cure for acne

Acne begins as a whitehead or a blackhead. These are uninfected comedones. The gland is full of sebum and the gland is clogged. If treated at this stage
the acne will resolve easily without any scar. But many times it gets infected and becomes a big pimple full of pus. Stop that happening with these easy steps.

Acne- how it gets infected?

A bacterium called P.acnes lives on our skin. Normally this bacterium makes no harm to us. If this bacterium is given a warm close place full of sebum
it loves that and multiplies there. This happens in acne. The sebaceous gland is the ideal place for the bacteria in acne and the bacteria multiplies inside that. When white cells kill the bacteria
you see the pus filled acne. We should stop giving the bacteria a place to thrive. Let us see how.

1. Treat the blackheads and whiteheads immediately with either Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic Acid. They will both unclog the gland. Consult your doctor about using tretinoin at this stage itself. Use AHAs around the affected area to remove dead cells faster and remove the top affected layer of the skin. Your doctor will draw a treatment program for you.

2. Ask your doctor if you can use a mild antibiotic along with other topical treatments to kill the bacteria before it grows. Kill all the bacteria before it multiplies. Generally we use antibiotic after getting infected. In this case
ask your doctor if you should use one as preventive.

3. Keep your hands clean and wash your face with a good acid balanced cleanser or an AHA based cleanser. Don't over clean the skin. Clean it two to three times a day. Don't touch the spots. That may infect them. Trying to remove the comedones may also infect them. Consult your doctor and if needed he/she will pull it out.

Stopping acne before it gets infected is the best way to avoid large-scale pimples and scars.

This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained from this article.

Acne and treatments-

Acne has many treatments. Being a very common problem
people have found their own ways of treating acne. Some of them don’t cure acne but may further damage the skin. Many of us believe that acne can be treated by getting exposed to sun
but is it true? Let us find out the truth.

Acne- causes

Once we know about what causes acne
we can find out if sunshine affects any of them. The causes of acne are very simple. Because of hormonal changes and sometime pressure or chemicals
body produces more sebum. The gland keeps on producing sebum
but the gland opening gets closed with dead skin. This makes the gland expand like a balloon. The bacteria P.acnes infects the gland and inflames it. This gland forms the acne. If the infection is not severe you will call it black head or white heads
otherwise pimples
cystic acne etc.

Acne - treatments-

Every acne treatment tries to address one or more of the causes of acne formation. Sunlight does not address any of the causes. What it does is to either burn the skin or tan it. With tanned look
acne looks less apparent and we believe that it is going away. But that is not true. Rather sun damages the skin and may cause early wrinkles
aging and even cancer. Please consult your doctor about acne treatment and stop believing that sun can cure it.

This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained from this article.

Acne is a frustrating condition. It takes quite some time to resolve and by the time one pimple resolves
one may get another. That frustrates us more. Daily application of formulations that seem not to work makes us look for cures that may be quicker. Sunshine
application of toothpaste
essential oils etc. are al taken as quick treatments. Before you get taken in by any of such treatments
please read further.

Acne- why do many of us look for miracle cures?

The main reason that many of us look for miracle cures for acne is because we can not tolerate acne. If it is severe
we want to get rid of it immediately. It makes us feel very bad. Our confidence is affected because of acne. Modern medicine has proven acne therapy but all of them take weeks to show effect. That frustrates us and we want a quick cure. This makes us look for miracle cures. If you have an important function to attend and are affected by acne
please consult your doctor about steroid injection. A steroid injection in the acne can dry it within few days. Please talk to your doctor about that option.

Acne- is there anything wrong with modern medicine?

There is nothing wrong with modern medicine for acne except the time. We want that our acne should resolve as early as possible. All medicines take time. Benzoyl peroxide
salicylic acid
retinoids
etc. all take time to treat acne. Many of us have no patience and that is how we get trapped to use other methods. These methods do not work because there is no scientific finding that says that they can. But in the process we lose precious time and spoil our looks further. Please get acne treated by your doctor and have patience. Even the severest form of acne has proven treatment.

This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained from this article.

Deep cysts
inflammation
extensive damage to the skin and scarring characterize severe acne. It often requires an aggressive treatment regimen and should be treated by a dermatologist. Severe forms of acne can require years of treatment and may experience one or more treatment failures. However
almost every case of acne can be successfully treated. There are five popular treatments for acne cysts. There are many effective treatments that are available currently. Drainage and surgical excision
inner lesion corticosteroid injection
isotretinoin (a potent drug for treating severe cystic acne)
oral antibiotics
and oral contraceptives are the most popular treatments. Some people may choose a more natural treatment for severe acne
which will also be covered briefly in this article.

Drainage and extraction
or acne surgery as it is also called
should not be performed by patients and is used on some large cysts that do not respond to medication and require drainage and extraction. Dermatologists are trained in the proper technique and perform acne surgery under sterile conditions. Patient attempts to drain and extract acne cysts
by squeezing or picking
can lead to infection
worsening of the acne and scarring. When an acne cyst becomes severely inflamed
there is a good chance it will rupture and scarring will occur. To treat these severely inflamed cysts and prevent scarring
dermatologists may inject such cysts with a diluted corticosteroid. This lessens the inflammation and promotes healing of the acne cyst. An inner lesion corticosteroid injection works by melting the cyst over the course of a few days.

Isotretinoin is the most effective treatment known today for severe acne and acne that is resistant to other medications and treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A
a synthetic creation
which comes in a pill form. It is administered once or twice a day for anywhere from sixteen to twenty weeks total. There are many possible side effects that may occur while undergoing this therapy. Possible side effects include severe pain in the chest or abdomen
trouble swallowing or painful swallowing
severe headache
blurred vision or dizziness
bone and joint pain
nausea or vomiting
diarrhea or rectal bleeding
depression
dryness of the skin
eyes and nose
and thinning hair. While taking isotretinoin patients are monitored closely by their healthcare provider through follow up appointments.

Oral antibiotics have been a basis of therapy for severe acne for many years. Like topical antibiotics
oral antibiotics work to reduce the "P. acnes". "P. Acnes" are normal residents on the skin
which decreases inflammation. Treatment with oral antibiotics usually begins with a high dosage
which is eventually reduced as the acne resolves. Over time
the "P. acnes" bacteria can become resistant to the treatment. When resistance occurs
another antibiotic can be prescribed or other treatment options may need to be explored.

Oral contraceptives have been shown to effectively clear acne in women by suppressing the overactive sebaceous glands. Oral contraceptives can be used as long-term acne therapy; however
this medication should not be prescribed to women who smoke
have a blood clotting disorder
are older than thirty-five or have a history of migraine headaches
without the advice of a gynecologist. Spironolactone
a synthetic steroid
may be used in combination with oral contraceptives to treat acne in adult females. Spironolactone inhibits androgen
hormones that stimulate oil glands in addition to other effects on the body
production. There are possible side effects that may accompany Spironolactone treatment. A few side affects include irregular menstruation
breast tenderness
headache and fatigue.

Some people choose more natural ways to combat cystic acne. Some natural treatments are eating a whole foods diet that consists of only natural foods that have not been chemically or mechanically processed. Yoga or deep relaxation techniques may be used to reduce the amount of stress that is put on the body and the mind. Essential oils are another natural treatment that may be added to the diet of sufferers of severe acne. These are just a few of the natural methods of treatment for cystic acne. No matter what method of treatment you decide to try you should always consult a professional
whether it is your dermatologist or an herbalist. Your doctor should be able to refer you to a board certified dermatologist if needed.

Copyright 2006 Robert Groleau

Acne is a skin ailment that affects millions of people at some point in their life. Over ninety percent of the world’s total populace is affected by acne with a immense number of teenagers. Just like some skin disorders
acne varies to a great extent from mild to severe typically characterized by the incidence of pimples
blackheads
and acne cyst on the face
neck
chest
and back.

When it comes to acne cyst
it is significant to note that it is in reality the outcome of the bacterial infection of cysts itself deep within the skin. The acne cyst
in contrast to the blackheads and whiteheads
is generally huge inflamed lesions that are filled with pus. A concrete reason for its expansion lies on the idea that when the contents of a clogged pore seeps into the skin
a major local immune response is produced. Acne cyst may look like a nodule
and perhaps the only difference between them is that an acne cyst is pus-filled. It is also worth noting that acne cyst typically have a diameter of 5mm or more across. And
acne cyst is just one of the few signs of severe acne that it can be painful and can cause scarring if treated unsuitably.

Acne cyst can be treated and prevented. A number of ways to fight acne cyst and its scarring are in fact there. But of all the approaches
conceivably the best way to treat and prevent ace cyst from forming is in essence not to squeeze
pick or pinch the lesions as it may only cause a deeper infection and much painful inflammation
which may last longer than if you had left it alone.

Basically
an acne cyst is treated with oral and topical antibiotics for these greatly combat acne and acne scarring from forming. In the case of modest to severe acne cyst
the therapy usually relies upon the antibiotherapy that will get rid of the microorganisms like the propionibacterium spp that has been colonizing the sebaceous follicles in the skin.

An acne cyst can also be treated with certain bacterial resistances against certain antibiotics. This is essentially a new trend in the medical field that it emerged just lately. With its introduction
many experts have noted that both the antibiotic and its administration modalities must be addressed so to control the threat of having an acne cyst. One tangible example of this kind of treatment is the oral minocyclines as they are powerful anti-acne therapies. A number of treatments are actually now available on the market
but for a much better result
it is prudent to see your doctor first before opting for one of them.

Unfortunately
few find it
but this is only because they haven't found the right acne cure for them. Each of us is different
and our bodies function and respond to treatment differently. What works for some
may not work for others. However
there are a few proven treatments that do provide an acne cure for a large majority of acne sufferers.

The best over the counter acne cure seems to be ProActiv. This is a skin care system that contains benzoyl peroxide as the active ingredient. It is an expensive treatment
but that is because it has proven to be so effective as an acne cure. ProActiv is a non-prescription topical acne treatment
with prescription strength benzoyl peroxide.

Accutane
which is a prescription medication
has also proven to be quite effective as an acne cure. However
it is also expensive
and as an oral medication
there is the possibility of serious side effects. Due to the possible side effects
many choose not to take this powerful drug
even though it works well for the majority of people who use this treatment.

Another acne cure seems to be retin-a. Retin-a is used to treat acne
acne scars
wrinkles
skin discoloration
and other skin disorders. It is highly effective
with few side effects. Retin-a is used as a topical treatment
and is available by prescription. However
there are other over the counter medications that contain small amounts of retin-a.

The important thing to remember is that acne cures do not work overnight. Furthermore
you may need to continue acne treatment even after the acne has cleared up
or start the treatment again should you have another outbreak in the future. Discuss the need to continue treatment with your dermatologist.

The three acne cures discussed above are expensive. However
they are expensive because they work. This doesn't mean that all expensive treatments work
it simply means that these three
which have been proven to work for the majority of people who have tried these treatments
are well worth the cost.

Acne Myths

Myth #1: Acne is caused by poor hygiene. If you believe this myth
and wash your skin hard and frequently
you can actually make your acne worse. Acne is not caused by dirt or surface skin oils. Although excess oils
dead skin and a day's accumulation of dust on the skin looks unsightly
they should not be removed by hand scrubbing. Vigorous washing and scrubbing will actually irritate the skin and make acne worse. The best approach to hygiene and acne: Gently wash your face twice a day with a mild soap
pat dry--and use an appropriate acne treatment for the acne.

Myth #2: Acne is caused by diet. Extensive scientific studies have not found a connection between diet and acne. In other words
food does not cause acne. Not chocolate. Not french fries. Not pizza. Nonetheless
some people insist that certain foods affect their acne. In that case
avoid those foods. Besides
eating a balanced diet always makes sense. However
according to the scientific evidence
if acne is being treated properly
there's no need to worry about food affecting the acne.

Myth #3: Acne is caused by stress. The ordinary stress of day-to-day living is not an important factor in acne. Severe stress that needs medical attention is sometimes treated with drugs that can cause acne as a side effect. If you think you may have acne related to a drug prescribed for stress or depression
you should consult your physician.

Myth #4: Acne is just a cosmetic disease. Yes
acne does affect the way people look and is not otherwise a serious threat to a person’s physical health. However
acne can result in permanent physical scars--plus
acne itself as well as its scars can affect the way people feel about themselves to the point of affecting their lives.

Myth #5: You just have to let acne run its course. The truth is
acne can be cleared up. If the acne products you have tried haven’t worked
consider seeing a dermatologist. With the products available today
there is no reason why someone has to endure acne or get acne scars.

If you are already tired of your acne
you may resort to finding expensive acne treatments or you may try some surgical procedures. But these things are so expensive and you don’t know if both will be successful.

Here are some easy tips for acne cure and avoidance:

1. Regular Exercise

Regular exercise can help in acne cure by fighting off negative stress intensity that can come from negative confidence and depression. But avoid wearing tight nylon exercise outfits. These synthetic fabrics that tend to trap body moisture and heat
creating an ideal environment for bacteria to grow. Stick to loose clothing made of cotton or natural blends
and keep your sports gear and equipment clean.

2. Using Safe Cosmetics

To avoid the clogging of pore and skin irritations that can contribute to acne
use products labeled "oil-free". Select "hypo-allergenic" perfumes and cosmetics to avoid allergic reactions and skin irritation. This may be the best acne cure for women.

3. Have a Healthy Diet

What is best for your body is best for your skin. Don’t forget to eat the right kind of foods that are less in oil and carbohydrates Make sure you get enough vitamins and minerals that have been recommended to prevent and help acne cure. Some of these vitamins and minerals are Vitamin A or Retinol (High doses are toxic)
Vitamin B Complex
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
L-Carnitine
and Zinc.

Don’t forget to eat the right kind of foods that are less in oil and carbohydrates.

4. Drinking plenty of fluids

Drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day helps cleanse our body internally. We know that acne cure can start from within. Fluids
especially water
can wash away the dirt inside our body.

5. Hormonal Treatments and Healthy Skin Regimen
Hormones during later years
especially for women
can play a role in acne cure and prevention for teen years. For adults oral contraceptives or hormonal birth control pills may be helpful for women
combined with systemic or current treatments
prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Avoiding harsh scrubbing or over-washing is a good acne cure
because this can cause possible skin irritation or possible over production of oil to replace what's washed off
clogging pores in the process. Use products with gentle exfoliation ingredients and skip products that contain alcohol.

6. Shaving

Shaving is actually an excellent way of exfoliating or removing dead skin to help acne cure and prevention instead of leaving the remains to clog pores. Shaving can help remove whiteheads and blackheads from the face. Do not shave areas that are sore or infected. Use a shaving cream for sensitive skin. Gentle swipes instead of heavy pressure and go with the flow or "grain" will be good for the skin. A single-edged blade is better than a twin-blade razor.

7. Stress

Stress includes external and internal stressors. External Stressors are those that compromise your skin's ability to heal
like oily make-up and too much sun. Internal stressors like worry
fear
low self-esteem
depression and a variety of other emotions
can trigger chemical reactions inside your body that can result in acne outbreak and other skin irritations. To combat internal stressors and prevent acne problems
get plenty of rest and sleep. Try to maintain regular hours.

These are just some ways of acne cure that can help prevent acne outbreak in teens and adults. Always remember that healthy living is the key for a healthy skin.

Copyright 2006 Robert Groleau

Acne is a severe skin disorder that plagues millions of people everyplace in the world. It more often than not affects teenagers
but infants and adults are from time to time affected too. Undeniable reports have noted that acne can cause personal suffering and it may even lower the person’s self esteem. In fact
of all its victims
many have found themselves ill at ease and dejected. Having such kind of feeling
it is no wonder then that most of the acne patients respond to certain acne cures that will help make better their overall skin condition. But
is there really an acne cure?

For so many years
definite studies have been conducted for the cure of acne. Until these days
there is no one meticulous magic acne cure that can totally get rid of acne
although some products are claiming that they can. Nevertheless
the news is not at all bad since a number of acne remedies
known be many as acne cures
are now accessible on the market. These acne cures largely vary according to the manner of application
the seriousness of the acne condition
and to the kind of the acne patient’s skin.

One of the classically used acne cures are those over-the-counter products such as cleansers
moisturizers
astringents
and pimple creams. These acne cures are actually non-prescription goods that are to some degree confirmed capable for unplugging the whiteheads and blackheads. Some of these acne cures promote the skin to peel off
giving way to the new skin to renovate.

The current antibiotics are also there
known as “prescription only” acne cures. These forms of acne cure normally help fight acne by means of knocking out the acne-causing bacteria that contaminate the pores. However
there are some instances that acne may become unaffected by these forms of acne cure
turning them ineffective in the end. It is also worth noting that topical antibiotics have certain adverse side effects that need to be considered before opting for one of them.

Apart from the topical antibiotics
there are also oral antibiotics. Perhaps one of the bad ideas about this form of acne cure is the fact that since they are taken orally
there is a great chance that will affect the total body
causing severe side effects in the end. Amongst the many side effects of these acne cures
are nausea and dizziness. They are the most common.

There are also some vitamin A derivatives out there that can help stop the cells in the skin from clumping together and encourage the skin to shed. However
just like the above mentioned acne cures
these too have their side effects like emotional disorder
dryness
irritation
redness
and even birth defects.

Acne control is all about education and effective products.

Acne control can happen when individuals strive to find the best possible skin care regimen as well as the best skin care products to use. From there
there are several ways in which individuals can find a way to control their acne successfully including through using products such as natural acne treatments and laser treatments. But
before you get that far
there are several acne treatments that you can do now to begin getting acne control for your body.

Natural Acne Treatments

The first thing to do is to use natural acne treatments. These will include a wide range of vitamins and minerals for your skin. You’ll find a good assortment of natural skin care products to help you right on the web. You should supplement any of these natural products with a good
well balanced diet and exercise. Because the actual acne on your face is infections of the skin
giving your body what it needs to fight them off is essential to actually getting rid of them.

Control Acne With A Good Skin Regimen

One of the most beneficial things that you can do when it comes to acne skin care is to use a good
solid cleansing regimen for your face. This will include antibacterial products and exfoliating products that will work to improve your face and your body’s look. These will help to kill off the bacteria that are causing your acne as well as get rid of the dead skin cells that the bacteria are feeding off of. Together
this can completely wipe your face and body clean of acne. Something to consider is Proactiv Acne Control which is an acne skin care line that has shown to be very good at acne control.

Finding the acne control for your needs is not easy. You may find that the best thing to do is to seek out alternative treatments such as laser treatments and chemical peels. Yet
for many
it can be more beneficial to work with a natural product for their skin care. If you visit your dermatologist
he too may have a different approach and one that may include acne medication. Many of these things can be effective at controlling acne.

Acne is a common skin disease affecting almost everyone. Acne is caused due to the blockage of skin follicle duct of sebum glands. This blockage traps sebum and causes inflammation of the skin. A bacterium P.Acnes readily infects this inflammation causing acne. There are many common acne products available in the market for acne treatment.

Acne cleansers are facial care products designed to remove dead cells
open up pores
remove oil
dust
dirt and other harmful pollutants. Generally acne cleansers are used twice or thrice daily and in conjunction with skin toners and moisturizers. Acne cleansers work better than ordinary soap because soap has a very high pH value which can change the pH balance of the skin. The method to use acne cleansers is to use luke warm water to clean the face then apply acne cleanser all over the face and throat. Next it is to be washed with luke warm water and then patted dry.

Acne lotions are oil and water emulsions designed to be applied on unbroken skin. Acne lotions are usually medicated with acne medicines like
antibacterials
skin exfoliants
retinoids or antibiotics. Acne lotions may contain soothing or protective ingredients also. Acne lotions have the advantage over creams or ointments as they can be applied thinly over a large area and hence can be economical.

Acne creams are semi solid emulsions. Creams can be used as a barrier for protection
as a delivery vehicle for anti acne agents and to retain moisture in the skin. Acne cream ingredients may include anti acne agents
moisturizers
skin exfoliants etc

Acne soaps are mild soaps used to open up the pores and remove oil in excessively oily skins.

All the above products if used in conjunction with acne dietary supplements like acuzine produce good results. Acuzine consists anti-oxidants
vitamins E & C
hydrolyzed collagen
ALA
DMAE
Aloe vera
Bioperine etc. The presence of these ingredients helps in early recovery of the skin and provides vital vitamins and enzymes for rebuilding the skin. Acuzine is available in the form of capsules.