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Acne Medication - Does Acne Skin Care Products Work?
by: Dr John Anne
Acne is a common inflammatory skin
disease that involves pimples, primarily on face. Acne
specifically occurs in teenagers and young adults sometimes
causing them embarrassment, even psychological stress as well.
Poor diet, stressful life, and hormonal changes are a few
reasons for acne breakout. Also, incorrect use of beauty
products or using poor quality acne skin care products can
aggravate acne.
You can try using some naturel or home remidies for mild acne,
if it is initial stage and you see an occasional whitehead or a
blackhead. However, if your acne is moderate, you should see a
dermatologist and seek proper acne medication, before it gets
severe. A doctor generally refers a few acne creams, and guides
you on using acne skin care poducts. A variety of acnne products
are available at medical stores. Some of these are good to cure
acne, and while others help you pevents acne.
There are many OTC medicines that people take for acne. This may
be a good option for initial stage but if your acne is getting
worse, seek proper acne medication. The dermatologist examines
the symptoms and gives you prescribed medicine for effective
traetments and cure. Apart from treatment, you should change your
diet plan and avoid foods that can cause acne or that slow the
recovery process.
Most often, the acne products contain benzoyl peroxide and some
antibiotics. These help the affected area to dry out, and take
care of acne scar as well. Many acne creams and lotions that you
use for treatment contain vitamin A. However, you may feel some
irritation or itching on your skin when you begin the treatments.
Use a good quality skin moisturiser for in such cases. In case
of severe acne, you may also require to take oral acne
medication. Many prescribed medecines eliminate the reasons that
can cause acne. Generally, these help you fighting against the
bacterial infection that leads to acne.
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Sometimes, a medicine has its side effects as well. Discuss with
your doctor, if you notice any rashes on skin, or some stomach
problem, and seek any alternative medicine, or some medecine to
counter the side effects of acne medication. Research has shown
that a few acnne medicines may cause malformation of the teeth;
and a few others can cause changes in the color of the skin.
Your skin may get dark, or lighter than its normal color.
A few other common side effects are as below.
• Your hair may lose their natural color, and may turn white.
• You may notice skin allergy.
• There may be blisters or some swelling over affected areas
on skin.
• In some cases, you may also see burning or redness of skin.
Some doctors recommend that you should not take calcium
supplements, or any laxatives while you are taking acne
medications. Select your acne skin caare poducts carefully, and
if possible, use only those products that are prescribed or
recommended by your doctor.
Washing your face is the most important factor that contributes
to early recovery. Wash your face to revoke any oils or dirt
from your face and do not apply any make up or creame while going
to bed. It enables your skin to breathe which is very important
for a healthy and fresh skin. Do not touch, prick or pierce your pimpes as it may leave permanent scars on the skin. Let them
heal naturally or though acne medications, and the scars will
automatically disappear over a period of time.
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Sometimes, a few medicines are not recommended
for special cases such as for a pregnant women and patients of Hansen's
disease. Also, the patients of asthma, hay fever or those who have a weak
livers are also advised against using some particular acnw products. In such
situations, discuss all the symptoms with your dermatologist, along with any
medication that you are already taking. You may require some different acne
creams or medication in such cases.
While purchasing acne poducts, read the instructions carefully. See the
manufacturing and expiry dates of products, and read how to use those. There
may be instructions that require that you should not expose your skin to
sunlight after applying a specific acne creame. Following the instructions
properly will help quick acne traetments and cure.
Apart from traditional acne medications, you can control acne using herbal
products as well. The advantage with using herba products is that these do
not cause any side effects, though sometimes, the recovery process is slow.
Even if you are taking traditional medicines, you can take herbal and
natural treatment for acne, simultaneously. However, consult with your
doctor before using a herbal product since it may hinder the effectiveness
of prescribed medicines. Also, take required precautions in your diet and
lead a positive and stress free life style.
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