‘Miracle’ spot cure beloved by U.S. celebs set to cause a storm when it goes on sale at Boots this week

• Katy Perry, Elle Macpherson and Justin Bieber among celebrity clients
• £39.99 treatment launches for the first time in the UK

For most women it is a problem they hope to leave behind in their teenage years.

But recent studies have revealed that more and more are suffering with embarrassing spots and pimples in adult life.

Now a skin care treatment favoured by American celebrities, which claims to banish blemishes in days, is set to revolutionise the lives of acne sufferers when it is launched in Britain this week.


The Proactiv range promises to leave skin looking healthier in just 14 days

The three 120ml bottles of Proactiv cleanser, toner and repair lotion claim to clear away spots and leave skin looking healthier in just 14 days.

Formulated by two US female dermatologists, the solution contains salicylic acid, a natural plant extract which helps clear blocked pores by eliminating dead skin cells.

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Face the future: Erase wrinkles or banish your dimples with high-tech gadgets you can use at home

Forget iPads — the latest must-have gadgets are the ones that promise to revolutionise our beauty regimes.

Offering the power of salon-standard treatments in our own hands, this new wave of mini machines use technology such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and ultrasound to tackle a plethora of skin concerns from wrinkles to cellulite.

These state-of-the-art devices are heading for our high streets and are predicted to fly off the shelves.

‘Beauty gadgets are by far our fastest growing category,’ says Annalise Quest, general merchandise manager for beauty at Harrods. ‘Customers are looking for devices that show tangible results quickly.’

Industry analysts value the UK market for beauty devices at £110 million — and rising.

But can home-use beauty gadgets really deliver? We asked skincare technology expert Dr Leslie Baumann, of the Baumann Cosmetic & Research Institute in Miami, in the U.S., to give her verdict.

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Spot of bother: Acne isn't just a problem for teens, more women are suffering... but help is at hand

Acne can be the bane of our teenage years — plaguing our puberty before settling down in our 20s.

Or, rather, that’s how it used to be. Today, spots are no longer just a problem for adolescents.

A recent study found that more than half of UK women over 30 struggle with blemishes.

Experts say our busy lives have sent levels of the stress hormone cortisol soaring, pushing oil production into overdrive.

‘Acne is caused by the sebaceous glands producing more oil,’ says consultant dermatologist Dr Susan Mayou. ‘Excess sebum is trapped by dead skin cells, which clog pores, so blocked bacteria then reacts with the grease, forming spots.’

And adult spots can be even more severe, consisting of red, painful deep cysts not just on the face but on the body, too.

These flare-ups can dent our confidence and make us depressed. But the good news is even severe adult acne can be cleared.

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skin laser reviews for treating acne with laser light therapy

After 2 month's treatment with a skin laser

Before treatment with a skin laser

"I have been using the skin laser to treat my spots for 2 months now. I have tried everything, including strong antibiotics from my GP, in the past and nothing has really worked. My forehead and chin were covered in angry, red spots. Now I can't believe the difference after just 2 months using the skin laser about 30 minutes in the evenings. It's almost back to how it was before I got spots. Not perfect yet but so much better. I shall certainly keep on using it."
Letty D, 24, London

Severe acne linked to higher suicide risk

Experts say people with acne should be monitored for depression and suicidal thoughts

 

By Peter Russell
WebMD Health News

Reviewed by Dr Farah Ahmed

 

12th November 2010 - People with severe acne are at a heightened risk of attempting suicide, according to a new study in the online edition of the bmj.

It also found that those who had been treated with the commonly prescribed acne medication isotretinoin may be at an additional suicide risk. However, the authors stress that this is more likely to be because of events associated with their medical condition than the drug itself.

Isotretinoin has been used to treat severe cases of acne since the 1980s. It is marketed under the brand names Roaccutane, Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Clarus or Decutan. Researchers in Sweden set out to determine whether there was any truth in case reports of an association between isotretinoin, depression and suicidal behaviour: for instance, a five year study which found that Finnish army recruits treated with isotretinoin were more likely to use mental health services than those who were not.

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