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Friday, October 07, 2005

Ways to Treat Acne

If you are suffering from acne, it is important to note that acne in usually all cases whether mild or severe is treatable. Here are a few things to consider when treating your acne.

One of the most important things to consider when treating acne is that there is not a one size fits all approach to treatment. Everyone’s face is different and the way you treat it will be different as well. If you are suffering from acne, you should treat it as early as possible. The longer it takes to treat the more likely it is that you can have scarring.

If you are suffering from moderate or severe forms of acne, you should consult your dermatologist on diagnosis and treatment options. Dermatologist’s can provide you with prescription medications that are ideal for your individual face such as lots of break outs, oily skin, or very sensitive skin. It is important to work with your dermatologist to come up with a skin care plan.

Many of the treatment options available are over the counter remedies which sometimes contain Benzoyl peroxide and Salicylic acid. These chemicals clean your skin’s pores and kill the bacteria that cause acne. Other remedies that are available are by prescription only. Medication such as the Birth Control Pill that are affective at treating acne because they regulate the hormones that sometimes overproduce oil that creates pimples. Other remedies available by prescription are topical medicines that contain active ingredients that may be right for the use with your type of skin condition.

So if you would like to rid your face of acne, check into the many over the counter remedies or consult your dermatologist on a treatment plan that is right for you.