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ACNE TREATMENT
The 20 Acne Medication Reviews
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© Copyrightwww.10acne.com. All Right Reserved. “There are many products available for the treatmentof acne, many of which are without any scientificallyproven effects. Generally speaking, successfultreatments show little improvement within the firsttwo weeks, instead taking a period of approximatelythree months to improve and start flattening out.Many treatments that promise big improvementswithin two weeks are likely to be largelydisappointing. However, short bursts of cortisone cangive very quick results, and other treatments canrapidly improve some active spots, but usually not allactive spots.Modes of improvement are not necessarily fullyunderstood but in general treatments are believed towork in at least 4 different ways (with many of thebest treatments providing multiple simultaneouseffects):
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normalising shedding into the pore to prevent blockage
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killing Propionibacterium acnes
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anti-inflammatory effects
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hormonal manipulationA combination of treatments can greatly reduce the amount and severity of acne in manycases. Those treatments that are most effective tend to have greater potential for sideeffects and need a greater degree of monitoring, so a step-wise approach is often taken.Many people consult with doctors when deciding which treatments to use, especially whenconsidering using any treatments in combination. There are a number of treatments thathave been proven effective…”
Extracted fromhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acne_vulgaris
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ACNE TREATMENT
The 20 Acne Medication Reviews
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1. BENZOYL PEROXIDE
Benzoyl peroxide is primarily an antibacterial agent. Its maineffect on the skin is to introduce oxygen to the clogged parts of the skin’s pores. The more oxygen, the more fatal theenvironment is for the anaerobic bacteria. Benzoyl peroxide iscapable of wiping out acne-causing organisms, such as P. acnes…http://www.10acne.com/benzoyl_peroxide_and_acne.html
2. SALICYLIC ACID
Salicylic acid is an exfoliant or an agent that peels off dead skincells by loosening the binding substance that make the surfaceskin cells stick together. It combines well with oil and canpenetrate deep inside clogged up pores. By doing this, salicylicacid helps hasten the growth of new skin cells, keeps the poresclear and prevents future acne outbreaks…http://www.10acne.com/salicylic_acid_and_acne.html
3. RETINOLS & ALPHA HYDROXY ACIDS (AHAs)
Retinols and alpha hydroxy acids (AHA’s) are chemicals that areunder constant fire regarding their capabilities to treat acne.Retinols are standalone components which can be used incombination with alpha hydroxy acids (AHA’s). Retinol and AHA’sare two different substances but they are used for the samecosmetic purpose – to peel off old skin and encourage the growthof new skin…http://www.10acne.com/retinols_and_acne.html
4. TOPICAL RETINOIDS
Topical retinoids are hailed by many skin specialists as one of theprominent foundation of acne treatment. They are usually thefirst line of defense prescribed against acne and alsorecommended as long-term medical care for virtually all acnesufferers. Topical retinoids are preferred by people who suffercomedonal acne, which involves blackheads and whiteheads…http://www.10acne.com/topical_retinoids_and_acne.html
ACNE TREATMENT
The 20 Acne Medication Reviews
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5. TOPICAL ANTIBIOTICS
The two most frequently used topical antibiotics for the fasttreatment and maintenance of acne are clindamycin anderythromycin. They can be used singly or can be combined withbenzoyl peroxide. They also work well with oral antibiotics to fightinflammatory acne, whiteheads, blackheads, as well as othernon-acne skin problems…http://www.10acne.com/topical_antibiotics_and_acne.html
6. AZELAIC ACID
Azelaic acid belongs to a class of chemicals called dicarboxylicacids. It is considered the second line of defense, used asalternatives for retinoids, benzoyl peroxide and other antibioticformulations, usually in cases where they are not tolerated or areineffective. Azelaic acid is effective against mild to moderate acneand is used to get rid of the lumpy protuberances, redness andlesions brought about by rosacea, a skin disorder characterizedby bumps, flushing, redness and large pimples on the face…
http://www.10acne.com/azelaic_acid_and_acne.html
7. MINOCYCLINE
Minocycline is an oral tetracycline antibiotic that helps in reducingsevere acne by an average of about 60 percent. Besides acne,Minocycline is used in the treatment of various bacterial infectionssuch as respiratory infections, amoebiasis, cholera, RockyMountain spotted fever, syphilis, urethritis, and others…
http://www.10acne.com/minocycline_and_acne.html
8. DOXYCYCLINE
A tetracycline that might be worth looking at as a potentiallyeffective oral antibiotic treatment for acne is doxycycline.Doxycycline is used in the treatment of inflammatory acne as wellas other bacterial infections, which includes respiratory tractinfections like pneumonia, dermatological and genito-urinaryinfections, anthrax exposure, Rocky Mountain spotted fever,typhus, cholera, brucellosis, and syphilis…http://www.10acne.com/doxycycline_and_acne.html
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