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Acne Treatment
Acne is a skin condition that not only causes pain and embarrassment
to its sufferers, but also holds the potential to cause lifelong
disfigurement through scarring of the skin. Fortunately, there
are many options available to the acne sufferer today that
not only eliminates the day-to-day dread of dealing with acne,
but also prevents the sufferer from developing lifelong scars. |
Though there are various acne treatments available, not all treatments
work successfully on all people. The key is in working with a dermatologist
or physician to find the course of treatment that works best for
your individual condition.
When choosing acne treatments you can choose from over the counter
products or obtain a prescription from your physician or dermatologist.
Generally, milder forms of acne will respond well to over the counter
remedies, whereas more severe forms will need a prescription. The
more severe the Acne, the more powerful the treatment will need
to be.
Some of the more common over the counter treatments include: Benzoyl
Peroxide, Sulfur, Salicylic Acid, and Resorcinol. These ingredients
can be found in products such as Clearasil, Oxy Night Watch, Stri-dex,
Neutrogena, and Fostex.
More severe cases of acne will require a prescription. Some of
the most commonly prescribed treatments include: Adapalene (commonly
referred to as Differin), Azelaic Acid (commonly referred to as:
Azelex), Prescription strength Benzoyl Peroxide, Clindamycin, Erythromycin,
Isotretinoin (commonly referred to as Accutane), Antibiotics that
are taken orally), Birth Control pills, Sodium Sulfacetamide (commonly
known as Klaron, Novacet, and Sulfacet-R), Tazorotene (commonly
known as Tazorac), Tretinoin (commonly referred to as Retin A, Renova,
or Avita.
As you can tell, there are many different treatments available.
For those who suffer from acne, finding a course of treatment that
is beneficial is crucial to ensuring that you prevent flare-ups
from occurring and reduce the chance of suffering permanent scarring.
In addition to the above-mentioned, there are also many other forms
of treatment readily available. Some treatments are in the form
of a spot treatment, or a preparation that you apply to each individual
pimple. There are also many cleansers, facial, and body washes that
are designed to treat it. There are pads and facial wipes that contain
ingredients such as Benzoyl Peroxide, there are also skin toners
and astringents that help to shrink the pores, and there are a wide
variety of natural remedies, herbs, and vitamin supplements used
to treat acne.
Some of the more popular herbal and vitamin treatments include:
Vitamin A, Fish Oil, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and
herbs such as Neem and Basil have been used for many centuries in
the treatment of acne.
The key in using any acne treatment is to recognize that all treatments
take a course of several months before they are really effective.
In fact, with some treatments, you may even notice that the condition
gets worse before it begins to improve. Because so many may carry
side effects, it is vitally important that your physician knows
what products you are using, including over the counter remedies.
Also, your doctor may determine that a combination of products will
be the most effective course of treatment. By working with your
physician or dermatologist, you can rest assured that you will successfully
treat it.
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