With all of the acne treatment solutions availability today, treating acne can be an overwhelming experience. Knowing about your skin and what kind of skin you have is the best way to find the proper treatment for your acne. There are three skin types: oily, dry and sensitive. If you have oily skin, using a gel product is your best bet; if your skin is dry, a cream based product if best; if you have sensitive skin, you should look for those...more
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. People unwittingly buy the cheapest or the most popular products out there, not knowing that most of these contain harsh ingredients that would only bring more harm than good. When looking for the right acne medicine, whether it be over-the-counter or prescribed, be sure to research on and understand any potential side effects that might come from using it. Nothing is more frustrating than taking a cure that could possibly aggravate the disease its meant to get rid of. Oftentimes, the best medicines are those that are gentle on the skin, or designed for us e on sensitive skin types. Always look for products that are both simple and easy to use and understand. Do not be fooled by the promises of an instant acne cure, because to put it simply,...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...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 learn more about during puberty. When a girl is going through puberty, her body is going to begin producing more oil which is going to lead to more acne. Many girls experience depression at this time because they are not quite sure what is going on with her body. When a girl has pimples all over her face, it is going to lower her self-esteem. It is very frustrating to see a teenage girl hurt at this time in her life because of acne. We are going to have to do everything we can as her parents to boost her self-esteem when it comes to her acne problem. We are very fortunate to have several practical acne treatments for girls. The first thing that we want to do is make sure that she has a clean face at all times. We can pick up a basic facial cleanser at our local supermarket. This is going to kill any bacteria that may be lurking around the...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...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