| Acne
Care Skin Tips
by Sarah Rhodes
Azelaic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Resorcinol, sulphur, and Adapalene
are products that approach acne skin care with the intent to
reduce clogged pores by peeling or sloughing off dead skins
cells. Salicylic Acid is found in over-the-counter acne care
products, such as Stridex, as are Resorcinol and sulphur. While
most acne skin care treatments in this group target the surface
of the skin, Adapalene, a prescription-only medication, reduces
the build-up of dead skin cells inside the pore itself. Also
a prescription-only skin care product, Azelaic Acid has the
added benefit of killing P. acnes bacteria.
Laser treatments are a recently approved form of treating
severe acne and curing pimples should give you more confidence
in the safety and success of the procedure. The laser device
emits a smooth laser beam that focuses on the affected areas
- one of the best methods for acne blemish laser treatment.
It emits pulsating heat below the skin's surface and diminishes
the size of the sebaceous glands, which are responsible for
acne. Patients of acne blemish laser treatment use creams
to numb the area where the laser will be applied, so the process
is virtually painless.
There are 2 ways to treat acne, topical (applied to the skin)
or systematic (taken by mouth). Both over the counter (OTC)
(meaning no prescription is necessary) remedies are available.
The goals of treatment are to heal existing lesions, to prevent
new lesions forming, stop scarring, minimize psychological
stress and embarrassment caused by the disease. Drug treatment
is aimed at reducing several problems that play a part in
causing acne: abnormal clumping of the cells in the follicles,
increased oil production, bacteria, and inflammation.
The Nlite Laser treatment is a possible help for those who
are very troubled by their acne scars. Although the cost of
this treatment is not yet definite, expect that this acne
scar removal will be very costly. But if you have the money
to spend on this kind of treatment, then why not try it! There
have not been any reports for any harsh side effect of this
acne scar removal. If you are the kind of person who will
go through anything just to have that flawless skin you've
been wanting , this may be the answer to that dream. But if
you are doubtful of this treatment and a little afraid in
undergoing medical processes, there are still acne scar removal
products that are available for whatever type of acne problem
you are having. Acne scar removal treatments may be very expensive
Acne patients will benefit from toners that contain salicylic
acid or alpha hydroxy acid. However, when starting a retinoid
treatment, temporarily discontinue using a toner or astringent
since the combination may make the retinoid more irritating.
Acne patients must also limit or abstain from excessively
rough cleansing and washing. Julie Harper, M.D., who directs
a clinic to treat acne at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
laments, "Teenagers think they have acne because they
do not wash enough, but usually they are washing too often
with harsh scrubs that make their symptoms worse."
Antibiotics work for getting rid of an infection, like strep
throat. When it comes to treating acne, all topical and oral
drugs are doing is temporarily killing the bacteria, which
eventually become resistant to the antibiotic. A common practice
is to prescribe the topical ointment, Retin-A® in conjunction
with antibiotics. Unfortunately, many people experience redness
and irritation which actually cause more pimples and blackheads
to form. Because Retin-A and antibiotics make your skin very
sun-sensitive they are not practical for many acne sufferers.
Another drug often prescribed for acne is Accutane. This is
just a temporary solution to your acne, but it's not a long
term and safe alternative to controlling your breakouts. And
if not helping acne isn't enough, some antibiotics also reduce
the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Check with your
doctor.
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