There
is a wide variety of acne treatments
now available. You can find everything
from prescription mediation to face
washes. The market provides a solution
for every individual. There is no
reason why anyone has to go through
life with blemishes, scars or low
self-esteem due to acne. Acne treatment
can be undertaken by the individual
or in conjunction with a dermatologist.
Your individual program depends on
the severity and response to your
personal acne treatments.
Acne
treatment is aimed at keeping oil
and dirt out of the pores and reducing
inflammation. By simply popping and
squeezing pimples yourself, you run
the risk of lifelong scarring. Washing
your face a few times a day with a
mild soap can usually clear up a lot
of acne by ridding the face of excess
oils. However, over washing your face
could lead to excess drying and the
production of more pore-clogging oil,
which in turn could cause more acne.
Treatment
of acne involves a step-by-step approach,
beginning with milder medications
and continuing through a spectrum
of stronger medications until the
patient finds one that works.
In
mild and moderate acne cases, your
doctor will begin with topical gels,
creams, or lotions, progressing to
internal medications. Some of these
medications can produce side-effects,
so it is important to put questions
to your doctor and read the medication
labels carefully.
Whatever
you choose as your acne treatment,
keep in mind that it takes time for
results. Overusing a product will
typically aggravate your acne. Frequently
switching acne products will irritate
the skin, so it is best to stick with
one, as long as it effective. If the
acne persists and does not improve
after trying scrubs and face washes,
consult a dermatologist for more aggressive
treatment.
Additionaly,
you can try natural
homemade acne products
for acne skin care.
Hormone-based
acne treatments may help
to clear up acne by inhibiting sebaceous
gland function. It may take upto 6-8
weeks to see the results of any given
treatment, and it is not uncommon
for acne to worsen before it gets
better. Redness, swelling in the skin,
and changes in skin pigment, especially
the darkening of skin in darker skinned
individuals, may take many months
to resolve, persisting long after
pimples go away.
It
is important to stick with the acne
treatment regimen between appointments
so your doctor can figure out what
works or doesn't work for you. The
regimen for curing acne is generally
well established, if not entirely
predictable. By taking consistent
action and visiting your physician,
you can quickly get on the road to
healthier skin.
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