Catalina asked:


What is the best acne treatment or best acne medication for the treatment of acne?

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Brian Dolezal asked:


People have many questions when faced with finding an acne treatment that works. Following are some of the most-asked questions we’ve seen.

Q: Are all acne treatments the same? How will I know which one is right for me?

A: Although some acne products may promise the same results, each one is different in some form or another. If you want to know how they differ, you can easily look at the ingredients and read the labeling. If you are using prescription acne treatments, ask your physician about potential side effects. Choosing the right acne products can be difficult, but categorizing your skin problem as either mild, moderate or severe will go a long way in helping you choose the right remedy for your condition.

Q: How fast will acne treatments work for me?

A: The answer to this question greatly depends on the severity of your acne and how you have chosen to treat it. There aren’t any acne products that offer instant results, but many do provide a gradual improvement. Most acne treatments provide detailed information as to the length of treatment and an estimation of when your skin should begin to improve after proper use.

Q: I have very sensitive skin and am afraid to try new acne treatments. What should I do?

A: If you have sensitive skin, which many people do, consider purchasing acne products that are specifically designed with sensitive skin in mind. You can also try a new treatment by applying a small amount of the product on a test area of your skin. This works well for everyone and not just those with sensitive skin. Once you are certain the product is not causing an irritation, continue applying it as directed. You may also consult with a dermatologist or physician for information relating to sensitive skin care and acne products.

Q: Some acne products are very expensive and I’m not sure that I can afford them without knowing whether or not they will work for me. How can I find a way to pay for the treatments that I need and not risk losing a fortune on ineffective products?

A: When it comes to finding an affordable way to budget for the treatment that you need to return your skin to a healthy state, consider whether or not your health insurance policy covers prescription acne treatments. If they do, simply visit your physician or dermatologist. If you do not have health insurance or your policy does not cover prescribed acne products, consider trying products that offer a money-back guarantee. If the treatments work, they are well worth the money. If they do not provide you with results, you can return them for a full refund.

Q: How can I find out more about acne treatments and which ones have produced results for other acne sufferers?

A: For additional information on acne treatments, product reviews are a terrific way to learn what works and what doesn’t. This will give you an idea of how a product works, what it’s capable of and whether or not it’s worth the money. A detailed review can offer much more information than a promotional advertisement or a product label.

The information contained in this article is designed to be used for reference purposes only. If you believe that you have a problem with acne that requires medical attention, consult a physician or dermatologist for a professional evaluation and recommended treatment program.



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Helen Hecker asked:


As a registered nurse, I’ve learned a lot over the years about acne, acne scars, and acne treatments. Living with acne can be very difficult, and even more difficult to find the right acne treatment for you.

Acne is caused by the clogging of the follicle of a skin gland causing a pimple to grow.

For most people, acne goes away by age 30, but people in their forties and fifties still get acne. Acne will affect almost every person at some stage of their life. Nearly 17 million people in the United States have acne. People of all races and ages get acne.

Most pimples are found on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders.

The cause of acne is really unknown. Acne, zits, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and many other skin disorders are usually, but not always, the result of a bad diet. Experts just can’t agree on what causes acne. There is still much to be learned about what causes acne.

A skin specialist in a dermatology clinic in New York is now using a combination of red light and blue light therapy to treat severe cases of acne, and successfully so.

Some natural home remedies include dabbing on non-gel toothpaste to dry out zits or lemon juice. It’s always best to seek non-invasive treatment for any skin condition. Use baking soda very carefully when you exfoliate.

One good natural method is to apply a thin layer of coconut oil and massage it deep into the skin to heal and soothe it. Drinking pure, filtered water may be the best acne treatment working from the inside out.

Besides acne, if you also have eczema or dry skin, coconut oil will treat those skin conditions too.

Acne scars can give the skin an aging look. The good news is there are several types of treatments to choose from for acne scar removal. Acne is not a serious health threat but, it can cause scars so treat it early.

The liver sluffs off toxins from bad foods, drinks, drugs and chemicals and sends them through your skin resulting in skin eruptions, acne, pimples and other skin disorders.

In any case, no matter what skin or acne treatment you choose, whether it is chemical, drugs, alternative, or natural methods, changing your diet will result in your overall good health!

Some alternative doctors recommend eating raw cloves of garlic daily for acne.

When you change your diet, your lesions should be getting better within 30 days.

For an easy fiber boost, mix in two tablespoons of ground up flaxseeds in raw applesauce, from 2-3 apples, made in your food processor. Eat high-fiber snacks like raw nuts, raw seeds, and dried fruit, such as dates, and figs. Consider taking cod liver oil or fish oil supplements every day.

Unclean skin favors the development of pathogenic organisms - the dead cells that continually slough off of the epidermis mix with the secretions of the sweat and sebaceous glands and the dust found on the skin to form a filthy layer on its surface.

The skin supports its own ecosystems of microorganisms, including yeasts and bacteria, which cannot be removed by any amount of cleaning.

With cheap, safe, simple, natural, effective, alternative, home treatments for acne and pimples, your skin should be well on its way to recovery.

You should see the results of your acne home treatment remedies with improved skin within just a few days. In any case, try not to panic about your acne and take it day by day.



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MIKE SELVON asked:


Choosing an acne treatment that actually gets results can be a difficult task. The market is flooded with products and every acne treatment claims to cure blemishes. With so many options to choose from, it’s easy to just give up and resign yourself to living with acne. With a little knowledge and dedication, your skin can be healthy once again. Here are a few tips to help you choose an acne treatment that’s right for you.

Acne treatment and skin care products claim to cure acne and each brand claims superiority over other acne skin care products. In order to find some truth, start with the label. Read through the entire list of ingredients. Manufacturers are required by law to list the ingredients according to the quantities found in the product.

The main ingredient will be listed first and the ingredient that is found in the smallest quantity will be listed last. Salicylic acid and benzyl peroxide are both good acne fighting ingredients, so look for those first. If you have sensitive skin, avoid products that contain alcohol as this will dry your skin and irritate your already damaged acne prone skin.

Those with sensitive skin should try to choose a product with natural ingredients. If the label is filled with chemical compounds and a slew of things you can’t pronounce, try to find something simpler. Acne skin care products that are filled with chemicals may make your acne worse before actually starting to clear up your blemishes.

When purchasing your acne skin care products, be aware of the emotional tactics used by advertisers to convince you that their product is the best. Not all acne skin care products are alike. Choosing only appropriate acne skin care products will result in better results in a shorter amount of time.

The best acne treatment for your mother may not be the best acne treatment for you as well. Each person’s chemistry is unique and you may need to experiment with a few products before finding the best acne treatment for your skin. If you discover a product that works short term, try to find the same main ingredient in another brand. Sometimes, choosing a product that is glycerin-based may work better than a water-based one. Finding the best acne treatment is often a matter of trail and error.

Once you have chosen an acne skin care product, it is important that you follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly. This is where your dedication comes into play as most products will require application two to three times a day, everyday. Applying an acne skin care product erratically will not achieve the desired results. It is easy to become discouraged if you don’t see immediate improvements in your skin after beginning an acne treatment. Hang in there. Sometimes, badly infected skin takes time to heal and improvements may not be noticed until after several applications of a good quality acne skin care product.



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Wong Darren asked:


Acne is one of the most common problem teenagers are facing today. Adolescents are more prone to it because of the active hormonal changes present during the adolescent stage, this stimulates the oil glands to produce more sebum (oil produced by the adrenal glands to keep our skin moist) which gets trapped in our pores. With the presence of bacteria it creates the familiar swelling known as blackhead, whitehead or pimple. The good news is, for some cases acne disappear as you grow older.

The severity of infection varies from person to person, some worse than others. If not treated, acne will leave an ugly scar in your skins which are hard raised areas on the skin’s surface or pits of different depths.

There are different methods of treating acne and one of the most effective and has immediate results is laser treatment.

Laser acne treatment usually starts out with a review of your medical history and your physician will ask for any medication that you’re currently taking (this is important to determine if it is safe for you to undergo the treatment). The area needing attention will then be cleaned and a gel will be applied, your physician will then start the treatment by gliding the laser hand piece on the areas needing treatment. Depending on the size of the area that needs attention, each session could take up to 20 minutes.

How Does Laser Help Treat Acne?

An FDA approved laser system called Aura targets an organic compound produced by the Propionibacterium Acnes (p. acnes) bacteria called Porphyrin. This is done by delivering laser light impulses through the infected skin’s surface. These Porphyrins generate singlet oxygen 102 when targeted by the light pulses; this kills the p. acnes bacteria causing the infection.

The number of treatments needed will vary depending on the severity of the infection but it usually starts with a twice a week session for two weeks. Future sessions will then be determined by your physician depending on the outcome of the initial treatment.

Most people get good results after two weeks of treatment and rarely had to undergo another session, some people are unlucky though that repeated treatments are needed to maintain the desired result. There is no question about the effectivity of this procedure, recent clinical study shows that patient’s acne became 81% less severe following the treatments.

Is Laser Treatment Painful?

It will feel like a rubber band snapping against your skin but will be a bit more uncomfortable for severe conditions. A topical anesthetic may be advisable to make it easier. A normal swelling and redness on the treated areas will be noticeable after every session but it eventually fades out after a few days.

Costs associated with the procedure will vary depending on the physician or treatment centers that are offering the service. However the costs are usually outweighed by the benefits of undergoing a laser treatment. It provides a quick and noticeable result in as little as two weeks and if you follow your doctor’s advice in preventing future infections, you will not see any reason for you undergoing another treatment.



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tina339 asked:


i’ve been using some acne treatment (though my skin isnt that bad) and now my skin is breaking out wayyyy more than it ever has! Is this supposed to happen?

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Ingrid Lihan asked:


Everyone’s life has had some sort of issue with acne. This is especially true when you hit the teenage years. The acne seems to be a problem that is a constant in this time of life. The belief is that the female hormone cycle has a hand in the condition of hormonal acne and the acne treatments used to clear it. When you know what to look for with hormonal acne, you can begin to work to treat it. This is what was found to be true about it.

There Is No Growing Out

Many individuals believe that acne will go away with age. This is why some do not seek out acne treatments options because they believe it is not bad enough. Some adults have had acne since they were teenagers and have done nothing about it. This is sad because the advancements in treatment technology could have given them relief years ago. Hormonal treatment options are out there if you take the time to look. A dermatologist is the best place to start in the right treatment options for hormonal acne.

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Unfortunately, there is always one person who has to make fun of those with acne. The acne ridden individual feels low and might even have a high level of stress on them. This stress only serves to make the acne worse. Studies show that a good number of unemployed individuals have acne and are the ones discriminated against when they try to get a job. Low self-esteem is a definite problem with severe acne and acne treatments for this is the best way to get your life back on track.

PCOS - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in females. There is treatment available for it and it works well. Some things that come from having this syndrome are changes in the skin and hair due to large amounts of testosterone in the body. Facial and body hair are more prominent as is thinning of the hair. It even causes more acne to appear needing more advanced acne treatments regimen. If you find that your normal acne has suddenly worsened for no reason, it might be time to get tested for PCOS.

Past Puberty Years

Studies also show that if the acne you have comes on earlier, it is a probability that the severity of it will be higher for you. It might cause a problem for you medically and leave scars behind. Acne treatments should be started immediately and continued to prevent the scars from forming.

Testing For Hormonal Acne

Hormonal acne tests should be completed if you see that more acne is appearing or hair growth has accelerated. If the test comes out positive, treatment for the hormonal issues can begin promptly. If PCOS signs are showing up, you should have this checked, as well. Acne treatments option work well for the hormonal acne and medication is available to help with the extra hair growth and other problematic symptoms. 



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Dave Poon asked:


One of the most irritating things that could happen to a boy or a girl in puberty stage is to have acne. This chronic inflammation of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands cause black heads, pimples, lesions and in some cases, cysts, infected blisters and scars to appear especially on the face. Acne may also affect the shoulders, the chest, the back and the upper part of the arms.

There are many known causes of acne; among them are hormonal changes in the body, stress, hyperactive sebaceous glands and bacteria. Whichever of these symptoms causes one’s acne; surely, the person doesn’t like having this skin condition. Aside from its unsightly effects, especially on the face, it also lowers one’s level confidence. For many adolescents, acne even causes depression and insecurity. Thus, for anyone affected by this skin disease, the first thing he would want to do is to get rid of it.

Acne treatment is not a very big problem because there are different kinds of treatments available. However, not all are scientifically proven to be effective. Nevertheless people’s experiences with these products have made these acne treatments so popular. In many cases, combining two or more acne treatments reduces severity of acne more effectively. Below are among the widely used acne treatments:

Topical treatment - Topical medicines are among the most popular treatments for acne. They are prescribed by dermatologists in order to reduce inflammation, open the clogged pores of the skin, stop bacterial infection and reduce sebaceous gland’s production of oil.

Among the topical treatments usually recommended by a dermatologist are Benzoyl Peroxide (Topical Bactericidals); Sulfur and Resorcinol; Azelaic Acid; topical antibiotics such as Clindamycin, Erythromycin and Sodium sulfacetamide; Retinoids (Vitamin A derivatives); and alcohol and acetone for milder forms of acne.

Exfoliating agents -Since one of the causes of acne is the accumulation of dead skin cells, exfoliating agents are needed to encourage peeling (not visible shedding of skin although in some instances, flaking occurs) of the outermost layer of the skin so that they won’t build up and block the pores. Exfoliating the skin can be done by scrubbing the skin using a harsh cloth and liquid scrub or by using agents like Salicylic Acid and Glycolic Acid.

Oral Antibiotics

Antibiotics can also be taken orally to destroy the bacteria that cause infection. Most common oral antibiotics are Erythromycin, Oxytetracycline and Doxycycline. Taking these antibiotic drugs however could not in itself stop acne since it doesn’t reduce excessive oil and normalize cell behavior that primarily cause blockage of the hair follicles.

Natural Treatment

Nothing can be safer than natural methods of treating acne. Natural acne treatments are advisable if your acne is just mild to moderate. One of the natural methods you can do is by eating unprocessed food, and vegetables and fruits rich in Vitamin A (this vitamin reduce oil production) and omega-3 oils. You should also drink lots of water and fruit juices. Avoiding food and beverages that aggravate acne is also helpful; among these are chocolates, fried food, coffee and milk products.



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Matthew Stanton asked:


When reaching the age of puberty, acne can be a menace to both boys and girls aged between 12 up to 25 years old. However, men and women in their 30s and 40s are sometimes not spared of this skin problem that look as ordinary as blackheads, whiteheads, red or yellow spots, or greasy skin to scars.

Acne typically affects the skin of the face, back, neck, chest and arms and the severity of the condition can vary. It affects people of all skin colours and the processes that cause acne are exactly the same in people with black or brown skin but the impact is altered by the skin pigmentation.

The surface of the skin has lots of small sebaceous glands just below the surface. These glands make an oily substance called sebum that keeps the skin smooth and supple. Acne is caused by the over activity of the sebaceous glands that secrete oily substances onto the skin.

In more severe inflammatory acne, cysts develop beneath the skin surface. These acne cysts can rupture, spreading the infection into nearby skin tissue and can result in scarring.

Acne is easily recognised by the appearance of the spots, and by their distribution on the body.

There are several varieties of acne and your doctor will be able to tell you which type you have after examining your skin. For most teen-ager and adults alike, acne may cause considerable emotional distress but there is a range of acne treatment options to help you tackle the problem.

No acne treatment will completely cure it but the aim is to prevent new spots forming, to improve those already present, and to prevent scarring.

For simple acne treatment at home, it is important to keep spot-prone areas clean, so wash the affected area twice a day with an unperfumed cleanser. The skin needs a certain amount of oil to maintain its natural condition, so avoid aggressive washing with strong soaps.

There are a number of over-the-counter remedies available from pharmacies to treat mild acne. These usually contain antibacterial agents such as benzoyl peroxide and along with its antibacterial effects, it can dry out the skin and encourage it to shed the surface layer of dead skin. Together, these effects make it harder for pores to become blocked and for infection to develop.

Benzoyl peroxide can cause redness and peeling, especially to start with but this tends to settle down if you reduce the number of times you use it. You can then build up your use gradually.

Remember that no home acne treatments will work immediately. It can take weeks, if not months, for significant effects to be noticeable. If home treatments have not worked after two months, or you have severe acne, you should visit your dermatologist or physician, who may start again your treatment by prescribing a preparation containing benzoyl peroxide. If this does not work, or if you have more severe acne, there are a range of other treatment options that you can either rub onto your skin (topical) or take in tablet form (oral).

An alternative to benzoyl peroxide is azelaic acid and this may not make your skin as sore as using the former. There is also the topical retinoids that are based on vitamin A, which are rubbed into the skin once or twice a day. They work by encouraging the outer layer of skin to flake off.

A topical antibiotic lotion applied to the skin can be used to control the P. acnes bacteria and the treatment needs to continue for at least six months.

Finally, there are several oral treatments you may be prescribed including oral antibiotics (tablets), such as tetracycline for inflammatory acne. They should be taken daily for around three months, although it might take four to six months for the benefits to be seen. The success of this treatment can be limited because the strains of bacteria are often resistant to the common antibiotics. Antibiotics do not prevent pores from becoming blocked so treatment to prevent blackheads, such as benzoyl peroxide, is often also prescribed at the same time.



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cystic acne asked:


Finding the right cystic acne treatment for you can be a very hard task. Every month the cystic acne treatments selling session is estimated in millions of dollars. Most of the people who suffer from this skin disorder are running from treatment to treatment just to find out that nothing is working. This situation can get you frustrated, out of money and basically with no cure for your acne.

There is no magical formula that will cure cystic acne in 3 days; in fact curing acne can take few months and even up to one year if done correctly. You have to beware of all those products available in the market that promising quick fix for severe skin disorders. I don’t say that they are fraud but you have to use extreme caution just because the possibility that this treatment might not be suitable for you and even make you condition worse.

We all have different skin, therefore acne treatment that would be good for a person with oily skin will not be good for a person that have dry skin. The most useful thing to do is to consult a professional doctor who will give you prescription that is effective for you. Prepare for a long run, your cystic acne condition will get worse before it’s get better so don’t be frustrated if something doesn’t works as you expected after few weeks. Quitting in a middle of the treatment is not a good option.

If you would like to learn how to get rid of acne, than you have to learn about a healthy lifestyle as well. There is no point in using antibiotic, creams and other treatments if you don’t exercise, don’t eating healthy food and keep using the wrong makeup for you. Curing cystic acne is possible with the right knowledge, guidance and of course patience.



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