Of Start of Classes and Stink and Dirt

Swine flu scare or not, school will finally start on June 15 for Ethan and June 16 for my son. In preparation for school, I have bought Ethan's school supplies and other kits. There were no books included in the list. I think the school will continue with its innovation of using US textbooks for based on US curriculum too. I had a laugh when I read its curriculum citing Filipino as foreign language. Whatever. I still need to buy Ethan more clothes as his school is "uniformless".

As preparation for my son's schooling, I went to his apartment to check out what he needs. Horror of horrors! The apartment was freaking dirty and stinked to high heavens! Daughter #2 and I tried to clean the apartment but only did so superficially. The whole place needs a great wash and clean-up. I almost fainted when I saw the yellowed-dusty-smelly bed sheets and pillow cases of my son. No wonder his pimples have been acting up. He has been sleeping in "dirt" for the past month. No amount of the best acne treatment would do him any good if he continues to sleep on dirty sheets on a dusty bed in a smelly bedroom in a super stinky apartment.

Acne and Diet

My son's face is full of zits, again! I have told him countless times that his diet has a direct effect on his acne breakout. I read that acne has some relationship with nutrition. However, there is no concrete link or proof as to what food group causes acne. Oily skin has a tendency to have acne breakouts than normal or dry skin. Well, saturated fats can contribute to oily skin so better stay away from fat it you are prone to pimples. What about chocolates? Many believe that there is a direct connection between eating chocolates and increased acne. Isn't chocolate full of fat? There's the connection. A high protein intake and salty food also contribute to acne lesions,I read. So I asked my son, "what have to been eating this past week?" - he stays in an apartment near school, that's why. "Chips, soda, chocolate and instant noodles", quipped my son. Gosh! Junk food! No wonder.

Acne Cure

Acne! Who wants it? Not I nor the millions of teens and adults who have it. Acne vulgaris is common during adolescence. Believe when I say it affects more than 85% of teenagers, and more often continues into adulthood. For most people, acne decreases over time and tends to disappear after one reaches his early twenties. There is, however, no way to predict how long it will take to disappear entirely, and some individuals will continue to suffer well into their thirties, forties and beyond. It's a good thing there is an available acne cure. If you're one unhappy acne-laden-person, check out www.getacnetreatments.com for the cure.

My Son's Acne

I have been blessed with clear skin. I did not go through the phase of an acne-laden-teen years. My girls are quite lucky that way too, except for my son. He came home yesterday from school and I was surprised by the number of pimples on his face. I have read that 90% of teenagers, almost 50% of all adult women and 25% of all adults have acne. It is one of the most widespread medical conditions in the world that is incurable, but treatable. There is a site I found that discusses acne prevention and related topics. Acne.com is a minefield of information regarding acne. If you suffer from the condition or you know someone who does, the site is worth checking. I already told my son to check it out.