| In a recent poll, acne topped the list of beauty calamities, annoying interviewees more than lines and wrinkles, or even a haircut gone badly.
Acne, although usually affecting teens, can occur at any age. Not only is the face affected, but at times also the neck and the back.
How it can be treated? Firstly, try out over-the-counter acne treatments containing salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide.
Benzoyl peroxide is the most frequently used acne treatment and is known as one of the most efficient ones in the market. If you are suffering from mild cases of acne that is non-inflammatory, benzoyl peroxide is known as very efficacious. Because it is secure for use on both grown-ups and teens, it is preferable to other kinds of treatments.
Yet, there are several minor side effects. It can cause dry skin. If you think your skin is too dry, give some recovery time to your skin and then, using a lower concentration of benzoyl peroxide, try out again.
Salicylic acid works efficiently on non-inflamed forms of acne and it begins by exfoliating the dead skin, thus keeping the pores of the skin pour and precluding blocking. The side effect of this acne solution is that it can trigger skin irritation. Patients have complained of dry skin, stinging or burning feeling, and flaking and peeling of the skin.
If there are no visible results in several weeks, talk to your family doctor about prescription products, including antibiotics, retinoids and adapalene (Differin).
There are several antibiotics that are prescribed by doctors as acne solutions for patients who suffer from moderate or severe forms of ance. Antibiotics work on the P. Acnes bacteria and prevent them from multiplying and spreading in the body. Although they show results faster, antibiotics are frequently not preferred by patients, as they bring on side effects, such as indigestion, discoloration of the skin, dizziness and photosensitivity.
If your skin is severely affected by cysts, your family physician may prescribe isotretinoin (Accutane) or may send you to a dermatologist. Because serious side effects are possible, males and females taking Accutane should be cautiously monitored by their doctors. If other acne solutions appear inefficient, laser or light therapy may be used.
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