The Treatment of Acne
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
If you suffer from acne then you know that this can be a scourge on your lifestyle. However, this problem can be solved. Needless to say there are countless products from over the counter to prescription medications. In fact you could say that there are three types of cures for acne and these are:
- Preventative or general skin care products
- Specialized and over the counter products
- Prescription skin care products for some severe cases of acne
The first type or the general skin care products are used more for prevention of breakouts of acne. You can include various cleansers, make up removers and other similar types of products in this mix. These are the products that should always be a part of your everyday routine. These products help to prevent the production of sebum oil and preventing clogging of skin pores. By working to prevent the oil from being trapped inside the skin they help prevent the breakouts that can occur if these products were not used. You can also include the general exfoliation products like skin peels. Exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells thus helping reduce the possibility of pore clogging and the production of bacteria in the skin.
The second type is the specialized skin care products that are available to everyone over the counter. You can include such items such as vanishing creams which help to extract the oil from the skin. Most but not all are based upon benzyl peroxide and salicylic acid which help kill harmful bacteria in the skin. Always start with a product with a lower concentration of these chemicals as you try and see how your skin reacts to such treatment. Just try a few of these products to see which one works best. Only you know your skin so just keep trying to find where you are at your best. Consult with a dermatologist to see what he or she recommends as they are well trained to help you solve your skin problems.
On-prescription acne skin care products are the ones that are prescribed by a dermatologist. This can include ointments that can be applied on the affected area or oral antibiotics or just any topical treatment. Dermatologist could also suggest a minor surgical procedure to remove the contents of pustules. However, never try to squeeze or do this by yourself, it can lead to permanent damage of your skin. Your doctor could also prescribe a hormone-based treatment (since hormonal changes are also known to cause acne). Such acne skin care products are known to be very effective in some cases.
The last type is the prescription drugs given out by dermatologists for worst case scenarios. These are ointments and creams that are formulated based upon your skin type and history. Usually several consolations may have to be performed before the right combination will be determined. If you are in this stage right now do not give up hope. There is a treatment that can lessen the affects of acne and only your dermatologist will really know how to treat it.
Acne can be solved or at least managed but this should be done under the careful eye of someone who has the training to do so.