Clear Light Acne Treatment
To choose the best acne treatment is a tricky task because not all acne is the same. There are a number of different types of acne, and there is no common treatment that is equally effective for each. Nor are there treatments that work with each form of acne in the same way, since the treatment depends a great deal on the severity of the condition.
One of the more effective acne treatments is benzoyl peroxide, which is the active ingredient behind many different topical treatments such as Clearasil Max and ProActive. However, you have to be careful with benzoyl peroxide on your face because it could cause irritation of your skin. It is better used on thicker skin, and is therefore widely used for treating back acne. It not only possesses antibacterial properties but also promotes the flaking of dead surface skin cells.
One of the problems with acne is that a treatment that one person finds effective might not be so for another. Each person has to find an acne treatment that is most effective for their own condition. Some of the milder forms of acne can be treated simply with a mild facial cleanser. If you follow this up with a commercial antibacterial acne treatment, then you will have as good a chance as any of controlling your condition or even of curing it.
If your acne is deeper and more persistent, a treatment needs to be designed to effectively reduce the production of sebum. This is the oil that is believed to be responsible for most acne conditions. This treatment approach would be an effective way of preventing the acne from getting worse and possibly even stopping it altogether. One prescription for achieving this is called isotretinoin (e.g. Accutane), a Vitamin A based treatment. It will only be prescribed by a doctor if the acne is severe and persistent, and is not suitable for anybody with liver problems.
With regard to topical acne creams, Vitamin A (retinol) can be effective, although a proportion of the population contract dry and flaking skin when they use it. In fact that is how it works: by promoting flaking off of the top skin cell. It is basically a topical form of the oral isotretinoin, but not as strong. It is not the perfect treatment, and like most acne treatments, it will suit some more than others.
Antibiotic treatments can be effective, particularly when used in conjunction with skin-shedding applications such as benzoyl peroxide or retinol. However, most topical treatments will show few benefits for at least six months. So you are looking at long-term treatments rather than the quick fix. In fact there really are no quick fixes for acne, although laser treatment can produce rapid results in serious cases.
Oral contraceptives have been found to work for women with acne. A combination of the testosterone suppressant, cyproterone acetate and the hormone ethinylestradiol (eg. Dianette) have been found to be an effective treatment. It works by suppressing the male hormones (that all women have) and with it, the production of sebum.
There is really no such thing as the best acne treatment because each works differently with different people. This simply indicates the difficulty in understanding the true causes and nature of the condition. The way for you to find the best acne treatment is start off with the milder treatments and work up. Thus, antibacterial soaps and body scrubs should be followed with topical over the counter acne creams. If these don’t work, then your physician might suggest a prescription treatment, and eventually, with a bit of persistence on your part, you will come across an acne treatment that suits you. The best acne treatment for an individual is the one that works.
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Are there acne treatments specifically for swimmers?I swim everyday and my pool recently switched from chlorine to saline and my face has started breaking out a lot more. The problem is most acne treatments dry out your skin but because of constantly being in the pool my face cant be anymore dry.
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Acne Vitamin Treatment
Two vitamins, namely, niacin and vitamin A have been used successfully to treat acne. Vitamin therapy should comprise the intake of 100 mg niacin, three times daily, and 50,000 international units of vitamin A, three times daily. Vitamin E, 400 mg, should be taken once daily. Continue this therapy for a month.
Zinc Treatment for Acne
Zinc is another effective remedy in the area of nutrition that seems to offer new promise of help for acne. It has shown dramatic results in some cases. Take zinc in therapeutic doses of 50 mg three times a day. Zinc is available in tablet and in capsule form. In tablet form, it is available as Zinfet – 200 mg (Yash Pharma, Bombay). The patient can take a quarter tablet so as to get 50 mg of zinc. In capsule form, zinc is available as Ulseal 220 mg (Tam Pharmaceuticals). One-fourth of the powder inside the capsule can be taken as a single dose. The patient can take a dose of 50 mg daily upto one month or till there is noticeable improvement and then reduce the dose to 25 mg.
Orange Peel Remedy for Acne
Homemade Acne Treatment with orange peel has been found very effective. Pound the orange peel with water on a piece stone and apply on acne affected areas.
Lemon Cure for Acne
A simple remedy at home for acne: Apply lemon juice regularly to reduce pimples and acne. This has proven beneficial results
Garlic Remedy for Acne
Garlic has been used successfully to cure acne. Rub with raw garlic several times a day. Garlic is known to cure the toughest of acne problems. The external use of garlic helps to clear the skin of spots, pimples and boils. To cure acne further, eat three seeds of raw garlic once daily for a month. This purifies the blood stream and ensures basic cleansing of blood & keeps acne away.
Coriander and Mint Juice Therapy for Acne
A teaspoon of coriander juice, mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder, is another effective home remedy for pimples and blackheads. Apply mixture on the face after thoroughly washing it every night before retiring. Use mint juice in a similar manner as coriander juice.
Acne Fenugreek Treatment
Fenugreek is another useful remedy for acne. Make a paste of fenugreek leaves and apply over the face every night before going to bed. Wash off with warm water in the morning. This prevents pimples and blackheads.
Acne Cucumber Treatment
Grated cucumber applied over the face, eyes, and neck for fifteen to twenty minutes has been found effective. It is the best tonic for your complexion. Its regular use prevents pimples and blackheads.
Acne diet
Acne : Home Remedies suggested by users
All-fruit Acne diet
To begin with, the patient should take only an 'all-fruit' diet for a week, taking three meals a day, of fresh juicy fruits, such as apples, pears, grapes, grapefruit, pineapples, and peaches. Only unsweetened lemon or plain water, either hot or cold, should be drunk and nothing else.
Well-balanced Acne diet
After the one-week, all-fruit diet, the patient can gradually adopt a well-balanced diet with emphasis on raw foods, especially fresh fruit and vegetables, sprouted seeds, raw nuts, and wholegrain cereals, particularly millet and brown rice. Further short periods of the 'all-fruit' diet for three days or so may be necessary at a monthly interval till the skin's condition improves.
Avoid strong tea/coffee, soft drinks and processed foods
Meats, sugar, strong tea or coffee, condiments, pickles, soft drinks, candies, ice cream, refined and processed foods should be avoided as far as possible.
Other Acne natural treatments
Warm-water enema
During the initial one week 'all-fruit' diet, a warm-water enema taken daily cleanses the bowels. Apply hot fomentation locally to open up the pores and to bring out the waste matter. Then rinse the affected parts with cold water.
Hot Epsom salts bath
A hot Epsom salts bath twice a week is beneficial in all cases of acne. This bath is prepared by adding 1 ½ kg of Epsom salts to 60 litres of water having a temperature of about 37.8° C. The patient should remain in the bath tub for 25-35 minutes till he sweats freely. After the bath, the patient should cool off gradually.
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Neutrogena On the Spot Treatment works very well. If you have combination skin, in which you get oily and dry skin in different spots on your face…..make sure to use a light oil-free moisturizer along with the acne treatment.
Just wash your face at least twice a day, especially before bed time. Use the light oil-free moisturizer (Neutrogena has oil-free moisturizer too) to keep your face smooth, then put the acne treatment on your trouble spots right after. The acne treatment will work on treating your face while you sleep. This should help keep you face looking good all the way around.
By the way, it's definitely OK for guys to use moisturizers and treatment on their face. My boyfriend uses Biore' strips to take the blackheads off his nose. So you can use the Biore' strips to take the blackheads off too. No shame in it! Start trying these methods and your face should begin looking good as long as you keep on doing it!
I use Aloe Vera .
It worked for me .
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Just to let you know we all realize Brian is not to be believed. Try not to let it bother you. I would set my Q&A back to private, who cares what he thinks.
Read some of his answers. He is the one trying to scam people. He says he belongs to an online money making club and that you have to pay using a credit card or paypal.
Maybe you should try a good Retinoid product, prescription strength. Something like Tazorac or Retin-A Micro. Not all insurance covers them. It usually cost $100.00 a tube, (cheaper in Canada) with my insurance I was able to get it for $40.00. It lasts for a very long time. There is no need to spend lot's of money on makeup, or skin cleanser. Use oil free makeup and a fragrance free cleanser and moisturizer. Something like fragrance free Liquid Neutrogena facial cleansing formula, and Olay complete moisture lotion w/ spf for sensitive skin.
I'm not very fond of dermatologist, but it wouldnt hurt to check one out when your ready. I would recommend going to a Laser skin care center if cost is not an issue. They seem to have all the latest and greatest Lasers. Again check out a few places, they should have free consultations and pick the place you feel most comfortable with. It's great to compare what different doctors say, then do a little reaserch on the internet.
I had a friend years ago who had severe acne and she took pills. It was amazing how perfect her skin ended up being. I don't know if thats something a doctor would suggest for moderate acne.
Good luck!
yes its smart because you know your own skin better than any derm
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Get styles before the US, to the point that I bought glasses there because the style I wanted hadn't come to the US yet.
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This whole stolen myth is the lastest PA propaganda. Goes over better than the real concept of stolen, that the sniff, sniff whole middle east better be Arab Muslim ruled. Till '60's it was the JEWS who were called Palestinians, & the name Palsetinian was abhorred by the Arabs. There has NEVER been a Palestine there, since Israel was renamed that by Rome to humilate her on being conquerored.
I find it true as well. The sun and UV lights dry your skin out, as well as some products you can buy. I personally would rather buy the products that putting my face into the suns exposure too much.
thats funny from a guy who looked up back acne
Thanks.
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I HATE how people call acne different things..there is no such thing as back acne..its just acne period. If you want more information go to my channel and subscribe!
why the gloves if you are not working with a patient in the video!? distracting.
I had a little bit of acne. but enough to make me feel bad.proactive didn't work but neutreageuna acne system did. plus if u go on there site u can print a $5 off coupon. Apples are a natural remedy for clear skin .