? So why not just get them removed? It can be done painlessly and naturally, with no chemicals involved. Right now, without treatment, all those warts are doing is growing deeper, and eventually will have to be removed with surgery. However, all hope is not loss, as there are natural genital wart removers that can get rid of them in no time flat.

Genital warts are very easily passed on to someone else, which is natural for warts., as they are classified as a virus. And just like all warts, they will grow deeper, and root themselves in you, making it harder for removal.They will also continue to spread around your genital area, and even beyond. That would be pretty embarrassing don’t you think?

Yes it can be embarrassing to talk to your doctors or anyone else for that matter about having HPV, especially down there. However, you do not have to go to a doctor to talk about it, or even get them removed, all you need to know is how to do it in the comfort of your own home.

You may not be a where of the simple natural ways to remove these painful things, besides what your doctor might mention, such as surgery, nitrogen removal, even laser surgery. All of which is quite painful indeed.

The natural way does not involve self surgery, or duct tape, or any other crazy wives tale remedy. It is all natural, less painful, and away from the embarrasment of prying eyes.

Do you want a life without genital warts? You can have complete freedom from warts, and eliminate the fear and embarrassment for good. Its time to try some home remedies for genital wart removal that have been medically, and scientifically proven. Get your step by step guide at this site right now http://www.howtoremovewartsandtags.info