Acne Cure, How to Cure Acne

Acne is a common skin condition that is not restricted to any age group or sex. Acne may appear for any length of time. But one should not forget that Acne is not a disease and can surely be cured!

Conventional acne medications may be topical-applied directly to the skin, or they may be systemic-taken internally. Unlike medication treatments, the effects of acne surgery are usually more immediate.

An acne condition can be improved and eventually controlled, monitored or improved by a professional skin care program, or medical care combined with the home care program. Acne medications and antibiotics must be taken for several months for any improvement to appear in an acne condition if the case is severe. Many non-prescription acne products can control milder cases of acne without medical care.

Only recently, a laser treatment that causes temporary heat damage to oil glands, which may reduce the oil supply, was developed for acne cure. Not only this, several herbal remedies are also recommended for acne cure. Herbs such as chamomile, lavender, juniper, bergamot, dandelion root, and burdock root can be used to reduce toxicity and improve the overall condition of the skin.

While trying to cure acne, one should not forget that skin treated with alcohol, Benzol Peroxide, ether, acetone and other harsh ingredients may prematurely age the skin and leave the former acne sufferer with wrinkles and a grayish, sickly and tired skin tone.

Whether the acne sufferer chooses to use medications or not, skin care must be used. Some of the popular products in the market that can prevent and cure acne include:-Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic Acid, Retinoid, Antibiotics, Oral Contraceptives, Anti-Androgens and Isotretinoin (Accutane).

A good basic skin regimen just consists of Cleansing twice daily with a 5% benzoyl peroxide wash. An alternative for those who are allergic to benzoyl peroxide is 2% salicylic acid. Use of a light skin moisturizer and an oil-free makeup is need of the hour!

One should give dry skin extra care, being sure to wash and rinse their face thoroughly and using products especially made for dry skin. One should follow some of the important routine things like regular exercise, drinking plenty of water, use of safe cosmetics, having a healthy diet and following a healthy skin regimen. Avoid getting over-stressed; even "good" stress can trigger internal chemical responses that result in acne and not to forget drinking lots and lots of water and add more fruits, veggies, seeds and nuts to your regular diet.

Stein Ove Stien is the manager of 1acne-treatment.com with Acne Blogs Guides and Acne Treatment Articles

In The News:


CaymanMama.com (press release)

Roche ordered to pay $13M to users of acne drug
The Associated Press - 8 hours ago
All three began using Accutane a decade ago to treat teenage acne. One of the group is expected to soon have his colon surgically removed while the others ...
New Jersey Jury Awards $12.9 Million to Three Patients Whose Use ... MarketWatch
Roche drug litigation suit pays $13M to Accutane users CaymanMama.com (press release)
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AsiaOne

The pill isn't the best answer for acne
AsiaOne, Singapore - 22 hours ago
By Thidakarn Ratanabanangkoon, MP Q. Does the birth-control pill cure acne? My 13-year-old daughter is getting a lot of pimples. ...

Acne gel being recalled
Capital News 9, NY - Nov 17, 2008
DG Maximum Strength Acne Medicated Gel sold at Dollar General and the Equate Medicated Acne Gel sold at Wal-Mart are being pulled off the shelves. ...

Business Wire (press release)

Arcutis Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Approval of Acanya™ Gel for ...
Business Wire (press release), CA - 13 hours ago
Evaluated in clinical studies enrolling over 3200 subjects with moderate to severe acne, Acanya Gel is the only FDA-approved fixed combination antibiotic ...

Medicated Acne Gel Recall: Sold at Wal-Mart, Kroger and Dollar General
AboutLawsuits.com - Nov 18, 2008
A recall has been issued for 1 ounce tubes of 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Cream, which were sold as “Kroger Acne Gel”, “DG Maximum Strength Acne Medicated ...

Benzoyl peroxide topical acne cream recalled
Prescribing Reference, New York - Nov 18, 2008
CSI, Inc. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of all lots of 1oz (28g) tubes of 10% benzoyl peroxide acne cream because product samples were found to ...

New Study Finds CO2 Ablative Fractional Resurfacing Safe And ...
PR Web (press release), WA - Nov 19, 2008
For many acne patients, the resulting acne scars which last long after the pimples have disappeared can cause considerable psychosocial distress. ...

The truth about acne - Part II
Jamaica Observer, Jamaica - Nov 17, 2008
Often times, acne involves an increase in oil production, so persons with acne may notice that they have a more oily skin than others. ...

New Acne Cream with Manuka Honey by Honeymark
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria - Nov 19, 2008
Manuka Honey is the first breakthrough in the area of acne treatment in many years. This special type of honey is produced by bees that feed on the nectar ...

AsiaOne

In the throes of acne agony
AsiaOne, Singapore - Nov 17, 2008
If you're getting older and still getting acne, this may help. ReVive Acne Reparatif combines anti-acne and anti-aging ingredients. ...
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