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Are There Any Benefits To Acne Scarring Treatments?
The most annoying thing about having acne is the fact that you know there will be scarring, regardless of whether or not you have been popping pimples. Acne scarring, however, like acne, can be treated. The best thing you can do is be sure you really ...
Basic Skin Care
Healthy, beautiful skin is possible to achieve, but elusive to many. Despite the myriad of advertisements claiming that one cream or one product can give you the smooth, clear, wrinkle-free complexion that most people hope for, skin care is in fact a ...
Natural Solutions For Acne Are Always The Best
If you are one of the many sufferers from Acne in the world, you might be also searching an effective product that heals this problematic skin affection. But there are good news for you. acne is curable with time and dedication; with the help of an ...
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The active ingredients in acne preparations will determine the mechanism by which the spots are treated. There are a growing range of active ingredients that help address acne, but there are 5 well established compounds that are frequently used. These include:
1.Benzoyl peroxide is by far the most common ingredient in a host of branded acne creams. The concentration of this chemical starts at around 2.5% in low strength creams, peaking at around 5% in some of the stronger treatments. It works by aggressively killing the bacteria that are one of the causes of acne, by releasing oxygen into the pores where the bacteria live and breed. Benzoyl peroxide based creams can cause cause irritation, reddening and flaking of the skin, which is clearly the last thing you need, when trying to treat your acne. This is why it is often better to start with a 'weak' (2.5%) preparation of the treatment, working your way up to 5% as the skin becomes more tolerant.
2.Azelaic acid, is found less frequently than benzoyl peroxide in preparations, but has a very similar mode of working. Many users report less irritation with this treatment, and may therefore be a good choice for those with very sensitive skin. In many countries treatments containing this ingredient are only available through a prescription from your doctor.
3.Nicotinamide is an ingredient related to vitamin B which helps fight bacteria, while having a calming effect on skin.
4.Erythromycin and clindamycin are topical antibiotics often present in acne gels. These antibiotics are often combined with other active ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide. The two in combination provide an effective treatment whereby the antibiotic kills the bacteria, and the disinfectant clears out any remaining resistant bacteria that survive the antibiotic treatment.
5.Retinoids are substances related to vitamin A, and work by preventing the formation of acne lesions around blocked sebaceous glands. They are highly effective and often combined with other ingredients to enhance the overall impact of the cream.
Many of the 5 common active ingredients are combined in a single preparation, to deliver a strong blow to the development of acne. Each component, tackling the problem, from a different perspective. When you combine topical treatments with oral treatments, there is a very good chance that even the most aggressive acne problem, can be treated. Oral acne treatments will be covered in the next article.
About the author:
Peter Vine is a successful online publisher of Acne-Treatment-Expert .com He provides practical advice and the latest information on all aspects of adult acne treatments, which you can readily research on his website.
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Seaweed-based face wash 'could banish bugs that trigger acne'Newstrack IndiaWashington, May 20 (ANI): Seaweed-based face wash could be an effective cure for acne as researchers have claimed that that an active ingredient from brown seaweed can cut spots by nearly two thirds. A new clinical trial of treatments containing the ... |
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When 'Younger' Skin Is Not a BlessingNew York Times“I've got uneven skin that's also oily with constant blackheads and cystic acne bumps on my chin,” Ms. Wolter said. And her once-simple regimen now involves a complicated product list: face brush, acne cover-up, face mask, cortisone shots and ...and more » |
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