Acne Cures
Anyone who searches on the internet for an acne remedy will know there is a huge choice available. From the latest laser remedies right down to over the counter gels and creams. Often people with try a variety of different methods in order to affect a remedy. It is possible to suffer side effects when trying some of the harsher acne treatments so it is advisable they are administered by a health care professional. Here we will take a look at some of the acne remedies out there and some basic things we can do ourselves to treat acne.
It seems obvious but good personal hygiene can be an effective treatment for the condition. The oils and bacteria that cause acne can be greatly reduced by regular washing. We can help curtail the spread of these oils and bacteria by washing our hands before touching areas affected by acne. It is believed our bedclothes can become contaminated with acne causing bacteria so try to change them regularly.
One of the most popular treatments for acne are store bought topical gels and creams. These creams and gels contain a compound known as benzoyl peroxide. What this does is help clear blocked pores by increasing the skins turnover around the affected area. They are usually very efficient in treating cases of mild to moderate acne. A few sufferers have reported adverse reactions such as drying out the skin and an irritated redness around the area treated.
When store bought cures have not worked some sufferers turn to antibiotic remedies. In order to use antibiotics (available as both a cream and in pill form) you must first see a physician as they are only available with a prescription. Although not great at treating areas bigger than the face the creams can be very effective. Oral antibiotics tend to be used in more severe outbreaks. One of the disadvantages of oral antibiotics are the possible adverse reactions such as chest pains, headaches and nausea, they are though usually very effective. It is because of these adverse reactions they tend to be used only when other treatment options have been eliminated.
A more recent idea in acne remedies has been laser treatments. Many people suffered scarring after an outbreak of acne and this is what they were originally used for. However they are now regarded as very effective in treating acne itself. Unfortunately laser treatment is at this time very costly and has the potential to cause long term drying out of the skin.
