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Acne Scar Treatment Products
Susanne Britley
Products - Here are some
of the more popular products on the market to help with the prevention
and spreading of acne:
Benzoyl Peroxide: Helps destroy the bacteria that cause acne.
Salicylic Acid: Helps to unclog pores and renew skin.
Retinoids: Synthetic derivatives of Vitamin A that unclog pores and
aid in sloughing.
Antibiotics: They help destroy bacteria and decrease inflammation.
Oral Contraceptives: Help with hormone level management.
Anti-Androgens: These help with the reduction of sebum production and
comedone formation, i.e. they inhibit the body's production of acne-causing
hormones.
Isotretinoin (Accutane): an effective acne control medication especially
for the treatment of severe cystic or nodular acne.
Acne -- Hormones And Hygiene
Hormones - Hormones or lack of, during later years and especially for
women, can play a role in acne flare-ups and prevention. One recent
study showed that about 50 percent of women have acne, referred to as
hormonal acne, problems during the week before their menstruation. Treatment
options can include topical retinoids, oral antibiotics and Benzoyl
Peroxide for teen years. On into adult years, some acne aids include
oral contraceptives or hormonal birth control pills and hormonal replacement
therapy (HRT) for women, combined with systemic or topical treatments,
prescription or over-the-counter products and medications, and antibiotics
for both sexes.
Hygiene - A healthy skin regimen should include no harsh scrubbing or
over-washing, because this can cause possible skin irritation or possible
over production of oil to replace what's washed off, clogging pores
in the process. Products with gentle exfoliation ingredients are OK
to use; i.e. not scratchy nut or fruit shell pieces that can tear skin.
And skip alcohol products when possible; these can take off the top
layer of your skin and cause your glands to product more oil, clogging
pores in the process.
If you do spot acne-troubled areas, do NOT mess with them. Remember
that these are already weeks in the making, and squeezing or picking
blemishes can force the infected area to regress back inside, further
troubling the region and possibly leave a scar. If necessary, seek help
from a dermatologist for alternative treatments.
About the author:
Susanne Britley is the proprietor of www.acne-scar-treatments.com where
you will find many solutions, great articles and lots of interesting
resources. Take a look now!
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