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July 15th, 2011
Author: Robin

Biotin is a type of Vitamin B that is required to perform various functions in the body. Biotin is another name for vitamin B-7 which is not present in the body and need to be obtained by consuming certain food items. Egg yolk and liver is found to be rich in vitamin B-7, some other food items that contain biotin include pork, avocados and salmon. The vitamin is found in smaller amounts in raspberries and cheddar cheese. Usually biotin is not consumed by the body because biotin is easily removed when the food is cooked or stored up over time. According to studies biotin helps improve as well as maintain blood sugar levels. The vitamin also helps the effective use up of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Biotin is essential to convert proteins into enzyme. Within the cellular metabolism it helps act as a coenzyme for five other enzymes within the body. According to scientific studies biotin actually helps reduce skin irritation and different kinds of skin conditions. It also improves growth of nail and hair. Biotin supplements have also shown to increase the thickness of nails.

Acne is a skin condition that develops when the sebaceous glands excrete a large amount of oil that blocks the pores of the skin; leaving room for bacteria to be produced within the pores. This in turn causes acne formation. There is no research conducted that indicate acne development as a result of biotin. In case a person does suspect acne condition getting worse due to biotin consumption it is favorable to consult a doctor who can prescribe the right form of treatment for the condition. It is also advisable to discontinue food containing biotin in such instances.

Regular consumption of raw egg white should be avoided since it attaches biotin to the intestinal tract preventing it from being absorbed by the body. This in turn can cause bowel diseases. it is especially harmful for pregnant females as well as those who consume alcohol regularly.

Author: Robin

The thyroid gland is a lump located in the neck, which is responsible for producing all the hormones in our body. When this gland gets into some sort of problem, it causes a person to feel sick, tired and of all major issues, it causes severe acne all over the body. People with years of acne suffering have been trying relentlessly to cure their acne problems, but, in a superficial way, not targeting the main triggering factor. If you are one of those people who have been suffering from years of acne then its time you have a medical checkup of the thyroid gland.

If upon checkup you are suffering from thyroid gland problems which the main reason is causing your acne, then instead of treating the acne, you need to treat the thyroid gland. There are many thyroid black acne medications, but they cannot be used without proper prescription from the doctor. Thyroid medications can also cause acne too, so you will have to take a combination of thyroid medications plus acne medications to improve the damaged skin. An acne drug such as ACCUTANE is merely to heal a simple acne problem, and is not meant for thyroid related acne. Other than prescribed drugs you can always opt for herbal treatment that will not have much of side affects.

Thyroid and acne is treated generally through herbal ways, as most pharmaceutical drugs cause a lot of side affects. Some natural medications could be M.U.TENE that has Vitamin A which is a powerful antioxidant. Another natural medicine is the ARMOUR THYROID and is used specially by those who have hypothyroid or low thyroid. However this medicine is not available publicly and is purchased online, but it is not a sure guarantee yet to remove acne. LEVOTHYROXINE is a synthetic medicine but some people have not entirely recovered from the acne.

There are hundreds of medications available, each company promising rewarding results, but never buy these drugs without checking in with a doctor. Have a healthy diet to keep your thyroid healthy and always have regular medical checkups.