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Acne - the most distressing skin defect |
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| Date Added: October 10, 2010 10:31:49 AM | |
| Author: lixzbeth727 | |
| Category: Health: Beauty | |
Thousands of males and females have been interviewed lately about the most distressing beauty calamities, and the majority of respondents named pimples the most irritating problem. Acne, although usually found in teens, can occur at any age. Apart from the face, it can also occur on the neck and back. How it can be cured? First, try out over-the-counter acne treatments, including those containing salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide is the most usually used acne solution and is known as one of the most efficient ones in the market. If you are suffering from mild non-inflammatory cases of acne, benzoyl peroxide is regarded as extremely efficient. Nevertheless, there are some minor side effects. It can trigger dry skin. If you feel too much dryness, stop applying the treatment for a while and then, using a lower concentration of benzoyl peroxide, try once again. Salicylic acid works efficiently on non-inflammatory cases of acne and it starts by removing the dead skin, thereby keeping the skin pores pour and forestalling plugging. When nothing clogs the pores, whiteheads and blackheads are unlikely to spoil your looks. But skin irritation is possible. Patients have complained of dryness, stinging or burning sensation, and flaking and peeling of the skin. If there is no improvement in curing acne after several weeks, talk to your doctor about prescription products, including antibiotics, retinoids and adapalene (Differin). There are several antibiotics that are prescribed by doctors as acne treatments for patients who suffer from moderate or severe acne. Antibiotics work on the P. Acnes bacteria and stop them from multiplying and spreading in the body. Although results become visible quicker, antibiotics are commonly not preferred by patients, because they lead to side effects, such as dyspepsia, discoloration of the skin, lightheadedness and sensitivity to light. For severe cases of cystic acne, your family doctor may recommend isotretinoin (Accutane) or may refer you to a dermatologist. Since dangerous side effects are possible, men and women administering Accutane should be carefully monitored by their doctors. If other acne treatments appear inefficient, laser or light therapy may be used. |
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