New Research, Studies and Developments in the Treatment of Acne

Each pore on the surface of the skin is an opening to a canal called a follicle. The follicle also contains a hair and an oil gland (sebaceous gland). The oil gland helps remove old skin cells, keeps the skin lubricated, and prevents drying of tissues.

New advancements and developments in treating acne such as the use of ultrasound waves, curcumin (curry), thyme, phage viruses, and even nanotechnology are being studied as potential effective treatments against the disease. These are but some of the new discoveries in acne research. Enumerated are the most current and advance technologies and studies in acne treatment.

The most common skin disease in the world is acne. It is a skin condition that causes pimples on the skin surface. The face is the most common location for acne to appear.

Acne occurs when excess oil gets trapped in the skin pores, it leads to a build up of bacteria and infection that results in zits.

Although not harmful, the presence of pimples or zits, as they are commonly called, can cause embarrassment and even psychological trauma. Teenagers are the most prone to acne, around 80% of teenagers have had acne.

At a time where youngsters learn to interact socially and adapt to a group environment, acne can be an obstacle. A serious case of it can affect one's self confidence, self image, and social interaction.

Doctors and dermatologists have been researching on advanced treatments for the disease such as thyme, coconut oil, and a combination of medication and skin creams. They have even researched into ultrasound waves and bio-nanotechnology in finding the most effective treatment.

The following are the latest advancements in acne research and treatment:

Study on Curcumin in Curry And It's Benefits Against Cancer

Curry is a dish that is popular in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and other South East Asian countries. Each culture has a different way of serving curry.

The feature that binds all these cultures together with curry are the selection of spices used for each dish. These include coriander, turmeric, cumin, fenugreek, and red pepper. Other spices found in some curry are ginger, garlic, asafoetida, fennel seed, caraway, cinnamon, clove, mustard seed, green cardamom, black cardamom, nutmeg, long pepper, and black pepper

Tumeric, a principal spice found in curry contains curcumin. Tumeric is part of the ginger family. The derivative form of curcumin found in tumeric are natural phenols and it is what gives tumeric its yellow color

Trial launched into curry chemical's cancer-fighting properties

Compounds found in curry are being investigated as a way of improving drug response in patients with advanced bowel cancer in a new study launched today (Monday).

Scientists at the Cancer Research UK and National Institute for Health Research Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC) in Leicester will investigate whether tablets containing curcumin – found in the spice turmeric – can be safely added to the standard treatment for bowel cancer that has spread.

Earlier studies have shown that curcumin can enhance the ability of chemotherapy to kill bowel cancer cells in the lab.

The trial is being funded by Hope Against Cancer, The Royal College of Surgeons and the Bowel Disease Research Foundation.