Wednesday 11 April 2012

What Acne Treatments Are

Since acne is the most common skin disease in the world, a lot of research has been done to determine how acne forms and how it will be removed. Over the years a number of different treatments, medications and products were developed in order to retain control and eliminate acne.
Currently there are about 7 different treatments that are widely used in the prevention and elimination of acne. Then there are literally thousands of different products that use these treatments in one or the other.
Acne Treatments
Accutane (Isotetinoin): Accutane is a very powerful drug, a derivative of vitamin A. It is normally used for severe acne in cases where other treatments have not to work, is required. Accutane is usually taken for 4-6 months. The disadvantage is the high occurrence of Accutane side effects, some very serious.
Antibiotics: Antibiotics are designed to fight bacteria and are thus used to control acne mainly from the inside. There are topical antibiotics such as clindamycin, which is applied directly to the skin. Other antibiotics such as tetracycline are in pill form.
Benzoyl peroxide: This is an antibacterial agent that was used in order to control acne for many years. It has been proven to work very well in the elimination and prevention of acne. Benzol peroxide can be found in many prescription and over-the-counter medications and products.
Herbal Remedies: A relative newcomer to mainstream acne fighting herbal remedies. It is thought that certain herbs effective in regulating oil levels and other bodily functions that are located directly on acne.
Retin-A (tretinoin) Retin-A is a combination of retinoic acid and vitamin A acid. It is designed to treat acne, wrinkles and sun damage. It supposedly does this by follicles and the turnover of dead skin cells.
Salicylic acid: This is another widely used formula to control acne, prevent future outbreaks. Salicylic acid helps slow the breakdown of cells within the follicle. It is available in many over-the-counter treatments.
Sulfur: Sulfur is in the acne control, mainly to promote the drying and peeling of the skin. That can be good, are questionable for the elimination of existing acne, but its impact on the prevention of future acne.
There you have it. Most acne treatments consist of one or more of the above formulas. It is important to note that each skin seems to react differently to these treatments. For some people, benzoyl peroxide works great. Salicylic acid may work better for others. You really have to experiment to find out a little and, at which treatment best for you.

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