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TalkAcne is a Patient Information Service and Forum for acne sufferers and their families.

TalkAcne can help you and your familiy to cope with the day to day misery of living with acne, oily skin and spots. Browse through our Acne Care section for products & treatments that can help to keep your skin under control. Become a Member for free and talk to others living with acne in our Forum or through Find a Friend. Browse articles in our Features section and read other people's stories in our Your Stories section. Whether you have teenage or adult acne you'll find others to talk to here.

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NEW STUDIES REVEAL IMPACT OF MOST COMMON DISEASES
New research into a range of common skin diseases affecting hundreds of thousands of Britons reveals the true impact of the conditions on the lives of patients. To find out more click here
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ANTIBIOTICS & ACNE
Research Article showing European recommendations on the use of oral antibiotics for acne.
Click here to find out more about antibiotics and acne
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TALKACNE SURVEY
We’re keen to find out what new additions you would like to see, and would find useful, on this website.
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Take part in the University of the West of England's survey about skin and relationships
ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP SURVEY
The Centre for Appearance Research at the University of the West of England is conducting an online survey on romantic relationships and is looking for young people to take part. Click here to take part in the Romantic Relationship Survey
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ADULT ACNE
Of all the conditions most likely to generate low self-esteem and prolonged depression, adult acne is the worst.
Click here to find out more about Adult Acne
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REFLEXOLOGY
A section looking at how reflexology can help to treat and manage acne.
Click here to find out more about reflexology to treat acne

The Dermatology news headlines shown above are provided courtesy of Medical News Today and are subject to the terms and conditions stated on the Medical News Today website.

Dermatology News from Medical News Today

 

NEW THIS MONTH


TALKEXERCISE LAUNCHES NEW DOWLOADABLE EXERCISE PROGRAMMES

New to TalkExercise! We've launched the first of our downloadable exercise programmes starting with Home Exercise Programme One. Take a look at TalkExercise today

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Deborah Mason, Founder and MD of TalkHealth Partnership Ltd has been nominated in the category of Best Support for the Mumpreneur Awards 2010

DEBORAH MASON, TALKHEALTH'S FOUNDER, HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR AN AWARD

We are delighted to announce that our Founder and Managing Director, Deborah Mason, has been nominated for The Mumpreneur Awards 2010 in the category of Best Support.

For more information about the award and the Mumpreneur Conference in September 2010 follow this link


ACNE PILLOW CASE USED IN THE TREATMENT OF FACIAL ACNE IS IN CLINICAL TRIALS

You may have read a recent press article or seen a TV interview or be aware of an acne pillow being produced by American company Precision Fabrics Group. Espère Healthcare Ltd is the official UK distributor of the DermaTherapy Bedding range which includes a pillow case that is manufactured by Precision Fabrics Group's fabric.

The fabric is currently undergoing extensive clinical trials to investigate its effect in facial acne. It is believed that the smooth wicking fabric coupled with non-migrating antimicrobial might help in the treatment of acne.

NEW FEATURE - HOW TO GET RID OF SPOTS AND ACNE

Read a new article by Elaine Mummery, based on her book Spotless - How to Get Rid of Spots and Acne, about ways of helping teenagers with acne.





ACNE
DIRECTORY

Launching in 2010, our Acne Directory will offer a list of companies, both big and small, who manufacture and distribute treatments and products suitable for people who suffer with acne.

LET'S TALKEXERCISE

Exercise should be part of our daily lives. But sometimes it's hard to find the time even for a walk around the block!

If you're living with a health condition like eczema that's dragging you down physically and/or emotionally, then taking some sort of gentle exercise can be beneficial for you.

TalkExercise with Mark Westbrook - make exercise part of your daily life and stay more positive about your health generally

Regular moderate exercise can boost the immune system which can help to fight off infections more efficiently. And it is well documented that exercise is one of the best physical stress-reduction techniques available.

In our TalkExercise section Mark Westbrook, TalkHealth's resident health and fitness guru, will take you through suggested exercise plans and share tips you can use to maintain an exercise routine that will fit with your lifestyle.

Take a look at our downloadable Exercise Programmes - exercises you can easily do at home. Visit TalkExercise and make 2010 the year to get fit and healthy!



ASK THE EXPERT

Our Ask the Expert section gives you the chance to ask our panel of experts those burning questions about your general health, overall fitness and about your acne and skin issues. Over the coming months, we will be introducing you to new experts specialising in health and fitness, dermatology and nutrition.

MARK WESTBROOK - Health & Fitness Expert

Mark Westbook is our resident Health and Fitness Expert and is one of our experts for Ask The Expert



Mark is TalkHealth's health and fitness expert. He has 11 years experience in the fitness industry working in a variety of exclusive health spas at management level. His personal training history includes training physically and mentally challenged clients, doctors, producers/directors, celebrities, elderly and sportsmen and women. Mark's Health and Fitness qualifications include: Premier Fitness Diploma, Alan Herdman Pilates, Speedo Aqua Fitness, Boxercise, Circuit Training, NSCR indoor Studio Cycling and Exercise to music. Mark is also registered as a pool plant professional through the ISRM RoPPP’s).

Question - Is cardiovascular exercise the best exercise to do to burn fat?

Answer - It is a myth that cardiovascular exercise is the best exercise to burn fat! High levels of cardiovascular exercise will reduce the body's muscle mass percentage. Muscle mass is responsible for burning calories as energy is both stored and used there. A high muscle mass percentage is ideal. This is best obtained through performing resistance based exercises. Look at sprinters or any power athletes, they have a high muscle mass and low body fat but will never be caught running a steady mile or more 3 times a week! 

You may read about Chunky Aerobics Instructor Syndrome (CAIS). Charles Polquin discovered that the body responds quickly to aerobic exercise (or any given stimulus) but also found that aerobic exercise alone was not able to keep fat off. Apply cardiovascular exercise in the right amount at the correct intensity and with change frequently applied, you will have a winning formula.

If you have any questions you would like to ask our experts, email us and we will post your question and our expert's answer here. The questions and answers will change every month.

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