The best acne treatment
By: Mary GoodsTotal Views: 549, Word Count: 570,
The market today is flooded with acne products that claim to rid the person of any acne problem whatsoever. But, the question still persists about "what is the best acne treatment" of all and how effective is it on reducing acne break-outs, clearing up the skin, treating present acne and lightening the scars.
How to treat acne?
Of all the various acne treatments, the most popular ones have been summarized below:
- The most effective acne treatment has been following the regimen as suggested by the brand Proactiv for healing acne. Proactive treatment of acne consists of an acne cleanser, firming up the skin with the acne toner and finally application of acne repair cream/gel. Yet another acne cream which has become very popular is Acnezine. It has a herbal base which not only heals the acne but also reduces acne blemishes and associated scarring.
These non-prescription acne drugs work effectively because they contain benzoyl peroxides and salicylic acids. These agents kill the acne causing bacteria and also dry away the pustules. They also reduce the inflammation caused by the pimple.
- The above mentioned acne medicines are most effective if the acne is in its mild form. In cases of moderate to severe acne, it is better to seek the advice of a dermatologist who can perhaps prescribe topical application of acne medicine such as Accutane and also ask the patient to take oral antibiotic course. Treatment of acne with Accutane has been very effective but it is considered extremely strong and must be used only under the guidance of a good dermatologist. Pregnant women and breast feeding women are known to get birth-defect problems to their fetuses. In fact Accutane is also considered to cause gastrointestinal irritation.
- Retina-A acne drugs are also found to be successful in pimple treatment. Though they can be obtained only after a doctor’s prescription, yet many of the over the counter acne drugs also contain Retina-A. The patient using Retina-A products may find that they are photosensitive to sunlight. They must hence, strictly follow the doctor’s prescription regarding this matter.
Best way of getting rid of acne: Natural remedies
- While tackling acne problem, it is advisable to drink 8-10 glasses of water and consume plenty of fresh fruits and salads.
- One can also obtain acne treatment products from the kitchen shelf. Lemon juice, honey, papaya paste, cucumber juice etc are found good in treating acne and even lightening the scars.
One must remember that any acne treatment must be coupled with patience and persistent therapy. Any good skin care regime is effective only after a month of regular application.
About the Author
Mary Goods is a researcher in skin problems and their treatments. She is currently involved in the study of acne, their causes and how to effectively treat them. She is also involved in publishing a series of papers dealing with the effect of acne and pimple scars on the behavior of teenagers. She recommends topical application of skin creams to get rid of acne, blemishes and even whiteheads and black heads.
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