Acne Treatment

Acne Treatment

Luckily today there are many choices for acne treatment, including medicinal creams and solutions, complete integrated systems, natural products, oral medications, physical treatment,  as well as  mechanical and laser acne treatments. 

Many of the acne treatments are over-the-counter types, which means people can go to a local pharmacy to the buy a medication recommended by friends or something that has been suggested by an ad they have seen on television  or even something they have  heard about from any source. One of the most widely used ingredients in acne treatment medicine is benzoyl peroxide which is found in gels and ointments.  It works in acne treatment by removing dead skin cells that accumulate on the skin.  It is also used to keep the skin free from the bacteria that causes acne.  Benzoyl peroxide is an acne treatment that has been used for many years and has been found to be safe.  The main side effect of using benzoyl peroxide whether for acne treatment or prevention is that it can cause dry skin.

Other effective and popular  ingredients used  in acne treatment are salicylic acid, resorcinol and sulphur. Of all these acne treatment medicines, however, research indicates that benzoyl peroxide is by far the most widely used. Benzoyl peroxide can be found in  liquids and bars for cleansing the skin as well as in  lotions, creams and gels which are applied directly to the skin.

Prescription Medications Used for Acne Treatment

Topical antibiotic preparations containing clinamycin or erythromycin are prescribed for acne treatment by physicians to kill the bacteria causing the acne eruptions. Since the topical use of these medicines do not have an effect on skin cell shedding or sebrum production both of which are causative agents in  acne eruptions, they are usually used with other prescription medications, such as other creams and lotions that normalize the skin shedding and decrease acne production.  The doctor may also precribe oral antibiotics like erythromycin, or tetracycline in the acne treatment program. Acne treatment is not apparent overnight usually. In fact, many times, it may take four to eight weeks befor results are seen.

Other Forms of Acne Treatment

Other forms of acne treatment include laser therapy,  light therapy, chemical peels and microdermabrasion.  Laser and light therapy are used to reach the deeper layers of skin without harming the skin's surface. Chemical peels  and microdermabrasion are used in acne treatment where scarring has occurred.

Your Skin and Your Acne Treatment

Be an active participant in your health choices as they pertain to your acne treatment. People have different types of skin -- basic, normal, dry, sensitive, oily, aging and more.  Be aware of  what works for your skin type and what doesn't. Use your best judgment to choose the acne treatment that works for  your skin. In general, to keep your skin healthy and radiant, incorporate the following suggestions into your daily routine:

	Drink plenty of fresh water
	Include fresh fruits and vegetable in your daily diet.
	Avoid sugar and sugary drinks. Avoid fats and cooking with fats and oil.
	Avoid salty snack foods, alcohol, tobacco, processed food, and caffeine.
	Get plenty of exercise every day. Do not sqeeze or pick at blackheads, whiteheads or othe blemishes or pimples.
	Wash face regularly with a mild facial bar. Institute a nightly skin care routine for facial skin care