What are the Best Acne Treatments?
by Seth
Miller
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The most common home treatment for acne is twice daily application
of a benzoyl peroxide solution such as Neutrogena On-The-Spot. This works
by killing bacteria, drying up the oil, and causing your skin to peel. It
is effective for minor acne (whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples).
Prescription or over-the-counter antibiotics like Stri-dex or Oxywork
kill the bacteria which, with oil, causes acne.
For an even more surefire acne treatment, your doctor may suggest
chemical skin peeling, removal of scars by dermabrasion or laser, or
removal or drainage of cysts.
Synthetic Vitamin A derivatives, or retinoids, are for severe acne,
which take the form of redness, nodules and cysts. Retinoids include
creams and gels such as Retin-A and isotretinoin pills - Accutane.
Accutane is an effective acne treatment in that it works to reduce the
size and production of oil glands in the skin. Its effects are unbeatable
and last a long time – six months – which is why it is so expensive ($450
per bottle). Pregnant and sexually active women must avoid retinoids,
because they cause severe birth defects.
Laser resurfacing is the newest way to remove acne and acne scar
tissue, among other uses. It is showing itself to be a very effective
means of clearing up acne permanently, and is quickly surpassing
dermabrasion in popularity. It works by vaporizing unwanted tissue,
clearing the way for new healthy skin cells to grow.
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