When topical acne treatments fail, such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, an oral treatment such as the medicine Accutane (active ingredient isotretinoin) is often prescribed. This treatment is highly effective, because it decreases the production of oils (in the form of sebum) from the sebaceous glands found on the skin, as well as the size of these glands. Although incredibly effective, Accutane acne treatment does come with some risks...more
Acne is a common skin disease in America. Statistics say that about 60 million Americans have active acne. About 20 million Americans have scars on their face that are caused by the many avatars of acne such as blackheads, whiteheads, nodular acne and cystic acne. Yet, 40% of Americans that have acne do not do anything about the problem.Accutane (manufactured by Roche) is the brand name of one of the retinoid class of drugs that is used for the...more
Accutane is a medication that is prescribed by a physician for serious types of acne. Accutane is extremely effective at fighting serious forms of acne, because it targets the main causes of acne; that being sebum production pores becoming clogged with sebum and killing the P. acnes bacteria that infects the skin causing pimples.Accutane is the trade name for the drug name Isotretinoin. There are many different names used for this medicine, however Accutane is most popular name used in the USA for this medication. Since Accutane is a commercial product, you can also use the generic form of Isotretinoin called Claravis.Accutane treatment usually lasts from two to six months and usually includes a treatment of .50 to 200 mg per day. Usually an Accutane treatment can cost $150 to over $200 per month. The more mg. per day of Accutane usually the higher the cost. It should be noted that most health insurance companies do not reimburse or pay for Accutane. It most cases health insurance companies consider Accutane a cosmetic medication, however if you require Accutane to fight cysts or nodules, many health insurance companies will cover you due to the fact they dont consider this use to...more
There are several medications on the market that claim to help control or eliminate acne, but none seem to work as well as accutane. Most of the time patients seeking treatment are offered several creams, soaps, antibiotics and acne medications before moving into the use of accutane. Accutane came onto the market as the brand name for the drug...more
Accutane, which is commonly referred to as Isotretinoin is a medication that is prescribed for severe acne sufferers. While Accutane is extremely effective at countering acne breakouts, as well as preventing recurring acne breakouts, there are many serious side effects that can be dangerous to those that use it.It should be said that receiving a...more
Accutane is mainly used as the last resort when other types of treatment failed to yield result when treating serious acne conditions. Serious types acne usually refers to acne conditions that are difficult to treat. An example of which is the cystic acne. Cystic acne are not easily cured as the more frequently occurring acne and it requires special medical attention. Cystic acne can be recognized by the presence of nodule beneath the skin surface. The characteristic cyst are formed when the nodules beneath the skins harden. This will take over a period of time. Due to the seriousness of the condition, cystic acne requires medical attention and the problem is never easy on the patients both physically and emotionally.Accutane is also known as Isotretinoin. Most people knows it only by its commercial name. This drug is very powerful and used widely in treating severe acne. The difference between accutane and other acne related product is that accutane actually alters the skin composition whilst other product is simply antibacterial agents. By reducing the formation of oil in the skin when using accutane, it will effectively reduce acne formation. With such a powerful drug, accutane...more
Accutane is a heavy-duty drug. It should only be used as a last resort, after you've exhausted all other possible options. Before I was able to find a permanent cure for my acne, I was on Accutane for an extended period of time. Not only were the...more
What is Acne? a chronic disorder characterized by excess production of oil from sebaceous glands causing of the hair follicles to become plugged. Pimples, papules, pustules and comedone, (black heads and white heads) cysts, infected abscesses, and...more
Propionibacterium acne, better known as P. acnes, is the bacteria associated with the lesions better known as Acne Vulgaris (common acne). The bacterium itself has been the main focus of many treatments, and many therapies ranging from drugs, to...more
There are many things people can do to improve their acne dilemma. There are even some things that will cure it over night. If you want to cure acne really fast some over-the-counter creams and potions can provide awesome results. Some people think...more
A natural cure for Acne presents a radical departure from traditional medical treatment. Holistic ways to stop Acne is to supplement the body from the inside to stop breakouts.Supplementing the body with herbs and essential vitamins is a more...more
There are a host of medicinal treatments available for use in the treatment of acne. They are available in over the counter and prescription medications, for topical or oral use. Though many are effective at helping sufferers control their acne -...more