| Recently thousands of men and women have been interviewed about the most annoying beauty calamities, and the majority of respondents named breakouts the most irritating problem.
Acne, though largely affecting teens, can occur at any age. Apart from the face, it can also happen on other parts of the body, such as the neck and back.
What can be done to treat it? At first, try over-the-counter acne treatments that contain salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide.
Benzoyl peroxide is the most frequently used acne solution and is considered to be one of the most effective ones in the market. If you are suffering from mild non-inflammatory cases of acne, benzoyl peroxide is known as very efficient. Since it is secure for use on both grown-ups and teens, it is preferable to other acne soultions.
Nevertheless, there are a few minor side effects. It can trigger dry skin. If you feel too much dryness, stop applying the treatment for a while and then, using a lower concentration of benzoyl peroxide, try once again.
Salicylic acid works efficiently on non-inflammatory forms of acne and it begins by exfoliating the dead skin, thus keeping the pores of the skin clean and forestalling clogging. The side effect of this acne solution is that it can result in skin irritation. Sometimes patients complain of a stinging or burning sensation, flaking or peeking skin and dryness.
If there are no visible results in a few weeks, talk to your doctor about prescription acne solutions, such as antibiotics, retinoids (Avita, Retin-A) and adapalene (Differin).
There are several antibiotics that are recommended by doctors as acne treatments for patients that suffer from moderate or severe forms of ance. Antibiotics stop bacteria from growing and spreading in the body. Although they show results quicker, antibiotics are usually not preferred by patients, because they lead to side effects, such as indigestion, discoloration of the skin, lightheadedness and photosensitivity.
If your skin is severely affected by cysts, your general practitioner may prescribe isotretinoin (Accutane) or may refer you to a dermatologist. Because dangerous side effects are possible, men and women taking Accutane should be cautiously observed by their doctors. Laser or light therapy may be used if other acne treatments fail. |
