Does acne have a solution?
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Just when you thought you’d put acne behind you, here it comes again. Acne doesn’t just occur in teenagers, adults can get it too. Here we’ll go over some of the most effective acne treatments currently on the market.
If you got acne as a teen, it was probably acne vulgaris. This malady is quite different from the equally-embarrassing acne rosacea. Retin-A can sometimes cause redness and irritation, but there are some formulas on sale that are slow-releasing.
Some other treatments tackle the things that cause acne, and they can (and often are) used together. Some of these treatments are: Lactic acid, or glycolic/gluconic acid (all of these are alpha hydroxys) -Antibiotics (overuse can make the patient’s body antibiotic resistant) -Birth control pills -Topical antibiotic creams -Benzoyl peroxide -Accutane for severe cases
Of all those options, Accutane is the most dangerous because it can cause birth defects. If you’re a woman who’s opted to use Accutane, make sure that you use a birth control method to avoid getting pregnant.
If you have adult acne, it’s treated by surgical means in a doctor’s office, or at home through self-extraction. The results are immediate, but if you try to do it yourself, you might end up scarred or with an infection. Squeezing pimples yourself can also spread acne, so don’t do it! A doctor uses a sterile tool to prevent infection.
Those who have milder cases often can successfully treat their acne “over-the-counter”. Your corner drugstore is full of treatment options. Try one!
Alternatively, some have success with the many over-the-counter acne treatments available today. If you have ever tried to buy an acne remedy, you probably know that there are a lot of choices in this area, and no one choice is right for all of us.
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