Acne Skin Care
Those who have never suffered with acne (Zits) cannot possibly understand the stress it causes; however, medical science continues to look at new remedies. The number of people afflicted around the world is huge so science research is making advances; now, some of these skin conditions are gradually being conquered. Acne skin care products all fall into one of three main categories:
- *Preventative: Creams, lotions etc. to help cleanse and tone the skin *Drugstore: Relief treatment *Specialized, on-prescription acne products
Preventative products are formulated to treat the skin in an effort to control the occurrence of acne; these products can be anything from skin cleansers to makeup removers. This is a market where many people use this type of product every day to condition their skin; there use is not just confined to individuals who are suffer with the complaint. Many of these cleansers act in almost exactly the same way as acne skin care products; they work by limiting the production of sebum/oil and prevent clogging of skin pores. Excess oil needs to be stopped from clogging the pores as this oil make it easier for bacteria to grow, exacerbating the condition.
Other skin care treatments can help exfoliate the skin; most are readily available over the counter at drug stores or even online. This type of peel helps reduce the chance of oil clogging up the pores as well as removing other skin impurities; this can reduce the bacterium growth on your skin. There are specialized acne skin care products available over-the-counter, they do not require the need of a prescription. These products have benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid as ingredients which cause a bad reaction in the bacterium. these include products which extract the unwanted oil from the skin.
Although benzoyl peroxide works well, reactions can happen so it is suggested that any skin care product containing this should not have more than 5.5 percent of the active ingredient; a safer alternative to benzoyl peroxide is anything containing alpha hydroxy acid. You might have to try a few different creams or lotions before you find the acne skin care product that is effective for you’re skin; if finding something that works is proving difficult, your dermatologist should be able to help. Only doctors or skin care specialists can prescribe some medications, including the use of antibiotics and certain ointments.
In some case your doctor may suggest the pustules are drained of harmful contents under local anesthetic; never try to squeeze your zits however, as it can lead to permanent damage of your skin. Your doctor could prescribe a hormone-based treatment to treat your skin problem; studies show that hormone based skin care treatments often prove effective. Tackling this skin condition is not the problem it once was and if treated properly permanently marked skin does not have to happen.
March 31st, 2008 at 7:45 pm
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April 9th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
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May 27th, 2008 at 10:53 am
acne…
Excess oil and sometimes traces of sweat from the surface of the skin is what cleanser does and this to some extent may prevent the appearance of the much dreaded acne monster. When using topical acne treatment, cleanser allows the skin to be more read…
May 27th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
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October 17th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
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