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Mon 12 Aug 2013
SMS Of The Day * MINISTRY of Gender and Child Welfare, TEARS are rolling down as I write this SMS. The killing of women in Namibia is now like reciting a poem. Are we really getting the protection we deserve while women not being treated as part of this c Food For Thought * SO the Zimbabwe elections were free and peaceful and not free and fair? Bouquets And Brickbats * NURSES at Katutura Hospital must stop wearing those big plastic sandals at work because they are not the official working shoes. We want to see you looking smart and beautiful with your full uniform. SMS Of The Day * THIS nation is in dire need of a massive conference on housing. When we experienced a crisis in the education sector a crisis-control brain-storming conference was organised which resulted in the best deal ever for the Namibian child, nam Food For Thought * BOURGEOISIE has become a daily occupation if not the order of the day of the upper-echelons, President Hifikepunye Pohamba we urge you to revisit this unpatriotic geocentricism among your staff and the well-connected, for everybody to r Bouquets And Brickbats * COMMISSIONER of Prisons, can you please explain the strategies you use to appoint officers to certain positions? It is my observation that you are being fed with wrong information then you just promote individuals without making p SMS Of The Day * I THINK Paulus ‘The Rock’ Ambunda lost his belt because of this promoter and trainer. How can a world champion still be training at the Katutura Youth Complex where there is not enough equipment. I think they must follow the example of Ha Food For Thought * NAMIBIA Dairies are unable to match low prices of imported milk and this ultimately means the consumer will have to pay more for local milk. Look at the prices of the local chicken. All these profits are going in the pockets of a few in Bouquets And Brickbats * I AM pleased to hear that Cabinet has responded positively to the proposal of Namibia Dairies to support the industry. The restrictions which support the industry by reducing competition to ensure the survival of the industry is a SMS Of The Day * CEO’s golden handshakes. Somewhere on our statute books there must be a provision that if a board of directors suspends/dismisses a CEO without due regard to legal provision (substantive/procedural law) such board must carry the costs for Food For Thought * JACKY Asheeke was so right with her last column- why are the fathers of the dead children not being prosecuted? (Reference to the children who died in shack fires last week) Our justice system still protects men over women. In this cont Bouquets And Brickbats * ALEXACTUS Kaure, your column in Friday’s newspaper opened my eyes. One hardly finds impartial case study analysers in Namibia. Let’s not destroy the Polytechnic’s strong foundation (Tjivikua) as yet. At least wait until the transf
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All About Acne
Acne
If you’re almost a teen, chances are pretty good that you have some acne. About eight in 10 pre-teens and teens have acne, along with many adults. Acne is so common that it’s considered a normal part of growing from a child to an adult. But knowing that doesn’t make it easier when you look in the mirror and see a big pimple on your chin!
The good news is that learning about acne and taking some simple steps can help you feel better about your face.
The good news is that learning about acne and taking some simple steps can help you feel better about your face.
Acne is a skin condition that shows up as different types of bumps. They include whiteheads, blackheads, red bumps (pimples), and bumps that are filled with pus (pustules). What causes these annoying bumps?
Well, your skin is covered with tiny holes called hair follicles, or pores. Pores contain sebaceous (pronounced suh-bay-shus) glands (also called oil glands) that make sebum, an oil that moistens your hair and skin.
Most of the time the glands make the right amount of sebum, and the pores are fine. But sometimes a pore gets clogged up with too much sebum, dead skin cells, and bacteria. This can cause acne.
If a pore gets clogged up, closes, and bulges out from the skin, that’s a whitehead. If a pore clogs up but stays open, the top surface can get dark and you’re left with a blackhead. Sometimes the walls of the pore are broken, allowing sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells to get under the skin. This causes a small, red infection called a pimple. Clogged-up pores that open up deep in the skin can lead to bigger infections known as cysts.
Why Do So Many Teenagers Get Acne?
A lot of teens get a type of acne called acne vulgaris. It usually appears on the face, neck, shoulders, upper back, and chest. Teens get acne because of the hormone changes that come with puberty. As you grow up and your body begins to develop, these hormones stimulate the sebaceous glands to make more sebum, and the glands can become overactive. When there is too much sebum, that oil clogs the pores and leads to acne. If your parent had acne as a teen, it’s likely that you will, too. Stress may make acne worse, because when you’re stressed, your pores may make more sebum. Luckily, for most people, acne gets better by the time they’re in their 20s.
What Can I Do About Acne?
If you’re worried about acne, here are some ways to keep pimples away:
To help prevent the oil build-up that can lead to acne, wash your face once or twice a day with warm water and a mild soap or cleanser. Don’t scrub your face. Scrubbing can actually make acne worse by irritating the skin. Wash gently, using your hands instead of a washcloth. If you wear makeup, moisturiser, or sunscreen, make sure they are oil-free. When you wash your face, take the time to remove all of your make-up. If you use hair sprays or gels, try to keep them away from your face because they can clog pores. If you have long hair, keep it away from your face and wash it regularly to reduce oil. Caps and other hats can cause pimples along the hairline. Avoid them if you think they are worsening your acne. Wash your face after you’ve been exercising and sweating a lot. Try not to touch your face. Don’t pick, squeeze, or pop pimples.
What If I Get Pimples Anyway?
Some teenagers will rarely get a pimple – those lucky ones! But many teens will get some pimples, even if they take steps to prevent acne. That is totally normal. In fact, some girls who have a handle on their acne may find that it comes out a few days before they get their period. This is a common problem called pre-menstrual acne and is caused by hormonal changes in the body. Boys undergo hormonal changes, too, and may be more likely to suffer from severe forms of acne. Acne can be treated with various products which you can buy from any supermarket or from a pharmacy. If you notice that your skin care products aren’t working for you, or you feel that your acne just keeps getting worse, it may be time for you to visit a dermatologist. Acne breakouts can give your self-esteem a severe knock, but don’t stress too much about it. Look around you, almost every teen will experience acne. You are not alone!
– kidshealth.org
Well, your skin is covered with tiny holes called hair follicles, or pores. Pores contain sebaceous (pronounced suh-bay-shus) glands (also called oil glands) that make sebum, an oil that moistens your hair and skin.
Most of the time the glands make the right amount of sebum, and the pores are fine. But sometimes a pore gets clogged up with too much sebum, dead skin cells, and bacteria. This can cause acne.
If a pore gets clogged up, closes, and bulges out from the skin, that’s a whitehead. If a pore clogs up but stays open, the top surface can get dark and you’re left with a blackhead. Sometimes the walls of the pore are broken, allowing sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells to get under the skin. This causes a small, red infection called a pimple. Clogged-up pores that open up deep in the skin can lead to bigger infections known as cysts.
Why Do So Many Teenagers Get Acne?
A lot of teens get a type of acne called acne vulgaris. It usually appears on the face, neck, shoulders, upper back, and chest. Teens get acne because of the hormone changes that come with puberty. As you grow up and your body begins to develop, these hormones stimulate the sebaceous glands to make more sebum, and the glands can become overactive. When there is too much sebum, that oil clogs the pores and leads to acne. If your parent had acne as a teen, it’s likely that you will, too. Stress may make acne worse, because when you’re stressed, your pores may make more sebum. Luckily, for most people, acne gets better by the time they’re in their 20s.
What Can I Do About Acne?
If you’re worried about acne, here are some ways to keep pimples away:
To help prevent the oil build-up that can lead to acne, wash your face once or twice a day with warm water and a mild soap or cleanser. Don’t scrub your face. Scrubbing can actually make acne worse by irritating the skin. Wash gently, using your hands instead of a washcloth. If you wear makeup, moisturiser, or sunscreen, make sure they are oil-free. When you wash your face, take the time to remove all of your make-up. If you use hair sprays or gels, try to keep them away from your face because they can clog pores. If you have long hair, keep it away from your face and wash it regularly to reduce oil. Caps and other hats can cause pimples along the hairline. Avoid them if you think they are worsening your acne. Wash your face after you’ve been exercising and sweating a lot. Try not to touch your face. Don’t pick, squeeze, or pop pimples.
What If I Get Pimples Anyway?
Some teenagers will rarely get a pimple – those lucky ones! But many teens will get some pimples, even if they take steps to prevent acne. That is totally normal. In fact, some girls who have a handle on their acne may find that it comes out a few days before they get their period. This is a common problem called pre-menstrual acne and is caused by hormonal changes in the body. Boys undergo hormonal changes, too, and may be more likely to suffer from severe forms of acne. Acne can be treated with various products which you can buy from any supermarket or from a pharmacy. If you notice that your skin care products aren’t working for you, or you feel that your acne just keeps getting worse, it may be time for you to visit a dermatologist. Acne breakouts can give your self-esteem a severe knock, but don’t stress too much about it. Look around you, almost every teen will experience acne. You are not alone!
– kidshealth.org
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