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. Of all acne treatment discoveries, one of the greatest has to be the use of topical retinoic acid, or Retin-A. A couple of newly formulated, slow releasing formulas can decrease the skin irritation that Retin-A can sometimes bring about.
There are other treatments that go after the root causes of the problem, and they are sometimes used in conjunction. Some of them are: Any of the alpha hydroxy acids: gluconic and glycolic acid, or lactic acid -Accutane for severe cases -Birth control pills -Topical antibiotic creams -Benzoyl peroxide
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!
Most people will have to try more than one type of treatment in order to successfully clear up their acne. Try the various options until you find one that’s right for you. Many times its a matter of sticking to a whole regimen to try and get rid of the acne all together. Many times acne is caused by triggers which if reduced lead to acne going away.
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