HEALTH AND BEAUTY CARE


May 23, 2008

Acne treatment , what your Know

Filed under: Acne — Marc @ 5:49 pm

Acne treatment is individualized for every patients and may vary from patient to patient and time to time in same patients based on several factors. I will help you to start right treatment for you . Acne treatment is one of our areas of specialty and expertise. Acne treatment is possible through the nutrients found in foods - everyday vitamins and minerals - plus some good, basic skin care precautions. Of course, if acne control was possible through diet alone then no one would have acne at all, so obviously a large number of people are lacking the correct levels of essential vitamins and minerals.

Herbal remedies for acne are completely safe and effective as well for various skin types. Herbal treatments for acne are certainly an effective course to follow. In addition, though, recent clinical studies have shown a link between acne outbreaks and our diet.

Topical use of antibiotics is currently a widely accepted effective and safe treatment for acne. A review of the articles published in the past 30 years revealed that topical application of antibiotics such as erythromycin, clindamycin or tetracycline showed clinical effectiveness for mild to moderate inflammatory acne, especially when they are combined with zinc, tretinoin or benzoyl peroxide, while they showed little influence on noninflammatory acne. Topical antibiotic applications are also used for acne treatment, including retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid and antibiotics. Each of these has their specific undesirable side effects, including undesirable skin surface reactions in some cases. Topical prescription products may contain antibiotic ingredients such as erythromycin that help control inflammation associated with acne. Topical prescription products may also contain ingredients derived from vitamin A.

Sebum lubricates the skin. Sometimes the wall of the oil gland breaks and spills the sebum within the skin which causes redness, swelling, and pus - in other words a pimple. Sebum and jojoba oil will mix readily without sealing off the skin pores. Dermatologists have also reported jojoba oil’s non- irritating use for acne.

Several studies conducted in the United States and Europe have reported a zinc deficiency in people who have acne and other skin disorders. In one French trial, acne patients were given daily doses of either elemental zinc or a placebo. Severe acne forms spoil your beauty and freshness. Therefore, it is better that you destroy the acnes before they appear on the scene.

Dermatologists generally administer a combination therapy of physical treatment (like extraction or light therapy) and prescription treatment (like antimicrobial or retinoid cream). Retinoids are vitamin A derivatives and they help in the removal of spots. Dermatologist has to be consulted and steps should be taken as prescribed by him. The food and the medicine intake as prescribed by such dermatologist should be properly followed. Dermatologists can also recommend cosmetic tips that will make the spots less apparent. Additionally, some topical acne treatments used by dermatologists may help fade the discoloration.

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April 30, 2008

Acne Treatments What’s New ?

Filed under: Acne — Marc @ 5:35 pm

Adult onset acne may first appear in one’s 20’s, 30’s or even later. Remedies that worked for us as teens may now be less effective or more irritating than before. Adults with acne are also less likely than teens to seek treatment for their acne, leaving them to suffer alone. Adult acne and teenacne have different causes. Adult acne occurs on normal or combination skin as well as dry and sensitive skin, where as teen acne is usually caused by oily skin.

Cystic acne is often cause by the pinching or squeezing of small pus-filled acne. This causes the pus to burst deep into the skin tissue. Cystic acne treatment is important to begin quickly because this type of acne causes scarring and pitting of the skin. The blemishes are often unsightly, pus filled and with a red or purple hue to the surrounding skin. Cystic acne does not present itself in the same form as an average pimple .

Hormone Pills: They are not effective in curbing the growth rate of acne. Most of the women rush to treat themselves with different hormone pills which is wrong and unnecessary. Hormonal medications can do that job. Hormone treatment might be suggested as hormone changes can cause skin problems; studies show that hormone based skin care treatments often prove effective. Constant research has paid off, and whilst they can’t cure the condition, it is becoming easier to treat.

Herbal acne remedies have been used for centuries all across the world and they are as effective today as they were back then. Herbal medicines and treatments are just the tip of the alternative iceberg. Some herbal practitioners claim that everything from diet, yoga, massage and aromatherapy can cure your acne woes. Herbalists believe that these herbs balance the female sex hormone estrogen and will counterbalance the hormone androgen. Since androgen is believed to trigger excess sebrum production, which can cause hair follicles to clog and acne to form, acne could be prevented or reduced.

Alternately tea tree oil may be applied to the skin. This has been said to impede bacteria from growing on the skin. Alternative acne treatment requires cent percent dedication from the patient. Unlike other form of treatments, some of the alternative acne treatment requires strict following of the regiment.

Laser acne treatments are something that you can choose to solve your acne breakouts. Perhaps you think that this kind of treatments is too invasive and unnecessary. Laser treatment aims to stop new breakouts on the skin and can also reduce acne scars left from childhood. These are the most extreme methods of action to take and although effective are the last roads to consider. Laser acne treatments are an excellent way to treat severe acne, but it is wise to try other acne treatments first. As with any procedure, you and your doctor should discuss whether or not you are a good candidate for laser treatment.

Accutane is controversial due to studies that link it to birth defects, so again, go see a doctor to determine whether it’s the right treatment for you. Accutane) retinoids may be necessary to get the acne under control, although these medications can be more drying than others.

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March 15, 2007

Everything you need to know about acne treatments

Filed under: Acne — Marc @ 2:54 pm

Severe acne problems torment many men and women.  Are you one of them?

There a many treatments available, some of which may come as a surprise to you.  If you have been wanting to research different treatment options but just haven’t had the time to hit the books and study up, then the following list of treatments will help guide you into finding what might work for you.
1.  Anti-biotic treatments are warranted by those people that have severe blemishes caused by pimples that are clustered together.  This is a long term approach.  The types of antibiotics include; but are not limited to: Tetracycline, Minocycline, Doxycycline, Erythromycin, and Bactrim.
2.  Birth control pills are a way that women can treat her acne.  Many women have acne problems from too many androgens in their system (male hormones).  In order to balance this out, certain birth control pills can be administered that will either reduce the level of androgens circulating in the bloodstream, block the androgens from reaching their cellular receptors, or prevent the formation of androgens all-together.
3.  Injectable steroids may be used for that stray acne cyst.  The steroid solution best used for this type of application is called triamcinolone (Kenalog).  The good news is that this can be a great quick fix for small acne problems but it cannot be used to treat a very widespread acne issue.
4.  Topical therapies are a very popular and easy way to attack a nasty acne problem. They are simple to use, by just rubbing them on, and are available from stores, online shopping, or by Television ads.
5.  Antibiotic Topical therapies also work well and are a step above the standard topicals mentioned previously.  An example would be Clindamycin or Sodium sulfacetamide.
6.  Benzoyl Peroxide is a tried and true way of treating acne.  It has extreme bacteria killing abilities.
7.  A prescription medication that contains Azelaic Acid works very well for acne treatment.  Azelaic Acid is a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid found in grains like wheat and rye.
8.  Last but not least, Sulfur helps inhibit the growth of P. acnes and unclog pores. 
This can be found as a solo-ingredient as both a prescription or an over-the-counter product

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