When first battling acne, most individuals first reaction is to run to the store and buy over the counter topical acne medications. As there are so many different treatments available, it can be a complicated and overwhelming decision. What works for one person may not necessarily work for another. You can be a wise and informed consumer of these products by educating yourself about the active ingredients contained in various medications. Benzoyl...more
Choosing the right acne medicine is a dilemma that many individuals face regularly. People willingly try different products, from natural or organic herbal medicines, to the numerous chemical treatments offered in the market, all in the hopes of getting rid of the discomfort that comes with having acne. The best way to treat this skin problem is to select medicine that is best suited for your skin and will cause only mild side effects, if any....more
An estimated 85 percent of teenagers are affected by acne to some extent, and in some cases its effects can be devastating. A teen with acne can suffer from a lack of confidence, embarrasment and even depression. As parents, many of us are used to helping teenagers deal with acne, although knowing how to effectively treat it is just as important and the right treatment can go a long way to minimizing the negative effects of acne in teens. There are actually different types of acne, and there is no one cure fits all answer to the problem. One of your first steps if your child suffers from acne is to try to determine what type it is, and that way you can make more accurate decisions about treating it. Since we were teenagers ourselves, a lot of new and effective medications have been devised and the good news is that most acne can be treated well, even if it is not entirely eliminated or cured. Even if your teenager is not actually asking for help with their acne, it is certain that he or she is concerned by it. If you talk to your teen about acne, you should of course be as supportive and as understanding as possible, and you should also know that acne is not caused by having sex,...more
Mild acne can usually be treated using over-the-counter products. However, when it progresses and becomes moderate or severe, prescription acne medications are often the only way to get it under control. Dermatologists have medicines that can work alone, or in combination, that effectively treat acne. There is no one medicine that is effective for...more
If you are a girl, there is a good chance that you have experienced the physical changes that happen to your body when you are experiencing puberty. For instance, sturdier. Having to use deodorant, and changes in your skin. The breasts are going to develop as well as the hips and thighs. Acne is also going to be something that girls are going to...more
For those teens who suffer the embarrassment of acne, as well as those who continue to be plagued by it into adulthood, there may be evidence of the successful nature of treating acne with fatty acids. Scientists do not totally understand what causes acne, but the role that essential fatty acids play in the body, like the skin, has some hope. The understanding that the skin is helped by fatty acids has left scientists and heath professionals to look at the effects and benefits of them for conditions of the skin like acne. A writer named Udo Erasmus has done post graduate studies in biochemistry and genetics, and also has a doctorate degree in nutrition. He thinks that nutritional deficiencies and problems that result from it can begin or worsen acne. However, it is not as simple as avoiding chocolate. His belief is that hard fats and protein can block pores in the skin and lead to bacterial infection. He believes acne is caused by fatty degeneration. Factors that include this are too many hard fats, not enough fatty acids, and fats associating badly with protein. Hard fats are also known as saturated. These fats are included in most foods that are in the common diet, including...more
One of the dangers of acne medications are they can cause severe side effects for the users. Isotretinoin is advertised as Accutane in the United States and is prescribed when acne is very severe and nothing else works. It is a form of Vitamin A and...more
Acne often affects the skin of teens just when they reach the age in live of concern about appearance. In order to avoid possible outbreaks of acne, it is important to make prompt use of acne facial treatment. Otherwise, the condition may become even...more
People that struggle with acne are always looking for ways to treat and prevent it. Studies have been done that say that diet does not play a part in causing or treating acne. However, the recommendations for acne preventative care states that what...more
Acne which is also commonly known as pimples or zits is a skin disorder that primarily occurs on the face, chest, back, neck and shoulders. Since acne is caused due to hormonal imbalance or the presence of impurities on the surface of the skin that...more
Can acne be cured instantly? Well, it cannot miraculously disappear like someone cast a magic spell on it, but it can certainly be cured quicker than anyone could imagine. The healing process of acne does not have to be agonizingly long. Those...more
With the advancement in laser technology in recent years, more and more acne sufferers are exploring the options available to treat their blemishes and acne scarring using an acne laser treatment. Unlike previous methods that included prescription...more