Some Different Ways To Treat Acne

In this article we look at three different ways to treat acne which will help to alleviate the problem as well as help to heal the spots and improve the overall health of a person's skin..

Below are some of the treatments used, how they work and what you need to know to use them.

1. Benzoyl Peroxide

Many of the products you buy over the counter contain this and it helps to kill bacteria which make acne worse. It will help open up the oily clogged pores to let the acne heal.

How to use it. 1. Start using it conservatively once a day it is best to use a medication that contains 5% benzoyl peroxide in it (say after you have washed your face before going to bed). 2. Then after one increase your use to twice a day if you are not using any other medications. 3. However if your acne does not improve after 4 to 6 weeks then you will need to try a stronger solution say a medication that contains 10%, which is now readily available over the counter without a doctor's prescription. However it is best if you get the pure form and you will need to ask the pharmacist what types contain this amount of benzoyl peroxide.

2. Retin-A

This is available by prescription only and works by opening up clogged oil glands and preventing new blemishes.

How to use it.

1. This should only be used at night because it makes your skin more sensitive to the sun and therefore more susceptible to sunburn. It is therefore important that you use more sunscreen when you are outdoors. 2. You may find it takes between 2 to 3 months for you to see any improvement in your skin so be patient and just do as the doctor tells you and stick with the program . 3. For some women your doctor may prescribe birth control pills prior to starting you on a course of Retin-A treatment as it can be extremely to fetal development when a woman is pregnant.

3. Antibiotics

Antibiotics are used to treat acne that hasn't responded to other options and may be swollen and red. They are available only with a prescription. They will eliminate the bacteria that contribute to whiteheads on your skin.

Take special consideration when using antibiotics. 1. Consume them with lots of water and follow your doctor's directions. 2. You skin's sensitivity may increase to the sun when taking antibiotics so make sure you wear lots of sunscreen.

If you suffer from acne, this information should give you something to be able to think about so you can choose your best type of treatment.

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