Prescription topical medicines can result in side effects,
the skin may look worse for a while before hopefully
improving. Other side effects include stinging, burning,
redness, peeling, scaling or discoloration of the skin.
Similarly some prescription oral medicines can have side
effects such as increased tendency to sunburn, upset
stomach, dizziness or light-headedness & changes in skin
color. Also some drugs decrease the effectiveness of birth
control pills making it necessary to use a backup birth
control method.
Herbs such as chamomile, lavender, juniper, bergamot,
dandelion root, and burdock root can be used to reduce
toxicity and improve the overall condition of the skin.
Echinacea and poke root are often used for their
anti-inflammatory properties and red clover may be
beneficial for its estrogenic action. Witch hazel has
excellent astringent properties and may be very effective
on acne.
Acne can also be caused by genetics. Studies have shown
that a family history of acne can affect whether you have
acne and the severity of it. So if your mother or father
had acne as a teen, chances are that it will be a
contributory factor to the cause of your acne.
A goal of acne prevention would be to keep your skin pores
clear from clogging and becoming infected and irritated,
resulting in blemishes and inflammation. So you need to
take a look at your external environment throughout the day
for factors that could trigger skin pore clogging. Here are
some examples of what to look for: grease, oils and sun,
like being around open fryers in kitchen areas, or around
machine oil and grease in workshops or factories, or out in
the sun all day on a construction jobsite. Too much oil,
grease or sun on the skin can clog pores and trigger acne
and other skin irritations.
There are many moisturizers available that are specifically
designed to help with acne such as Cetaphil, Eucerin, and
Neutrogena. Severe acne, or acne that has not responded
well to over the counter products, can be successfully
treated with the knowledge and expertise of a
dermatologist. A dermatologist will consider many things
before suggesting treatment. He will perform a thorough
evaluation of the patient, considering things such as
severity of acne, patient age, lifestyle, and co-existing
conditions. The dermatologist then may suggest a
combination of two or three different therapies for best
treatment.
Acne treatments can be done with the help of benzoyl
peroxide, proactive solution, antibiotics, tretinion,
isotretinion, contraceptive pills, salicylic acid,
adapalene, laser treatment, blue light treatment and herbal
remedies. 90% of adolescents have acne. Acne can be treated
in various ways. Exfoliating the skin, using topical
bactericidals, topical antibiotics, oral antibiotics,
hormonal treatment, external retinoids, oral retinoids, and
phototherapy are some of the methods of treating acne. The
non inflammatory acne can be treated with azelaic,
salicytic acid, topical retinoids and benzoyl peroxide. The
mild inflammatory acme can be treated with topical
antibiotics. Isotretinion and topical retinoids are used to
treat moderate inflammatory acne. Contraceptive pills with
cyproterone can be used by females with virilization to
treat severe inflammatory acne.
About 70% of your immune system is located in your
intestines. If this area is blocked with waste, your
immuno-defenses are down. So, instead of waste leaving
your body via the rectum, it chooses to leave through the
skin. Waste leaving the skin can cause an infection that
presents itself as acne.
The author is a former acne sufferer who found permanent
relief from severe acne by following a simple natural plan.
Learn more about Sarah Rhodes and the secret she discovered that
cured her acne in only 3 days by visiting her website at:
http://acnehomesolution.com
Sarah Rhodes
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