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Acne Light Treatment – an Acne Cure

Dec 16

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Acne light treatment is rapidly becoming a popular acne remedy because it is a fairly easy and a drug-free way to help heal blemishes. As you know, many topical medications contain strong ingredients that damage sensitive skin, resulting in peeling, redness, and increased sun sensitivity. Ouch ! But, Blue light (not the beer, if you are a Canadian) therapy is widely regarded as an excellent alternative to most acne medications. Some individuals have expressed concern over the safety of this procedure, becuase this procedure used to use ultraviolet (UV) light that was harmful to the skin. Fortunately, modern Clearlight treatments have been FDA approved and free of UV dangers.

The FDA approved blue light therapy for acne in August of 2002. In studies, two 15-minute exposures a week for a period of four weeks produced a 60 percent reduction in acne in 80 percent of patients. Reported remissions from acne lasted as long as three to eight months. The first approved system of treatment, ClearLight, is now available through dermatologists. This method involves a new therapeutic blue or red light that uses what is called Acne PhotoClearingTM – APCTM technology. It targets and destroys the surface of the acne and quickly and easily repairs it. It is also known to be effective in clearing inflamed acne in one month.

So how does blue light therapy work?

Basically, patients are exposed to a low intensity blue light source (405 nm to 420 nm) for 15 minutes twice per week for 4 weeks. Each session costs between $50 and $150, making a full course of treatment an average of $800. But, wouldn’t you know it, acne light treatment is considered cosmetic and is therefore not covered by insurance.

Another form of acne light therapy that is used more and more is known as pulsed light and heat energy (LHE) therapy.

LHE therapy uses both light and heat to eradicate the root causes of acne. Very much like blue light therapy, LHE therapy uses light to destroy acne-causing bacteria. It also uses heat to reduce the production of sebum and to help shrink sebaceous glands. It is an attractive option for many acne sufferers because it promises fast results. Usually, improvement in the symptoms of acne can be seen in as little as 30 days. Not surprisingly, this is becoming popular because it is a fast treatment, with most sessions done in just over 10 minutes. The FDA has approved LHE therapy for the treatment of mild to moderate acne.

While different kinds of light therapies may seem attractive, they can also be expensive, and may not be covered by most health insurance plans. If you are looking for an answer that is milder and less expensive, consider the many herbal therapies that are available. Some acne sufferers swear by certain herbal supplements, including black currant seed oil, evening primrose oil and others. Follow the instructions on the bottle or ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice. Also, never take any herbal medication if you are taking prescription drugs as their could be side effects. Consult with your Pharmacist or Doctor first.

Visit a skin specialist or dermatologist for more information on acne light treatments.

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What the Acne is and Its Causes

Dec 7

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Acne is found quite often in pubescent individuals. Because of a high genetic disposition to the condition, acne is particularly common in Western societies. It is believed that the presence of acne is due to an abnormal response to normal levels in the body of testosterone, the male hormone. For many individuals, this response tends to diminish over time, causing the acne to decrease by the time they reach their 20’s, or even disappear. Unfortunately, it is impossible to tell how long it will take for acne to completely disappear; for some people they may experience it for many decades- even beyond their 30’s or 40’s. A large number of people will experience this condition at some point in their life.

There are several different types of acne, as described below:

1. Acne Vulgaris – The most commonly experienced forms of acne and will appear around puberty it is typically to be found on a person’s face, shoulders and chest.

2. Acne Rosacea – This is a red rash which is predominantly found on a person’s face.

3. Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (also known as Pseudofolliculitis Nuchae)- this form of acne is caused by shaving.

4. Acne Conglobata (also knowns as Hidradenitis Suppurativa) – usually found in armpits, on the groin or buttocks, or also under women’s breasts. This type of acne describes chronic abscesses or boils on sweat glands and hair follicles.

5. Acne Cosmetica – as indicated by it’s name, this form of acne is caused by cosmetic use.

6. Acne Fulminas – Is an extreme form of Acne Conglobata.

7. Acne Medicamentosa – typically triggered by starting or finishing a course of medication.

8. Baby Acne – very commonly found on infants. It is a rash that can be found on the baby’s cheeks, chin and forehead.

9. Chloracne – caused by being exposed to chlorinated hydrocarbons, such as PCB’s or dioxins.

Hopefully the information provided to you above with regard to acne will help you to understand more clearly what it is and how it is caused.

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Acne Vulgaris – What is It?

Dec 5

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Are you one of over 85% of people who will experience Acne Vulgaris in their lifetime. If you have ever had a pimple then you are already one of that percentage.

Although you may not have heard it by such a medical name, Acne Vulgaris is a skin disease affecting areas of the skin where oil glands and follicles are the most dense. Areas most affected by acne include facial acne, the chest and back acne. In most people a pimple = Acne Vulgaris.

Do you have Acne Vulgaris?

If you suffer from just a few red spots, whiteheads or pimples then you are suffering from mild acne. Normally starting in teenage years, it is possible for acne to continue into adulthood.

Severe forms of acne can cause large areas of painful, raised and inflamed pimples which can cause scarring. In severe acne it is possible for the entire face, back or chest to be covered, and can even result in acne cysts.

What causes Acne?

Acne is caused by a number of factors. Generally acne pimples begin by oil, dead skin cells and dirt clogging up pores. Problems arise when bacteria or infection make their way into the follicle resulting in inflammation and more severe infections. Families may also be predisposed to acne, if a parent had severe acne, their children may be more likely to be afflicted.

Symptoms of Acne Vulgaris.

Symptoms of acne include whiteheads, blackheads and pimples. Generally these occur on the face, shoulders, chest and neck. Severe symptoms include large and deep acne cystic lesions. These are painful easily infected and can cause scarring.

Treating Acne

There are many treatments for acne, and the treatment solution you chose depends greatly on the type of acne and severity. There are lots of great resources for acne treatment ideas:

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Acnezine Can Combat All Types of Acne Scars

Dec 2

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Scars caused by acne are much more common than doctors once believed; most people will have acne scars that are mild. However, some will have scars that look significant even to others. The best approach is prevention and to treat acne right away as sometimes even mild acne can cause scarring, this can minimize the risk of permanent acne scars. Acnezine is the best possible way to treat acne scars. Acne leaves behind different types of acne scars.

Acne scars result from two types of tissue response to the inflammation of acne: (1) increased tissue formation, and (2) loss of tissue.

Increased Tissue FormationThe scars caused by increased tissue formation are called keloids or hypertrophic scars. The word hypertrophy means “enlargement” or “overgrowth.” Both hypertrophic and keloid scars are associated with excessive amounts of the cell substance collagen. Overproduction of collagen is a response of skin cells to injury. The excess collagen becomes piled up in fibrous masses, resulting in a characteristic firm, smooth, usually irregularly-shaped scar. Keloids tend to “run in the family”—that is, there is a genetic predisposition to form keloids after tissue injury. African-Americans often have a predisposition to keloid formation. Some families also tend to form hypertrophic acne scars or thickened acne scars.

Acnezine, the natural medication for acne treatment serves a major role reducing such types of acne.

Acne Scars Resulting From Loss of TissuesAcne scars resulting from loss of tissue are more common than scars resulting from increased tissue formation. There are several types:Ice-pick acne scars get their name from their appearance. They may be superficial or deep, are usually small in diameter and have steep sides like an ice-pick wound. They may be hard or soft to the touch; the soft acne scars are usually more superficial and the hard scars deeper. The base of hard scars under the skin may be wider than the scar at the surface of the skin.Depressed fibrotic acne scars are usually large scars that have sharp margins and steep sides. They are similar in appearance to deep chicken pox scars.Superficial and deep soft acne scars are variable in size, and have sloping edges that merge with normal skin.

Follicular macular atrophy is more likely to occur on the chest or back of a person with acne. These are small, white, soft lesions, often barely raised above the surface of the skin—somewhat like whiteheads that didn’t fully develop. This condition is sometimes also called “perifollicular elastolysis.” The lesions may persist for months to years.

There are many types of treatment to cure Acne. But Acnezine is a natural acne removal medication with no side effects!

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Acne – It’s not Just for Kids Anymore

Dec 2

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You’re an adult and still battling acne. How can that be? Common wisdom says acne appears in your teen years, you treat, it goes away and that’s that.

Common wisdom is not true. More than half of adults suffer from one form of acne or another during their adult years. It can be frustrating and embarrassing. But, what can you do/ Trudge to the pharmacy and ask for a some teen acne cream?

Acne usually occurs when oil and dead skin cells get clogged in a pore and mix with bacteria. Adult acne can be caused by stress, hormones, birth control compounds or bad cosmetics. This is why women are more likely than men to suffer from it.

First, take a close look at your make-up. If you suffer from acne outbreaks avoid make-up that is oil based.

Certain medical conditions and prescription medications can also cause acne. If you have other symptoms of a hormone imbalance or if your acne began when you started a new medication, consult your physician.

Adult acne often manifests itself differently than teenage acne. Adult breakouts are often mild or moderate and do not usually result in scarring. Blackheads and whiteheads are less common. Adult facial acne is usually seen on the chin, lower cheek and below the jaw line rather than all over the face as is common in adolescents.

As an adult with acne, you might choose to visit your dermatologist. A dermatologist can diagnose the condition on your face as acne or a very similar appearing skin condition called rosecea.

Rosecea often appears with acne and can be caused by some acne medications. However, it is a separate condition and needs to be treated differently. A dermatologist can prescribe an effective topical or oral treatment for both acne and rosecea.

If you are confident that your skin condition is adult acne and you don’t think a dermatologist visit is necessary, you might want to visit your local drugstore and try some of the available over-the-counter treatments. There are many products available and it is worth doing a little research, either by talking to your friends or searching the internet to find one that is worth trying.

No matter which acne treatment you try first, be sure to wash your face twice a day with a quality cleanser that contains salicylic acid. Also, use moisturizer and sunscreen daily for good healthy skin.

While adult acne can be embarrassing, it is probably not a serious medical condition, but it may have significant ramifications. Adults who suffer from acne outbreaks may have low self esteem and lack the self confidence to succeed in personal relationships, or in the business world.

There are a wealth of products available to treat adult acne, so there is no reason to suffer. Do your research on the internet, then visit your favorite drugstore or dermatologist and get the help you deserve.

A free report “Facial Skin Care Secrets” is available by clicking the link below.

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Acne Cure – A Few Simple And Natural Steps To Get Rid Of Acne

Nov 27

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Acne Cure – A Few Simple And Natural Steps To Get Rid Of Acne

Acne is a skin problem that affects most people during puberty when the hormonal changes occur. A male hormone called Testosterone in both men and women, and insulin-like growth factor are the two hormones most closely linked to acne. Testosterone stimulates the sebaceous glands of the skin to enlarge and produce oil called sebum. Too much sebum and dead skin cells often form a plug and block the pores and provide a breeding place for bacteria causing redness, swelling and bulges out from the skin.

Thousands of people from all over the world suffer from acne, the skin disorder that affecting 70 to 95% teenagers during puberty period. Sadly to say this skin disorder not only affecting teenagers but also adults between the age of 20 to 50. Imagine if you suffer this skin order endlessly until your adult life. It cost you a lot from swollen and sore facial skin, feeling unhappy, gross, depress and less confidence and spending lots of money for skin care product and treatment.

Some people are lucky enough that after passing the puberty cycle the acne problem go away without leaving any scar, but some are so unfortunate left with a deep permanent scar.

Believe me having acne for more than 30 years are far from FUN!

Being Asian living in the tropics, I had larger and more sebaceous glands with thicker epidermis that are prone to acne easily. Highly polluted and dusty air is also another factor that make my skin easily clogged by mixture of excess oil and dirt which cause acne.

I was one amongst the many people who suffered from pimples during my teenage years and suffered from whiteheads, pustules and severe cysts (deep pimples and boils) during my adult life.

In senior high as a typical teenager, I suffered from a hormone imbalance and started having pimples all over my face. It began to worry me as I experience quiet severe acne then. The peer pressure amongst children was very cruel. With no time I began experiencing and living in horror everyday being harassed as a “greaser” and “speckled face” name calling. Little by little I felt stressful and less confidence and asked my parents to seek treatment.

Treatment after treatment seemed endless and lead me nowhere, until my brother who studied in US introduced me with a tetracycline as antibiotics that were recommended by the US dermatologist at that time to cure acne. I started taking tetracycline without knowing what the side effects is. At that time I only concern that the pills helped me to clear the pimples away. Later in life I regretted for taking that so-called wonder drug.

If I knew the side effect, I would rather live with acne and sought other treatment than taking tetracycline. I guess I was one of the generations that got victimized by the pills. Through the year my teeth started experiencing discoloration, leaving overall gray cast in the enamel, accented with darker horizontal lines. It kept me away from wide happy smile as this was a permanent embarrassment to me.

Later in life, it cost me further as my teeth regularly had cavities and need filling and with times the teeth became so brittle and easily breaking off for no reason. If I could turn back the time, I would definitely seek other natural cure for acne rather than taking tetracycline.

The story was not ended here, I was fortunate enough to be able to move to US for my college year. My skin got better as I lived in a sub-tropic California and the four-season state of Ohio.

But again, like the ugly shadow at the age of 22 the breakout returned and followed me around for the next twenty years. Why Me? I even wondered and asked “Mirror, mirror on the wall when will be my acne gone for all?”

I tried different type of acne lotion and ointment from over the counter products. I even tried toothpaste and squeezing out the vitamin E soft caplet, applied them to the swollen acne expecting that they would be drying off and it would sooth the swollen and redness. I even tried the papaya skin mask to no avail (had to be careful that it can only be done within 5 to 8 minutes or my skin would be damaged from the sap of the papaya skin).

I spent lots of money to seek treatment from different beauty salon and dermatologist. When I came back to my country my acne became worst and I start living in nightmare. I had severe acne that affecting all over my face, chin and neck. It was no longer whiteheads or pustules. it was a cyst of deep pimples and boils.

I felt angry, hopeless, and gross. I started seek treatment from a local salon and using a traditional herbal mask. As the boils hurt like hell and swollen, I had no choice and let the dermatologist to cut open the acne and squeeze it out. I watched in horror as acne scars began to accumulate on my face.

Later as the condition worsened I seek treatment from a so-called famous dermatologist specialized in acne treatment, the doctor did the same procedures as the previous beauty salon, cleaned my face, cut open the acne, squeezed it out and sealed the wound using electrocautery. It hurt and smelled like a barbecued meat. I was once again horror as I watched that acne scars became worse and creating deep bean-sized hole, similar to the Chicken pox scar all over my face and chin.

When the acne breakout started to stop, I stopped taking the prescription drugs and it turned out that I was having yet another even worse breakouts.

After a while I felt tired of seeking treatment and taking drugs from a doctor, and I follow one of the doctors that recommended me to start cleansing my face using baby soap and decided to stop taking drugs. I was beginning to worry that I would have to take the same drugs for the rest of my life. It worked wonder for a while but my skin became so dull in appearance.

It took me more than five years to have my smooth, vibrant healthy looking skin back and lots of trial and error to find the natural ways to do it:

The aforementioned are few steps done to accomplish my face acne free for life and get a smooth and vibrant looking skin. These might takes a year or two to accomplish.

Recently I accidentally found a better option from one of the famous e-book: Chris Gibson acne free in 3 days. Though the title seemed to good to be true for those of us who suffers from severe acne and scars, however all the steps mentioned in these e-book make sense and easily to follow, at least within 3 days of practicing the steps you will see the difference on your skin.

Hopefully all the information in this article will help those who desperately seek a natural way to cure acne and be acne-free for the rest of life, get back the self-confidence that are lost due to severe acne and feel great about yourself and appearance. Stop hiding yourself behind make-up, hats or veil.

Keep Smiling, Feel Happy and Confident at all time!

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Acne Laser the Ultimate Terminator

Nov 23

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There are really extreme cases when acne can’t be treated just by self medication. Your doctors can offer you a more potent drug, or he/she can suggest another good option – acne laser treatment. In our present day, technology is changing our world faster than we think! Through the advance of science, we can now take advantage of LASER technology further in medical operations. Medical specialists say that undergoing acne LASER treatment is one of the most advance and, probably, the most effective treatment you can have to totally get rid of acne today. This amazing procedure will surely give hope to people who are greatly suffering with their acne. We have already used LASER treatment on acne scarring successfully for years, but it is truly a breakthrough to be used in treating existing acne. The question now is how can acne LASER treatment actually cure acne? Is it safe and effective?

How can that be? Acne LASER Treatment is done by applying extreme thermal or heat effect on the sebaceous glands in order to damage it. Studies prove that the laser equipment used in the operation can actually do four treatments in one-month intervals. Statistics shows that 16 out of 17 patients got a 100% success on clearing the face. Test through skin biopsy immediately afterwards the operations revealed that the sebaceous glands showed alterations caused by the induced heat, decreasing the production of oil. Immediate proofs that acne LASER treatment is taking a postive effect!

Two Types of LASER In performing acne LASER treatments, doctors are actually using two types of LASERs. One type deal with the inhibition of the bacterial growth that causes skin problems, while the other is made to work with the sebaceous glands in order to reduce the production of oil in particular parts of the body especially the face.

Still Under investigation Even if it already proved to be a success on totally eradicating your acne, doctors admitted that acne LASER Treatment is still under research to further study its short and long-time effects. Thus, it is still not available yet for widely use to everyone. The patients should also know that insurance is not covered in the acne LASER treatment and that not all states can distinguish who are and who are not allowed to perform operations using LASER. Medical specialists also warn that procedures that require the use of LASER should be done by qualified physicians only. It is also suggested that you should ask for the qualification of the one that will do the operation before undergoing acne LASER treatment.

How many? for how long? Your doctor might suggest that you undergo acne LASER Treatment for about 5 months, one treatment every month, in order to get satisfying results. However, if acne reappears, additional acne LASER treatment done periodically will be required.

How does it feel? You might wonder how it feels undergoing the procedure. Well, most patients say that acne LASER treatment will give you a rubberband-like sensation during the operation. If ever you find this uncomfortable, you are given the choice to have topical anesthetic cream applied directly on your skin.

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Acne – It’s not Just for Kids Anymore

Nov 22

Posted by Mike in Acne | No Comments

You’re an adult and still battling acne. How can that be? Common wisdom says acne appears in your teen years, you treat, it goes away and that’s that.

Common wisdom is not true. More than half of adults suffer from one form of acne or another during their adult years. It can be frustrating and embarrassing. But, what can you do/ Trudge to the pharmacy and ask for a some teen acne cream?

Acne usually occurs when oil and dead skin cells get clogged in a pore and mix with bacteria. Adult acne can be caused by stress, hormones, birth control compounds or bad cosmetics. This is why women are more likely than men to suffer from it.

First, take a close look at your make-up. If you suffer from acne outbreaks avoid make-up that is oil based.

Certain medical conditions and prescription medications can also cause acne. If you have other symptoms of a hormone imbalance or if your acne began when you started a new medication, consult your physician.

Adult acne often manifests itself differently than teenage acne. Adult breakouts are often mild or moderate and do not usually result in scarring. Blackheads and whiteheads are less common. Adult facial acne is usually seen on the chin, lower cheek and below the jaw line rather than all over the face as is common in adolescents.

As an adult with acne, you might choose to visit your dermatologist. A dermatologist can diagnose the condition on your face as acne or a very similar appearing skin condition called rosecea.

Rosecea often appears with acne and can be caused by some acne medications. However, it is a separate condition and needs to be treated differently. A dermatologist can prescribe an effective topical or oral treatment for both acne and rosecea.

If you are confident that your skin condition is adult acne and you don’t think a dermatologist visit is necessary, you might want to visit your local drugstore and try some of the available over-the-counter treatments. There are many products available and it is worth doing a little research, either by talking to your friends or searching the internet to find one that is worth trying.

No matter which acne treatment you try first, be sure to wash your face twice a day with a quality cleanser that contains salicylic acid. Also, use moisturizer and sunscreen daily for good healthy skin.

While adult acne can be embarrassing, it is probably not a serious medical condition, but it may have significant ramifications. Adults who suffer from acne outbreaks may have low self esteem and lack the self confidence to succeed in personal relationships, or in the business world.

There are a wealth of products available to treat adult acne, so there is no reason to suffer. Do your research on the internet, then visit your favorite drugstore or dermatologist and get the help you deserve.

A free report “Facial Skin Care Secrets” is available by clicking the link below.

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Acne Treatment- is a Dermatologist Necessary?

Nov 21

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We today live in world where any and every information can be accessed by the click of a mouse. True, but everyone has his view, lots of products claim heaven and earth leaving the information seekers with an information overload. If you have ever gotten to this point in your search for Acne treatment and would love some help sifting the information you have managed to assimilate, then you need consult a dermatologist.Most people can diagnose that they have Acne and for them that’s where it stops. Next thing is- look for a cure.To effectively get a treatment, you need to first know that there are different kinds of Acne and we would take some time to review some of them.Acne Vulgaris: This is easily the most common kind and it includes whiteheads, blackheads, papules and pastules. It is not unusual to find nodules and cysts in severe cases of this kind of Acne.Pyoderma Faciale: Commonly found in women ages 20 – 40. It occurs on the face and can be painful.Acne Rosacea: This is included here even though it is technically not regarded as Acne. It is prevalent among persons ages 30 and above. It can be seen as a red rash on the face. Though blackheads are not present, bumps, pimples and other skin blemishes are easily present which why it is mistaken for Acne.Acne Conglobata: This is a variation of Acne vulgaries and easily the most severe form. It can easily result in serious scarring and damaging of the skin. It occurs mostly in males between the ages of 18 – 30.Acne Fulminas: This is said to be the sudden occurrence of Acne Conglobata. This kin is accompanied by fever and aching joints. The scarring in this case can so severe as to result in disfigurement.Visiting a dermatologist ensures that the right form of Acne is diagnosed and a suitable treatment prescribed. Your Dermatologist can during your visit take you through some procedures that would immediately improve your skin complexion. Some of such procedures available include:Chemical peel: A process that removes blackheads and whiteheads allowing for new skin growth.Acne surgery: Don’t let the word Surgery scare you. It is a simple office procedure that would remove blackheads and whiteheads.Microdermabrasion: This procedure would remove the upper layer of the skin allowing fresh skin to grow.Apart from the above, there abound a variety of Acne treatments. Lets look at a couple.Topical Creams or Lotions: These are popular treatments. they could contain any of Vitamin A, benzoyl peroxide, and antibiotics.Birth control Pills: It would interest you to know that some birth control pills may help since they can help reduce the level of hormones in the body.Oral Antibiotics: For the reduction bacterial in the skin pores, it might be necessary to sometimes use these oral antibiotics.After all the information made available to you now, you would agree making a choice is not the easiest of tasks now. Let your Dermatologist handle that for you.Have great success getting your skin looking younger and being Acne and scar free. http://www.cbadv.com

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Acne Medications Types of Treatments

Nov 13

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Here is the list of the type of acne medications that is available on the market today:

Topical Acne Medications

Visit your local drug store, or even convenience store, and you will find a wide array of creams, gels, lotions, and other topical treatments for acne. These over-the-counter acne medications are usually for mild to moderate types of acne.

The common active ingredients that topical acne medications contain are sulfur, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, resorcinol or lactic acid. If you find that these medications do not work on your acne, it is time for you to visit a doctor, preferable a skin or acne specialist, so that you will be given prescription for a stronger type of topical acne medication.

Adapalene and Tretinoin are some of the active ingredients of the more potent topical creams. These two chemicals are derived from Vitamin A. These types of topical lotions or creams usually work by preventing hair follicles from clogging, which is the main reason for the development of acne, and hastening of cell regeneration.

If your acne is severe, your doctor might prescribe the use of topical antibiotics. These medications are aimed at killing or eliminating skin bacteria. Usually, topical antibiotics are used in conjunction with other acne medications.

Antibiotics

Acne problems that are severe usually need the help of oral antibiotics to help fight off the bacteria that are causing the breakout and ease the inflammation. You should never take oral or topical antibiotics without prescription. Usually, oral antibiotics are taken for weeks or months.

Oral Contraceptives

Women who have acne can take advantage of oral contraceptives to improve their acne condition. Usually contraceptives that contain ethinyl estradiol and neogestimate are the ones that are effective pimple fighters. However, since oral contraceptives might have side effects, you need to consult first with your doctor before taking such medications.

Isotretinoin

For the type of cysts and nodules that antibiotics cannot reach, isotretinoin may be the answer. This is a strong medication that is a last resort treatment for stubborn acne. A lot of people have confirmed the effectiveness of this type of treatment for hard-to-treat acne.

However, it also might have potential side effects. Thus, dermatologists usually closely monitor people who are using this type of acne medication. Some of the adverse effects of isotretinoin are birth defects, triglycerides increase and reproduction problems.

Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery is actually more useful in removing or reducing the appearance of the scars or craters from acne infections. Usually, the procedure called dermabrasion is used for the removal of scars on the face. This works by peeling off the top layer of the skin by use of chemicals and equipment.

Whatever type of acne medication you use, it is wise to consult a doctor first so that your treatment will be monitored. Furthermore, it is still best to know what is the underlying cause of your acne breakouts so that you can handle the situation right at its roots.

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