Acne Treatment Guide

Melvin Ng asked:


Acne is a disease that affects people around the world. It isn’t an American disease and it isn’t a disease that only affects teens. In today’s society almost anyone can be affected by the ravages of acne and the damage to skin it leaves behind. While acne is most commonly found on the face and neck it can also be found on the chest, back, arms, and legs.

There are many treatment options for those who suffer from chronic consistent acne. The available treatments consist of over the counter medications, prescription drugs, laser treatments and other invasive skin therapies. It is wise to begin with over the counter medications. There are four active ingredients for over the counter acne medications you should try at least one product that contains each of the four active ingredients before giving up on over the counter medications and moving along to the prescribed medications.

It is fairly safe to assume that increasing medications also bring increasing price tags. While girls have things a little better than the average guy (they can be prescribed oral contraceptives in order to combat acne) there are many different treatment options available. From birth control to antibiotics, and ointments and creams to stronger chemicals and prescription drugs the options seem fairly limitless and are continuously escalating in severity as well as risk.

There is another option which gets far less press because it is a rather costly process and not 100% effective. However, it bears mention as a treatment option because it is often successful to some degree of removal even if it doesn’t remove all signs of acne and/or acne scarring. Our faces are the first thing most people see when the meet us, it is their first impression and for those who have suffered and continue to suffer with severe acne and have the battle scars to show for their efforts, it can be a humiliating and frightening experience to meet new people. If nothing else these treatments can help restore the self worth of people who haven’t felt that they’ve put their best face forward in a very long time.

Laser treatments are quite expensive and carry with them risks of their own. Every escalating treatment or procedure carries with it a greater risk for disfigurement, infections, and other side effects as a result of the procedure. It is important to remember than when weighing the decision of whether or not to pursue an aggressive course for your acne treatment.

The right acne treatment can not only prevent the formation of new acne, some treatments are also effective at removing the scars left behind from years of severe and often painful acne. If you are having serious to severe acne rather than mild to moderate acne it is very important that you consult your doctor and see what course of treatment he recommends. You should not have to suffer from this disease in silence when it is so very easily treatable. No matter what acne treatment you ultimately decide on be sure that you have read and studied all of the facts and risks involved in your treatment and that you are at the very least making a decision based on current and accurate information and with the advise of your doctor.



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ALLDAY asked:


I work in a greasy environment daily and my face is constantly around heat due to grilling food at my job. I have sensitive/oily skin and am starting to break out. I need to find the best acne treatment available.

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Kellie J asked:


I have very pale and sensitive skin. Also, i have redness that i would Love to get rid of! But i don’t want to spend a fortune! Is there an OTC acne treatment that really works without breaking the bank??

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Wendy Owen asked:


st acne treatments will not cure your acne over the long term. Why? Because acne is not simply a skin disorder but a condition caused by changes in the body itself. Acne is an inflammatory condition which can’t be cured by putting harsh products on our face which may trigger more inflammation making the condition worse. We must understand the real cause of acne and treat it from the inside out. Also we need to know which are the best acne treatments which can help temporarily during a severe breakout.

To fully understand why treatments are only a band aid solution, we have to know what causes acne in the first place. Most cases of acne are caused by adrenal hormones secreted at the time of puberty. This causes the sebaceous glands to produce more oil, or sebum than usual. This mixes with dust and dead skin cells to form a plug which clogs the pores leading to pimples or comedones.

Closed comedones are known as whiteheads and open ones are known as blackheads. These combine with the bacteria on our skin and become inflamed and infected which leads to cysts and nodules. Squeezing blackheads can also lead to inflammation and infection so it’s important to keep you hands off if possible!

The face, upper back, chest and shoulders are the most affected by acne because these contain the greatest concentration of sebaceous glands. However it is the acne that affects the face which causes the most misery, especially among teenagers. Social situations can become torture for young folk when they think everyone is looking at them and judging them. It seriously erodes their confidence.

Acne doesn’t stop at teenagers though, it can strike at any age. Hormonal changes brought on by pregnancy or menopause can lead to acne in adults too. This also responds well to a holistic approach.

Acne scarring can remain after serious or even mild acne. People think there is nothing they can do about scarring without resorting to expensive treatments such as an acne scar laser treatment or micro-dermabrasion, however mild acne scarring can be eliminated without resorting to these types of treatments

Can we still use acne treatments? Yes of course but please don’t use an over the counter acne treatment like those currently sold in pharmacies. They are harsh on inflamed skin and may make the condition even worse. These treatments become quite expensive when you have to keep on buying them, or if you try every new one that comes on the market! Using these products or even prescription acne medications are not recommended at all during pregnancy.

Which are the best acne treatments that won’t harm your skin? Natural acne treatment will temporarily heal your acne while you are waiting for the permanent changes to take effect.

How to get rid of acne without treatment? There’s really only one way and that’s with a ‘whole body’ approach which takes into account diet, lifestyle and our skin care routine. Although this may sound like a long term solution it can work fairly fast, but you do need to do it properly. It is possible to have a smooth clear complexion in less time than you’d think possible.

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