Acne TreatmentAcne is an annoying and potentially disfiguring skin condition that affects millions annually and it doesn't care what your race, gender or age is. It is estimated that over 90% of people in every walk of life are affected by acne. This is especially true of the adolescent population. Today, there are many products available over-the-counter or through prescription that will aid in your suffering. Some of these products are clinically proven effective while others have not been through trials yet they may still prove effective for you. When trying to find the product that works best for you, keep in mind that you may need more than one product to completely control and possibly eliminate your acne. Generally, there are three different types of acne treatment. Each type takes a different approach to battling the problem. The first is to find a way to kill the bacteria that causes blocked follicles in your skin. Experts believe that this is done in one of two ways. Either by taking in antibiotics such as tetracyclines or by treating the affected areas directly using a bactericidal products like benzoyl peroxide. Unfortunately, neither of these methods will lessen the oil secretions that may causing the blocked follicles. Thus acne is likely to reoccur shortly after these treatments are complete. The second type is to treat the acne with a large daily intake of Vitamin A derivatives like isotretinoin over a period of a couple of months. This treatment is supposed to reduce the oil secretions that are causing blocked follicles. Some recent data is showing that this treatment with isotretinoin is very effective even on acute acne. It's effectiveness has been pro ported in up to 80% of the patients. Additionally, the treatment has a much longer effectiveness than using anti-bacterial acne treatments and in some cases has proven to cure acne forever. However, this treatment does not come with out it's own risks. Some of the side effects are nosebleed and very dry skin. This treatment needs to be carefully monitored by a dermatologist. Lastly, exfoliating the skin will help to fight the starting of or further development of acne. A topical treatment used for exfoliating is salicylic acid. The salicylic acid encourages the skin to peel therefore reducing the build-up of dead skin cells which are known to blend with skin oil to block pores. Basically, it is used to help unblock any clogged pores and generally leaves the skin feeling fresher and less oily. As stated earlier, for many, multiple treatment types may be the answer rather than any single solution. |
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