Treatment Of Acne Guide

Normal cases of Acne can be treated by family physicians, or general practitioners. Severe cases of Acne are best treated by dermatologists.

Acne Treatments

Treatment of acne aims at eliminating the existing acne and avoiding recurring acne. This is done using a combination of two treatment protocols:

1. Remove clogged oils and dead skin from the pore
2. Remove bacteria surrounding the pore

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Dr. Scott Robertson discusses causes, diagnosis and the latest treatments for acne.

Medication Acne Treatments

Medications used in the treatment to clear acne are intended to avoid the clumping of the cells in the follicles, control the bacteria and reduce inflammation and reduce the oil production in the glands.

Medicines or drugs may be topical or systemic or even a combination of both. Most common over the counter topical medicines usually used in the treatment of the Acne contain benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, salicylic acid and sulphur.

All these medicines are available in a variety of bases like gels, creams, soaps and lotions.

Topical Treatments

Topical treatments that are most effective against acne are Anti-DHT products, such as Clearogen, that control acne by eliminating the ability of DHT to cause excessive oil within the sebaceous glands.

Products that both limit oil production and contain benzoyl peroxide are effective in mild to moderate acne.

Benzoyl Peroxide

While the benzoyl peroxide helps to reduce the oil production and also as a bacterium killing agent, the remaining drugs are used to remove the blackheads and reduce inflammation. More on Benzoyl Peroxide.

Accutane

The only "permanent" treatment for acne on the market is Accutane. Unfortunately, Accutane can have multiple side-effects and must be prescribed by a physician. Other acne treatment must to be continued to prevent the acne and lesions from recurring. More on Accutane

Acne Treatment Product Comparison

A comparison of three methods of acne medications. ProActiv, OXY, and prescription. Basically, OXY (over the counter) works just as well as ProActive, and costs 1/10 the price.

Considerations

Although acne has been treated for may years using a number of different, powerful drugs, these drugs have demonstrated frequent and dangerous side effects. "Standard medical treatment has focused on suppressing symptoms, with three tiers of successively more risky drug therapies. The effect of this treatment is a net-negative. The symptoms may be so suppressed so the individual notices results for a period of time. But in the long run, these drugs actually make the condition worse".

More On Acne Medication Treatments

• Clearogen
• Accutance
• Benzoyl Peroxide
• Flavay

Other Acne Treatments

• Light Therapy Pen
• Laser
• Phototherapy
• Natural Remedies - such as Flavay® from maritime pine bark.
• Treating Blacheads

Treating Acne Scars

These treatments are used for treating acne scarring rather than acne itself

• Micro-Dermabrasion
• Laser

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