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An Indispensable Element Of Acne Treatment

Nancy Tolman — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:10:45 +0000

One important element of acne treatment that many acne sufferers often overlook is the involvement of a good dermatologist who they trust. It’s tempting to try and treat yourself, especially with the myriad of products available over the counter. But what happens when those (mostly) topical treatments don’t work for you? What then? This is where your doctor will prove invaluable. He will be able to suggest alternatives, or combine topical treatment with a systemic treatment along the lines of an oral antibiotic. In more severe cases, a more involved procedure may be called for, such as laser acne treatment. Your doctor will be able to guide you through the maze of choices that you have.

A good doctor can also help to encourage you when things don’t seem to be getting better. Acne rarely goes away in a day or two. Even in the case of effective treatment, your condition can worsen before it improves. Your doctor can assure you that a treatment is working even when it doesn’t seem to be, something you would not be able to tell on your own. Laser Acne Treatment Guide

Simple home treatment for acne

Nancy Tolman — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:07:33 +0000

Nutmeg and honey, when combined can be used as a home treatment for acne that will soothe redness and calm breakouts. Honey has natural antibacterial properties that when applied to the skin, can kill bacteria that cause infection. When combined with nutmeg, which has natural anti-inflammatory properties, the result is a reduction in redness, swelling, pain and infection. This honey and nutmeg mixture is not recommended for use on your entire face, but as a spot treatment. Mix one-quarter teaspoon of fresh ground nutmeg (dried nutmeg will do, but fresh is always better) with ¼ teaspoon of raw, organic honey. Apply a small amount to each blemish, and leave on for twenty to thirty minutes, then rinse. Use several times a day without any side effects.

Acne Skin Care Treatment Product Differences

Nancy Tolman — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:53:25 +0000

Acne treatments use products that control oil production in our skin speed up cell turnover, and prevent bacteria from coming back. Among all the acne treatments available in the market, the topical type of products is widely bought because it is sold everywhere and relatively cheaper when compared to oral acne treatments. Topical acne treatments are mostly over-the-counter and applied directly to your skin. Such products include acne lotions, pimple erasers, facial wash, toners and moisturizers dedicated to acne-prone women. In fact, there are also organic acne care products available in stores; for example: products made with witch hazel or oatmeal. When buying a acne skin care treatment product, you need to study their differences and your options. Lucky for you I have narrowed it down. But first, are you dry-skinned, oily, or combination? In the market today, there are six product base you can choose from: you can buy the water-based products, which is ideal for normal and oily skin, and it is alcohol-free; you can buy the cream-based, which is ideal for normal, dry, combination, and oily skin; topical acne creams are less greasy and the skin absorbs it quickly; you can opt for foam-based, which is ideal for normal, dry, combination, and oily skin, but products like these are expensive; then there are the gel-types, which is ideal for normal, dry, combination, and oily skin, most acne products made from gel contains glycerin that has moisturizing effects; the popular lotion-types, ideal for normal, dry, combination, and oily skin but it can neither moisturize nor dry up your skin especially if it has propelene glycol; and lastly, the ointments, ideal for normal, dry, combination, and oily skin, and it tends to be greasy when applied. Now, when it comes to price, all acne care products differ. Some products tend to be more expensive if the brand is known worldwide. There are also some brands that are what we call “generic.” These kinds of products are a lot less expensive and can usually be bought in local stores.

What is a Pimple?

Nancy Tolman — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:44:58 +0000

Pimples have a few different forms, and are the basis of all acne. Put simply, a pimple is any buildup of sebum under your skin that causes the skin to clog or irritation. The inside of the pimple is full of bacteria and grime that when mixed with the sebum, cause it to swell and become painful. If the tip of the pimple is closed and all of the buildup is below the surface, it is considered a whitehead. If the tip is open and visible it is a blackhead. Getting rid of pimples can usually be as simple as popping them. Using a topical treatment that is usually left on the affected area overnight is also an effective solution. These treatments are available at your local drug st

Best Acne Spot Treatment – Is There One?

Nancy Tolman — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:09:21 +0000

I don’t know if there is any best acne spot treatment out there. I think that you need to experiment for yourself to determine what works best. What may be a good acne solution for one person, may not always be what is good for you. It is important to choose an acne treatment that you enjoy and that has an effect.

In many cases, acne spot treatments have too much marketing and not enough delivery. What I’m saying is that most of these acne spot treatments do not have any value – they don’t work well! I have tried them all and feel lucky that my make-up artist was able to recommend one that actually works. If you cannot seem to find an acne spot treatment that works, just keep looking and testing out products. It’s only a matter of time before you have clear skin.