Archive for June, 2009
What OTC acne treatment do you recommend?
acne June 14th, 2009
SwiM! asked:
I have been trying to find a good acne treatment. So far, I have tried Lirene, Loreal Pure Zone, Clearasil Ultra, and are trying Exposed Acne Products for the 2nd time. Please provide some answers! Thanks!
I have been trying to find a good acne treatment. So far, I have tried Lirene, Loreal Pure Zone, Clearasil Ultra, and are trying Exposed Acne Products for the 2nd time. Please provide some answers! Thanks!
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Yvonne
The Elusive Acne Treatment
acne June 14th, 2009
leo choo asked:
Feeling frustrated after trying over countless acne medications ?Are you wondering why they never works on your acne but performs wonderfully on your friends or acquaintance acne? You might start to ask yourself what is actually wrong with yourself and ponder the reasons for your acne stubborn existence on your skin. Be patient. Don’t ever give up. There is actually a very simple method in treating your acne successfully.
We are recommending a combination of three steps to achieve an blemish-free skin.
Start off your treatment with a gentle cleanser.Don’ be bother if it doesn’t lather much. The ingredient that causes the foams is actually bad for your skin.It might provoke your acne lesions and cause more new lesions to form.What you want to achieve here is to remove dirt from your skin before applying the acne medications.
Topical treatment containing benzoyl peroxide is the most effective acne treatment that is available in the market. It kills the P. acnes bacteria that causes your acne lesions. By enriching the pores with oxygen, the P.acnes bacteria that stay at the base of the follicle get kill off. Plus the fact that even with continuous usage,the P.acnes bacteria won’t become resistant to it. That is why it is used in combination with various oral antibiotics to treat acne. As oral antibiotics can become resistant after prolonged usage, the medication containing benzoyl peroxide provides a good companion in minimising the resistance of the acne causing bacteria toward the acne treatments.
Most acne treatments fail in that acne sufferers often give up too soon and put too much of acne medications to their skin.You have to do it gradually.Do you know that your skin can adapt to the drying effect of benzoyl peroxide but it takes time.By now,you should have heard of the side effect of benzoyl peroxide which is its strong drying effecting on your skin. So select the lowest concentration of benzoyl peroxide n (2.5%) available in the market to minimize the drying and irritation it is going to cause on your skin.
We would like to ask you how long did you continue to try a new acne treatment before giving in? One week? Two weeks? Actually you should continue the usage for about a month before you can expect any significant results. Most people just give up too early. Initially,you might get a lot of new lesion breakouts which make you give up earlier.If you have many comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), using treatment containing benzoyl peroxide will drive the comedone contents consisting of dead skin cells,dead bacteria and sebum to the skin surface.Unless you belong to the 10% of the acne sufferers who are allergic to benzoyl peroxide,you should give yourself a try again at benzoyl peroxide.
The next question is how much of the medication should you put.Just apply a thin coating of the acne medication covering your acne prone skin. Do not rub the medications on your skin. A gentle sweeping motion will do as you wouldn’t want to irritate your skin to giving you more acne flare.
Benzoyl peroxide can come in gel,lotion,cream or ointment.It is best to use the gel type if you have oily skin.For people with dry skin,go for the cream.If you still find benzoyl peroxide is too strong for your skin, go for the cleanser.Even though the cleanser cream only stay on your skin for minutes,it is sufficient to kill off those acne prone bacteria.If you have sensitive skin which are easily irritated, first go for the benzoyl peroxide cleanser. See how is your skin react to it before switching to another products.
Another way to minimize the drying effects of benzoyl peroxide is followed by an application of moisturizer after the benzoyl peroxide medications.Use a moisturizer with SPF 15 or more during the day time while at night choose a more creamier moisturizer .A higher SPF rating only offer a slightly higher protection from the UVB from the sunray but can cause premature aging. So it is sufficient to use a SPF rating of 15.
As your skin can adapt to the drying of benzoyl peroxide, you should also adjust the frequency and quantity of usage in response to your skin reaction.We feel that applying benzoyl peroxide for twice a day is sufficient.In a nutshell,you can see that if you have mild to moderate acne, benzoyl peroxide will work provided that you adjust your frequency and quantity of treatment as you progress in using the treatments. Don’t let impatience fails you in treating your acne problems.
Florence
Feeling frustrated after trying over countless acne medications ?Are you wondering why they never works on your acne but performs wonderfully on your friends or acquaintance acne? You might start to ask yourself what is actually wrong with yourself and ponder the reasons for your acne stubborn existence on your skin. Be patient. Don’t ever give up. There is actually a very simple method in treating your acne successfully.
We are recommending a combination of three steps to achieve an blemish-free skin.
Start off your treatment with a gentle cleanser.Don’ be bother if it doesn’t lather much. The ingredient that causes the foams is actually bad for your skin.It might provoke your acne lesions and cause more new lesions to form.What you want to achieve here is to remove dirt from your skin before applying the acne medications.
Topical treatment containing benzoyl peroxide is the most effective acne treatment that is available in the market. It kills the P. acnes bacteria that causes your acne lesions. By enriching the pores with oxygen, the P.acnes bacteria that stay at the base of the follicle get kill off. Plus the fact that even with continuous usage,the P.acnes bacteria won’t become resistant to it. That is why it is used in combination with various oral antibiotics to treat acne. As oral antibiotics can become resistant after prolonged usage, the medication containing benzoyl peroxide provides a good companion in minimising the resistance of the acne causing bacteria toward the acne treatments.
Most acne treatments fail in that acne sufferers often give up too soon and put too much of acne medications to their skin.You have to do it gradually.Do you know that your skin can adapt to the drying effect of benzoyl peroxide but it takes time.By now,you should have heard of the side effect of benzoyl peroxide which is its strong drying effecting on your skin. So select the lowest concentration of benzoyl peroxide n (2.5%) available in the market to minimize the drying and irritation it is going to cause on your skin.
We would like to ask you how long did you continue to try a new acne treatment before giving in? One week? Two weeks? Actually you should continue the usage for about a month before you can expect any significant results. Most people just give up too early. Initially,you might get a lot of new lesion breakouts which make you give up earlier.If you have many comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), using treatment containing benzoyl peroxide will drive the comedone contents consisting of dead skin cells,dead bacteria and sebum to the skin surface.Unless you belong to the 10% of the acne sufferers who are allergic to benzoyl peroxide,you should give yourself a try again at benzoyl peroxide.
The next question is how much of the medication should you put.Just apply a thin coating of the acne medication covering your acne prone skin. Do not rub the medications on your skin. A gentle sweeping motion will do as you wouldn’t want to irritate your skin to giving you more acne flare.
Benzoyl peroxide can come in gel,lotion,cream or ointment.It is best to use the gel type if you have oily skin.For people with dry skin,go for the cream.If you still find benzoyl peroxide is too strong for your skin, go for the cleanser.Even though the cleanser cream only stay on your skin for minutes,it is sufficient to kill off those acne prone bacteria.If you have sensitive skin which are easily irritated, first go for the benzoyl peroxide cleanser. See how is your skin react to it before switching to another products.
Another way to minimize the drying effects of benzoyl peroxide is followed by an application of moisturizer after the benzoyl peroxide medications.Use a moisturizer with SPF 15 or more during the day time while at night choose a more creamier moisturizer .A higher SPF rating only offer a slightly higher protection from the UVB from the sunray but can cause premature aging. So it is sufficient to use a SPF rating of 15.
As your skin can adapt to the drying of benzoyl peroxide, you should also adjust the frequency and quantity of usage in response to your skin reaction.We feel that applying benzoyl peroxide for twice a day is sufficient.In a nutshell,you can see that if you have mild to moderate acne, benzoyl peroxide will work provided that you adjust your frequency and quantity of treatment as you progress in using the treatments. Don’t let impatience fails you in treating your acne problems.
Florence
Exposed - Acne Treatments - Myths and Untruths
acne June 12th, 2009
Alisia Friend asked:
There are many myths and misconceptions that surround acne and acne treatments:
Change your diet, an unhealthy diet causes acne. There is no medically proven link between diet and the causes of acne. Just eradicating chocolate and greasy food in isolation will not get rid acne.
Stress causes acne. Again, there is no proven link between stress and the causes of acne but it has been reported that acne may be associated with severe cases of stress.
Over the counter acne treatments and medicines are sure remove the symptoms of acne. Before you embark on a course of acne medication, you must consult your doctor as the effectiveness and side effects of the various treatments (and there are a vast range) varies from person to person depending on their individual skin type. Whilst some medicines can alleviate the less sever cases of acne, some require more serious treatment to get rid of the symptoms. Some side effects of these acne treatments include burning, inflammation and peeling of the skin.
Natural acne remedies do not work. This is not altogether true. Some reports have found that herbal acne treatments and natural remedies made from essential oils do provide some benefits and have been successful for some people in treating acne. It is important that those affected by acne research the subject well to ensure they get the right treatment for them. With all the conflicting advice and information available it can be very confusing. Acne can be a persistent condition but with the correct advice, perseverance and patience it can be overcome. Acne is an extremely common condition with many best acne treatments easily available.
Carrie
There are many myths and misconceptions that surround acne and acne treatments:
Change your diet, an unhealthy diet causes acne. There is no medically proven link between diet and the causes of acne. Just eradicating chocolate and greasy food in isolation will not get rid acne.
Stress causes acne. Again, there is no proven link between stress and the causes of acne but it has been reported that acne may be associated with severe cases of stress.
Over the counter acne treatments and medicines are sure remove the symptoms of acne. Before you embark on a course of acne medication, you must consult your doctor as the effectiveness and side effects of the various treatments (and there are a vast range) varies from person to person depending on their individual skin type. Whilst some medicines can alleviate the less sever cases of acne, some require more serious treatment to get rid of the symptoms. Some side effects of these acne treatments include burning, inflammation and peeling of the skin.
Natural acne remedies do not work. This is not altogether true. Some reports have found that herbal acne treatments and natural remedies made from essential oils do provide some benefits and have been successful for some people in treating acne. It is important that those affected by acne research the subject well to ensure they get the right treatment for them. With all the conflicting advice and information available it can be very confusing. Acne can be a persistent condition but with the correct advice, perseverance and patience it can be overcome. Acne is an extremely common condition with many best acne treatments easily available.
Carrie
Zinc Acne Treatment That Gets Results
acne June 11th, 2009
Mike Walden asked:
Zinc is a mineral and it is believed that it has curative properties on a skin where there are acne growths. It is believed that zinc can reduce the symptoms of acne. However on the other hand, many studies have indicated that this is not the case. So is there a connection between the two? Let us find out.
According to research carried out in recent years, zinc has the same properties of antibiotics such as tetracycline and it can fight the acne bacteria efficiently. And that too without the negative effects of antibiotics. Reportedly, zinc also enhances the immunity of the body.
I wanted to find out the truth and so I carried out experimentation for 7 long years. And after my research, I have been able to find out the zinc and acne connection.
So what is zinc and what is the zinc acne connection all about? How does the zinc acne treatment affect the sufferers and what is the best way to use this treatment to get relief from this terrible disease? And can the zinc acne treatment give permanent relief? This report discusses all these issues in detail.
Get all the zinc for acne information here
You will find traces of the zinc mineral in various food items such as mushrooms, soybeans, legumes, fish, sunflower seeds, egg yolks, soy lecithin and also in whole grains. Zinc is also present in many herbs such as dandelion, eyebright, cayenne, chamomile, mullein, nettle, milk thistle, alfalfa and in the burdock root. Zinc forms a part of insulin and can be found in the tissues.
There are many useful properties of zinc like providing the person with energy, prohibiting blindness, aiding the process of digestion by being a part of enzymes, supporting the reaction of more than 30 enzymes, strengthening the immunity, regulation of Vitamin E in the blood, helping the body absorb Vitamin A and B, speeding up the process of healing, regulating insulin, and it also fights bacteria. Zinc also present in estrogen, testosterone and growth hormone.
Yes, there are many utilities of zinc, but how does it help a person suffering from acne? To understand this, you will have to know the zinc acne connection.
What are the zinc and acne connection and the co-workers?
The causes of acne are all internal and they are imbalance in the level of hormones and build up toxic materials within the body. The hormones are responsible for producing oils, and the zinc can regulate the oil glands, and so if you can take them correctly (that is in the right quantity, quality and the correct essential fatty acids) you will be able to have some control over the level of hormones and this will ease the symptoms of your acne greatly.
Plus there are more benefits of the zinc for acne treatment. It helps absorb the Vitamin A, fights the bacteria that causes acne by strengthening the immunity, helps the body heal wounds and the zinc also has anti oxidant properties. All these are useful in tackling the secondary causes of acne and will help you reduce the symptoms of acne.
Another ability of zinc for acne is that it can regulate the production of hormones, which is a main reason why someone gets acne. However for this to happen, it needs to be taken in the correct quality and combination with essential fatty acids. This needs to be properly absorbed within the body and work together with some nutrients for the hormones to be balanced.
Here is something important that you will need to remember: zinc as an acne treatment may be effective, however take care not to mix it with some chemical substances, supplements and food items because they will make zinc less effective and its impact will go down by quite a bit.
So what are these inhibitors of zinc that does not let zinc function properly?
Zinc acne treatment: here are the various inhibitors
As mentioned above, there are some food items, supplements and conditions that can come in the way of the zinc being properly absorbed in the body. This may significantly reduce the impact of zinc on the acne.
So what are these inhibitors? Phytic acid that you will find in high level grains has been found to be one of them in recent studies. The acid can reduce the absorption by about 15%. And thus, those who are suffering from acne need to have fewer grains just about one to two servings a day. Grains may lead to mucus and acidity and taking them with zinc for acne can be a challenge.
Another zinc inhibitor is soy protein. If you are on the zinc for acne treatment, you need to take less soy as it can bind to minerals and lead to less zinc absorption.
Then there are other minerals like copper and inorganic iron. They also come in the way of zinc for acne bio-availability. However this issue can be solved easily, unless of course you are suffering from copper toxicity. Try not to take copper more than 2-3 mg a day and also do not take inorganic iron supplements.
Too much of physical exertion may lead to an increased demand by the body for zinc and thus, when you are exercising, you need to also take more zinc for acne treatment.
Strictly follow these rules to maximize the zinc acne treatment results:
1. Always take several nutrients like fatty acids, cod liver oil and coconut oil along with the zinc acne treatment as they will aid the establishment of the hormonal balance. You diet may not be enough and when this is the case, you will need supplements for these nutrients.
2. The food you are eating should not have zinc inhibitors such as excess copper and inorganic iron because this will come in the way of absorption. Also, if you engage in excessive physical activity, you need increase your intake of zinc.
3. Restrict the zinc intake daily to 100 mg; it is best taken with food. Remember, if you have more than that, it may lead to toxicity.
4. You will find zinc in many foods but it is basically a mineral and it is present in the same soil where cultivation takes place. And so the quality of the food depends greatly on how good or poor the soil is. Thus, getting your vegetables that have come from organic farming is always a good idea.
5. Food items often have little amounts of zinc in them and because of this, supplementation becomes necessary for the zinc acne treatment. Now there are basically 2 kinds of zinc supplements and they are Zinc gluconate and Zinc Monomethionine (Opti-Zinc). Zinc Monomethionine is better because it is more effective for the acne. It can also be better absorbed by the body.
6. Before you begin this line of treatment, always check for copper toxicity because if you have this, then the zinc cannot be absorbed properly. Ask for a blood test or muscle testing (Kinesiology). Caucasian people having brown nipples may indicate copper toxicity.
Zinc acne treatment offering a permanent solution to your acne problems.
Though it may help, but zinc alone cannot work wonders. This is because the acne did not occur from a deficiency in the level of zinc, but a lot of primary and secondary factors.
But this does not mean that the zinc acne treatment will not give you results. You need to just ensure that you are not encouraging any zinc inhibitors and that, you are taking it with the right nutrients in the correct quantity. Yes, the zinc acne treatment can control the level of hormone and reduce the symptoms of acne.
But the only surefire and permanent way to get rid of acne is by adopting the holistic path. Get rid of all the root causes of acne such as the toxicity in the blood and lymph and the hormonal imbalance and you can sure forget about acne. The zinc acne treatment and the holistic remedy can work together to create an environment that is unsuitable for the acne to flourish. And at last, you will be able to completely eradicate your acne worries.
Jamie
Zinc is a mineral and it is believed that it has curative properties on a skin where there are acne growths. It is believed that zinc can reduce the symptoms of acne. However on the other hand, many studies have indicated that this is not the case. So is there a connection between the two? Let us find out.
According to research carried out in recent years, zinc has the same properties of antibiotics such as tetracycline and it can fight the acne bacteria efficiently. And that too without the negative effects of antibiotics. Reportedly, zinc also enhances the immunity of the body.
I wanted to find out the truth and so I carried out experimentation for 7 long years. And after my research, I have been able to find out the zinc and acne connection.
So what is zinc and what is the zinc acne connection all about? How does the zinc acne treatment affect the sufferers and what is the best way to use this treatment to get relief from this terrible disease? And can the zinc acne treatment give permanent relief? This report discusses all these issues in detail.
Get all the zinc for acne information here
You will find traces of the zinc mineral in various food items such as mushrooms, soybeans, legumes, fish, sunflower seeds, egg yolks, soy lecithin and also in whole grains. Zinc is also present in many herbs such as dandelion, eyebright, cayenne, chamomile, mullein, nettle, milk thistle, alfalfa and in the burdock root. Zinc forms a part of insulin and can be found in the tissues.
There are many useful properties of zinc like providing the person with energy, prohibiting blindness, aiding the process of digestion by being a part of enzymes, supporting the reaction of more than 30 enzymes, strengthening the immunity, regulation of Vitamin E in the blood, helping the body absorb Vitamin A and B, speeding up the process of healing, regulating insulin, and it also fights bacteria. Zinc also present in estrogen, testosterone and growth hormone.
Yes, there are many utilities of zinc, but how does it help a person suffering from acne? To understand this, you will have to know the zinc acne connection.
What are the zinc and acne connection and the co-workers?
The causes of acne are all internal and they are imbalance in the level of hormones and build up toxic materials within the body. The hormones are responsible for producing oils, and the zinc can regulate the oil glands, and so if you can take them correctly (that is in the right quantity, quality and the correct essential fatty acids) you will be able to have some control over the level of hormones and this will ease the symptoms of your acne greatly.
Plus there are more benefits of the zinc for acne treatment. It helps absorb the Vitamin A, fights the bacteria that causes acne by strengthening the immunity, helps the body heal wounds and the zinc also has anti oxidant properties. All these are useful in tackling the secondary causes of acne and will help you reduce the symptoms of acne.
Another ability of zinc for acne is that it can regulate the production of hormones, which is a main reason why someone gets acne. However for this to happen, it needs to be taken in the correct quality and combination with essential fatty acids. This needs to be properly absorbed within the body and work together with some nutrients for the hormones to be balanced.
Here is something important that you will need to remember: zinc as an acne treatment may be effective, however take care not to mix it with some chemical substances, supplements and food items because they will make zinc less effective and its impact will go down by quite a bit.
So what are these inhibitors of zinc that does not let zinc function properly?
Zinc acne treatment: here are the various inhibitors
As mentioned above, there are some food items, supplements and conditions that can come in the way of the zinc being properly absorbed in the body. This may significantly reduce the impact of zinc on the acne.
So what are these inhibitors? Phytic acid that you will find in high level grains has been found to be one of them in recent studies. The acid can reduce the absorption by about 15%. And thus, those who are suffering from acne need to have fewer grains just about one to two servings a day. Grains may lead to mucus and acidity and taking them with zinc for acne can be a challenge.
Another zinc inhibitor is soy protein. If you are on the zinc for acne treatment, you need to take less soy as it can bind to minerals and lead to less zinc absorption.
Then there are other minerals like copper and inorganic iron. They also come in the way of zinc for acne bio-availability. However this issue can be solved easily, unless of course you are suffering from copper toxicity. Try not to take copper more than 2-3 mg a day and also do not take inorganic iron supplements.
Too much of physical exertion may lead to an increased demand by the body for zinc and thus, when you are exercising, you need to also take more zinc for acne treatment.
Strictly follow these rules to maximize the zinc acne treatment results:
1. Always take several nutrients like fatty acids, cod liver oil and coconut oil along with the zinc acne treatment as they will aid the establishment of the hormonal balance. You diet may not be enough and when this is the case, you will need supplements for these nutrients.
2. The food you are eating should not have zinc inhibitors such as excess copper and inorganic iron because this will come in the way of absorption. Also, if you engage in excessive physical activity, you need increase your intake of zinc.
3. Restrict the zinc intake daily to 100 mg; it is best taken with food. Remember, if you have more than that, it may lead to toxicity.
4. You will find zinc in many foods but it is basically a mineral and it is present in the same soil where cultivation takes place. And so the quality of the food depends greatly on how good or poor the soil is. Thus, getting your vegetables that have come from organic farming is always a good idea.
5. Food items often have little amounts of zinc in them and because of this, supplementation becomes necessary for the zinc acne treatment. Now there are basically 2 kinds of zinc supplements and they are Zinc gluconate and Zinc Monomethionine (Opti-Zinc). Zinc Monomethionine is better because it is more effective for the acne. It can also be better absorbed by the body.
6. Before you begin this line of treatment, always check for copper toxicity because if you have this, then the zinc cannot be absorbed properly. Ask for a blood test or muscle testing (Kinesiology). Caucasian people having brown nipples may indicate copper toxicity.
Zinc acne treatment offering a permanent solution to your acne problems.
Though it may help, but zinc alone cannot work wonders. This is because the acne did not occur from a deficiency in the level of zinc, but a lot of primary and secondary factors.
But this does not mean that the zinc acne treatment will not give you results. You need to just ensure that you are not encouraging any zinc inhibitors and that, you are taking it with the right nutrients in the correct quantity. Yes, the zinc acne treatment can control the level of hormone and reduce the symptoms of acne.
But the only surefire and permanent way to get rid of acne is by adopting the holistic path. Get rid of all the root causes of acne such as the toxicity in the blood and lymph and the hormonal imbalance and you can sure forget about acne. The zinc acne treatment and the holistic remedy can work together to create an environment that is unsuitable for the acne to flourish. And at last, you will be able to completely eradicate your acne worries.
Jamie
Important Pointers in Choosing Acne Gel for Acne Treatment
acne June 10th, 2009
Alisia Friend asked:
Anti-acne treatment medications come in many forms. Topical medications usually come in gel and cream forms. Patients with oily skin are often recommended to use acne gel for acne treatment rather than creams. Many topical medications are available in both gel and cream forms such as benzoyl peroxide.
Choosing and acne gel for acne treatment can sometimes be difficult because of numerous brands that claim to be effective promising unique and remarkable skin benefits. Commercially available acne gel for acne treatment is available under several brand names such as Mary Kay, Murad, Phytome and N.V. Perricone to name a few. Some can be applied a few times a day while others can only be applied once usually prior to bedtime.
Four important pointers are helpful in assisting individuals in choosing acne gel for acne treatment. First is that the acne gel should treat the existing acne problems. Second is that it should have the ability to prevent future skin problems or breakouts. Third pointer is that it should improve the skin’s condition and appearance with regular application and finally, it should not cause acne scars but rather further diminish the appearance of ugly marks caused by acne.
A good acne gel for acne treatment varies from person to person. Not all patients respond similarly in a certain product due to differences in skin types or severity of skin problems. Ideally, a good acne gel should be recommended for all skin types. It should also contain ingredients that can soothe the skin and relieve redness, dryness and stingy sensation. Anti-bacterial property is an important element when choosing acne gel for acne treatment. Bacteria cause skin breakouts and if not destroyed can further produce more damages to the skin.
Moisturizing is a key element in treating acne-prone skin. Proper moisture should be provided by an acne gel for acne treatment because dryness can aggravate the problem and irritate the skin. Control of excessive oil production in the skin by an acne gel is likewise a good feature. Lastly, an oil-free and alcohol-free formula is also an ideal choice. An oil-free formula will not clog the pores making it suitable for treatment and prevention of further breakouts while an alcohol-free formula will prevent dryness.
Hazel
Anti-acne treatment medications come in many forms. Topical medications usually come in gel and cream forms. Patients with oily skin are often recommended to use acne gel for acne treatment rather than creams. Many topical medications are available in both gel and cream forms such as benzoyl peroxide.
Choosing and acne gel for acne treatment can sometimes be difficult because of numerous brands that claim to be effective promising unique and remarkable skin benefits. Commercially available acne gel for acne treatment is available under several brand names such as Mary Kay, Murad, Phytome and N.V. Perricone to name a few. Some can be applied a few times a day while others can only be applied once usually prior to bedtime.
Four important pointers are helpful in assisting individuals in choosing acne gel for acne treatment. First is that the acne gel should treat the existing acne problems. Second is that it should have the ability to prevent future skin problems or breakouts. Third pointer is that it should improve the skin’s condition and appearance with regular application and finally, it should not cause acne scars but rather further diminish the appearance of ugly marks caused by acne.
A good acne gel for acne treatment varies from person to person. Not all patients respond similarly in a certain product due to differences in skin types or severity of skin problems. Ideally, a good acne gel should be recommended for all skin types. It should also contain ingredients that can soothe the skin and relieve redness, dryness and stingy sensation. Anti-bacterial property is an important element when choosing acne gel for acne treatment. Bacteria cause skin breakouts and if not destroyed can further produce more damages to the skin.
Moisturizing is a key element in treating acne-prone skin. Proper moisture should be provided by an acne gel for acne treatment because dryness can aggravate the problem and irritate the skin. Control of excessive oil production in the skin by an acne gel is likewise a good feature. Lastly, an oil-free and alcohol-free formula is also an ideal choice. An oil-free formula will not clog the pores making it suitable for treatment and prevention of further breakouts while an alcohol-free formula will prevent dryness.
Hazel
xoxo asked:
i dont really have acne, but sometimes i’ll get a zit. what is the the most effective spot treatment?
Darlene
i dont really have acne, but sometimes i’ll get a zit. what is the the most effective spot treatment?
Darlene
Acne Treatment - Collection Of Tested Treatments For Acne
acne June 7th, 2009
Abhishek Agarwal asked:
Acne is one of the most common of skin disorders. It often starts in adolescence and mainy afflicts the teenage age group. With 70% of adolescents afflicted with this common skin problem, it is often considered to be one of the most irritating diseases especially during an adolescent’s life. Although it may not always be serious in the sense that is not fatal, it can cause serious emotional trauma to any person ridiculed because of their complexion.
There are numerous medical interventions to help people of all ages to resolve their acne problems. Physicians and researchers are continually seeking the ultimate treatment and the question always is as to which is the most effective. Natural and artificial compounds are continually being tested and combined in an attempt to make a super-treatment.
Here is a breakdown of a number of acne treatments which claim to be successful in dealing with different types and severity of acne spots:
Mild and Juvenile Acne
This kind of acne - often described as teenage spots - can be effectively treated using over-the-counter (OTC) medicines available in most good drugstores. This kind of acne is considered to be amongst the easiest to treat but many prescription medical interventions are also effective as acne treatments. These include a range of antibiotics, adapalene, benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin. These treatments help prevent or stunt the development of bacteria and decrease inflammation and redenning.
Depending on the person’s skin type a doctor may choose to prescribe an acne treatment they believe to be appropriate and effective. As an example, if a patient has oily skin then certain creams and lotions would not be advisable, mainly as these are oil-based medications. Certain Gels and liquid solutions will be more suitable in this case since they are predominantly alcohol-based and therefore tend to dry out the skin.
Physicians and medical researchers would test a vast range of treatments before allowing them to market, and individual physicians would test a number of products on their patients before committing to a specific course of treatment for any one person. Because there is such a range of options this is very prudent.
Moderate or more severe acne
Those who have oily skin or those who used to have a form of mild acne (often this is in their later teens and early twenties) may experience worsenning acne as they grow older. This may develop into a moderately severe form of acne requiring more advanced intervention. Moderately severe acne is often charcterised by an increased number of whiteheads and increased redness around sores. This is often due to ruptured blood vessels.
Severe acne is categorised as when it has spread to cover a larger area, often the entire face, or parts of the back and neck. Often this will involve the development of larger spots and this type of acne is often treated with oral antibiotics. They work by preventing or reducing the development of bacteria which can contribute to or cause acne and reducing any inflammation. When dealing with this increased level of acne a combination of medications may be required. Often oral medication and skin rubs or creams used together may be necessary. Certain topical medications such as sulphur drug preparations have been considered extremely effective as acne treatments. Sulphur creates a peeling effect on your skin and this loosens the poor dead skin and can dislodge blackheads from their pores. Sulphur has no known side effects and as such is an effective acne treatment.
However it is always advisable to test any medication on a small area of your skin before applying them, and only take medicines oraly if instructed to do so. Examples of effective acne treatments come in the form of oral antibiotics are tetracycline, minocycline, isotretinoin, doxicycline and erythromycin.
Most of these effective acne treatments when taken orally are deemed hazardous to pregnant women and their children’s health. Of the above, only erythromycin is reputed to be safe for use by those who are either expecting a baby or breastfeeding.
Lori
Acne is one of the most common of skin disorders. It often starts in adolescence and mainy afflicts the teenage age group. With 70% of adolescents afflicted with this common skin problem, it is often considered to be one of the most irritating diseases especially during an adolescent’s life. Although it may not always be serious in the sense that is not fatal, it can cause serious emotional trauma to any person ridiculed because of their complexion.
There are numerous medical interventions to help people of all ages to resolve their acne problems. Physicians and researchers are continually seeking the ultimate treatment and the question always is as to which is the most effective. Natural and artificial compounds are continually being tested and combined in an attempt to make a super-treatment.
Here is a breakdown of a number of acne treatments which claim to be successful in dealing with different types and severity of acne spots:
Mild and Juvenile Acne
This kind of acne - often described as teenage spots - can be effectively treated using over-the-counter (OTC) medicines available in most good drugstores. This kind of acne is considered to be amongst the easiest to treat but many prescription medical interventions are also effective as acne treatments. These include a range of antibiotics, adapalene, benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin. These treatments help prevent or stunt the development of bacteria and decrease inflammation and redenning.
Depending on the person’s skin type a doctor may choose to prescribe an acne treatment they believe to be appropriate and effective. As an example, if a patient has oily skin then certain creams and lotions would not be advisable, mainly as these are oil-based medications. Certain Gels and liquid solutions will be more suitable in this case since they are predominantly alcohol-based and therefore tend to dry out the skin.
Physicians and medical researchers would test a vast range of treatments before allowing them to market, and individual physicians would test a number of products on their patients before committing to a specific course of treatment for any one person. Because there is such a range of options this is very prudent.
Moderate or more severe acne
Those who have oily skin or those who used to have a form of mild acne (often this is in their later teens and early twenties) may experience worsenning acne as they grow older. This may develop into a moderately severe form of acne requiring more advanced intervention. Moderately severe acne is often charcterised by an increased number of whiteheads and increased redness around sores. This is often due to ruptured blood vessels.
Severe acne is categorised as when it has spread to cover a larger area, often the entire face, or parts of the back and neck. Often this will involve the development of larger spots and this type of acne is often treated with oral antibiotics. They work by preventing or reducing the development of bacteria which can contribute to or cause acne and reducing any inflammation. When dealing with this increased level of acne a combination of medications may be required. Often oral medication and skin rubs or creams used together may be necessary. Certain topical medications such as sulphur drug preparations have been considered extremely effective as acne treatments. Sulphur creates a peeling effect on your skin and this loosens the poor dead skin and can dislodge blackheads from their pores. Sulphur has no known side effects and as such is an effective acne treatment.
However it is always advisable to test any medication on a small area of your skin before applying them, and only take medicines oraly if instructed to do so. Examples of effective acne treatments come in the form of oral antibiotics are tetracycline, minocycline, isotretinoin, doxicycline and erythromycin.
Most of these effective acne treatments when taken orally are deemed hazardous to pregnant women and their children’s health. Of the above, only erythromycin is reputed to be safe for use by those who are either expecting a baby or breastfeeding.
Lori
The Best Acne Treatment
acne June 5th, 2009
Clint Jhonson asked:
The medical knowledge that deals with the acne condition has already proven that the long existing myths when it comes to this skin conditions are mainly false. People should not pay attention to these myths anymore; on the contrary, they should start looking for the best acne treatments in order not to spend their time and money by taking into account all the false information that has been provided by these modern myths. For instance, you can pay attention to the following myths in order to learn how to avoid them.
Therefore, the acne condition should not be regarded as the direct result of a very poor hygiene; in fact, the acne condition is not likely to have anything to do with a poor hygiene and the best acne treatment is especially created in order to treat the bacteria that affect the skin. The possible skin infections will thus be prevented but these skin infections are not to be regarded as the result of the poor hygiene either because this is not the case.
Poor hygiene is not the direct source of all the breakouts because the acne condition is usually due to excess oil and sebum. The dead cells have their own part when it comes to contributing to the acne outbreaks. Therefore, these factors are to be regarded as the main ones when it comes to provoking the future acne because these oils and dead cells can not be cleaned by a simple and ordinary washing. On the contrary, the best acne treatments are to be used in order to take care of this unpleasant situation. Another myth when it comes to the man cause of the acne condition resides in the foods a person is used to include in his/her daily diet. For instance, all the sugary products and chocolate have been blamed for causing the unpleasant acne but this is not the case.
On the contrary, there is no present evidence that can demonstrate this connection between acne and sugary products. Other foods have also been included on the list of unwanted foods for the same reasons but there is no evidence when it comes to proving the possible connection. But this should not mean that you are allowed to eat all the foods just because they are not likely to cause severe acne condition. Another statement claims that you should let your acne condition run its own course without interfering; but this is not true and you must rely on all the available products that are to be found on the current market.
These products are the best acne treatments that have been developed during the last years in order to deal with the constant growth of the number of people suffering from this skin condition. These treatments have been especially created in order to eliminate or reduce the acne problems and anyone who is perfectly aware that he/she is suffering from this skin condition must consult with a dermatologist in order to find out everything about the method that is likely to work in his/her case.
The medical assistance is always to be looked for because you should not try to cure the acne by yourself especially if you acne has a severe form. You should not believe that this skin condition may affect only the teenagers because this is not true; on the contrary, even the adults are affected by acne problems due to their hormonal imbalance. Acne is not limited to teenagers only and some people may even experience their first acne outbreaks while in their forties. Actually, it is never too late to develop a milder or more severe form of acne.
Sunlight is not to be considered as a natural remedy for this problem either; actually, the sun overexposure may affect your skin in an irreversible manner. The sunlight may have a sort of positive effect on your acne but this effect is just a short term one. The excess oil of your skin will thus be limited but this solution is just temporary. Your skin will also adapt its texture to the constant exposure to sun; therefore, the oil excess will not be limited anymore and you will experience the same acne problems as before. Other negative effects are also to be expected in the case of sun exposure; for instance, the sunlight can damage your skin cells thus making you more prone to future and serious diseases. The possible risks are not worth especially when it comes to their long run.
One of the most effective treatments that are used in order to cure the acne condition is the laser treatment; this type of treatment is highly recommended especially if a person suffers from a more severe condition that needs a tough approach. The top layers of one’s skin will be removed by using the laser treatment and the scars will be thus removed too. The skin will become softer and fresher and the acne will be cleaned away.
Duane
The medical knowledge that deals with the acne condition has already proven that the long existing myths when it comes to this skin conditions are mainly false. People should not pay attention to these myths anymore; on the contrary, they should start looking for the best acne treatments in order not to spend their time and money by taking into account all the false information that has been provided by these modern myths. For instance, you can pay attention to the following myths in order to learn how to avoid them.
Therefore, the acne condition should not be regarded as the direct result of a very poor hygiene; in fact, the acne condition is not likely to have anything to do with a poor hygiene and the best acne treatment is especially created in order to treat the bacteria that affect the skin. The possible skin infections will thus be prevented but these skin infections are not to be regarded as the result of the poor hygiene either because this is not the case.
Poor hygiene is not the direct source of all the breakouts because the acne condition is usually due to excess oil and sebum. The dead cells have their own part when it comes to contributing to the acne outbreaks. Therefore, these factors are to be regarded as the main ones when it comes to provoking the future acne because these oils and dead cells can not be cleaned by a simple and ordinary washing. On the contrary, the best acne treatments are to be used in order to take care of this unpleasant situation. Another myth when it comes to the man cause of the acne condition resides in the foods a person is used to include in his/her daily diet. For instance, all the sugary products and chocolate have been blamed for causing the unpleasant acne but this is not the case.
On the contrary, there is no present evidence that can demonstrate this connection between acne and sugary products. Other foods have also been included on the list of unwanted foods for the same reasons but there is no evidence when it comes to proving the possible connection. But this should not mean that you are allowed to eat all the foods just because they are not likely to cause severe acne condition. Another statement claims that you should let your acne condition run its own course without interfering; but this is not true and you must rely on all the available products that are to be found on the current market.
These products are the best acne treatments that have been developed during the last years in order to deal with the constant growth of the number of people suffering from this skin condition. These treatments have been especially created in order to eliminate or reduce the acne problems and anyone who is perfectly aware that he/she is suffering from this skin condition must consult with a dermatologist in order to find out everything about the method that is likely to work in his/her case.
The medical assistance is always to be looked for because you should not try to cure the acne by yourself especially if you acne has a severe form. You should not believe that this skin condition may affect only the teenagers because this is not true; on the contrary, even the adults are affected by acne problems due to their hormonal imbalance. Acne is not limited to teenagers only and some people may even experience their first acne outbreaks while in their forties. Actually, it is never too late to develop a milder or more severe form of acne.
Sunlight is not to be considered as a natural remedy for this problem either; actually, the sun overexposure may affect your skin in an irreversible manner. The sunlight may have a sort of positive effect on your acne but this effect is just a short term one. The excess oil of your skin will thus be limited but this solution is just temporary. Your skin will also adapt its texture to the constant exposure to sun; therefore, the oil excess will not be limited anymore and you will experience the same acne problems as before. Other negative effects are also to be expected in the case of sun exposure; for instance, the sunlight can damage your skin cells thus making you more prone to future and serious diseases. The possible risks are not worth especially when it comes to their long run.
One of the most effective treatments that are used in order to cure the acne condition is the laser treatment; this type of treatment is highly recommended especially if a person suffers from a more severe condition that needs a tough approach. The top layers of one’s skin will be removed by using the laser treatment and the scars will be thus removed too. The skin will become softer and fresher and the acne will be cleaned away.
Duane