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Medications For The Treatment Of Acne |
by Mike Joseph
You should be able to find several indispensable facts
about acne in the following paragraphs. If there's at least
one fact you didn't know before, imagine the difference it
might make.
There are many standard medications for the treatment of
acne. If you decide that your acne is not responding to
over-the-counter treatments, it would be wise to visit your
local GP. If after two months the acne still does not seem
to be improving, ask for a referral to a dermatologist.
Treatments for acne differ in various countries and what is
acceptable in one may not be available in another.
One of the most common treatments for acne is an antibiotic
like tetracycline. This will kill the bacteria present in
the blocked hair follicle, thus reducing the inflammation.
It may need to be taken for some months, but is considered
quite safe.
Acne can also be treated externally by using
erythromycin or benzoyl peroxide. While this reduces the
bacteria causing the problem, it is really treating the
symptoms rather than the cause. That is, the oil secretion
and abnormal cell behaviour that blocks the follicle in the
first place. So unfortunately, the acne will usually
reappear within some weeks of the treatment being stopped.
The best thing to do is to reduce the amount of oil being
secreted, and this can be accomplished by taking Vitamin A
derivatives (marketed as Accutane). There are many harsh
side effects, such as nosebleeds and dry skin with this
treatment, so it must be done under the close supervision
of the dermatologist. On the good side, over 80% of
patients are permanently cured of acne. It was once thought
that liver damage and depression could occur, but this is
unsubstantiated. Birth defects can occur if taken by
pregnant women, but the patient also taking the
contraceptive pill before beginning the treatment avoids
this.
Exfoliating the skin is another treatment widely used in
controlling acne. A chemical exfoliating agent such as
salicylic acid or glycolic acid is used as a topical
application to encourage the top layer of skin to peel off.
This is not as horrible as it sounds, as only a microscopic
layer dissolves. The same effect can also be accomplished
by the use of an abrasive cloth or liquid scrub.
Sometimes, the contraceptive pill is prescribed for the
control of acne. A combined oestrogen/progestogen pill
(marketed as Diane) is the most effective and now there is
a new one on the market - though it may not be available in
the USA - which has fewer side effects.
Photosynthesis is yet another treatment. Sunlight has been
used for a short-term aid in the past. Now it has been
found that intense blue light produced by specially made
fluorescent tubes is far more efficient. Yoram Harth and
Alan Shalita have conducted extensive tests and trials with
this method and found it can reduce the inflamed lesions by
60–70% in about four weeks of treatment. It works best if
the acne is mild to moderate and has no side effects.
These are the main treatments used to control and cure
acne. It is best to adhere strictly to the guidelines
prescribed by your doctor for each one.
If you don't have accurate details regarding acne, then you
might make a bad choice on the subject. Don't let that
happen: keep reading. It never hurts to be well-informed
with the latest on acne. Compare what you've learned here
to future articles so that you can stay alert to changes in
the area of acne.
*You have permission to publish this article*
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Mike Joseph is an information specialist dedicated to bringing you the latest and best information on variety of topics. Arm yourself with the best information possible. Visit http://www.acne-pro.com Now.
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