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    Acne Treatments
    Acne Treatments
    Acne Treatments
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    Acne Treatments

    By John Gahan, LCGI

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    If over-the-counter (nonprescription) products haven't cleared up your acne, your doctor can prescribe stronger medications or other therapies. A dermatologist can help you:

    • Control your acne
    • Avoid scarring or other damage to your skin
    • Make scars less noticeable

    Acne medications work by reducing oil production, speeding up skin cell turnover, fighting bacterial infection or reducing inflammation — which helps prevent scarring. With most prescription acne drugs, you may not see results for four to eight weeks, and your skin may get worse before it gets better. It can take many months or years for your acne to clear up completely.

    The drug your doctor recommends depends on the type and severity of your acne. It might be something you apply to your skin (topical medication) or take by mouth (oral medication). Often, drugs are used in combination. Pregnant women will not be able to use oral prescription medications for acne.

    Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of medications and other treatments you are considering.

    Topical medications

    These products work best when applied to clean, dry skin about 15 minutes after washing. You may not see the benefit of this treatment for a few weeks. And you may notice skin irritation at first, such as redness, dryness and peeling.

    Your doctor may recommend steps to minimize these side effects, including using a gradually increased dose, washing off the medication after a short application or switching to another medication.

    The most common topical prescription medications for acne are:

    • Retinoids. These come as creams, gels and lotions. Retinoid drugs are derived from vitamin A and include tretinoin (Avita, Retin-A, others), adapalene (Differin) and tazarotene (Tazorac, Avage). You apply this medication in the evening, beginning with three times a week, then daily as your skin becomes used to it. It works by preventing plugging of the hair follicles.
    • Antibiotics. These work by killing excess skin bacteria and reducing redness. For the first few months of treatment, you may use both a retinoid and an antibiotic, with the antibiotic applied in the morning and the retinoid in the evening. The antibiotics are often combined with benzoyl peroxide to reduce the likelihood of developing antibiotic resistance. Examples include clindamycin with benzoyl peroxide (Benzaclin, Duac, Acanya) and erythromycin with benzoyl peroxide (Benzamycin).
    • Dapsone (Aczone). This gel is most effective when combined with a topical retinoid. Skin side effects include redness and dryness.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSepharial
    Release dateJun 24, 2017
    ISBN9781386153887
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      Acne Treatments - John Gahan, LCGI

      Disclaimer: The content in this guide only presents an overview based upon research for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice from a practicing physician. Please consult your doctor before beginning any acne treatments.

      Table of contents

      What Causes Acne

      Types of Antibiotic Acne Treatments

      Topical Antibiotics

      Topical antibiotic acne treatments with Clindamycin

      Topical antibiotic acne treatments with Erythromycin

      Topical antibiotic acne treatments with Metronidazole

      Oral Antibiotics

      Tetracycline

      Erythromycin

      Minocycline

      Various Laser Acne Treatments

      Erbium Glass Lasers

      Diode Lasers

      Pulse Dye Lasers

      Salon Treatments for Acne

      Acne Facials

      Micro Dermabrasion

      The OXYjet Anti-Acne Treatment

      Bio Oxygen Anti-Ageing Treatments

      Light Therapy

      Natural Acne Treatments To A Healthier Skin

      Tea Tree Oil

      Blend of Herbs

      Vitamins and Supplements

      Zinc

      Garlic

      Improving Your Diet

      5 Home-Made Acne Treatments

      1. Tumeric

      2. Honey

      3. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

      4. Baking Soda

      5. Oatmeal

      Using Pore Cleanser Acne Treatments

      Benzoyl Peroxide

      The Two Types of Gardena Acne Treatments

      Isotretinoin

      Pantothenate

      Types of Acne Scar Treatments

      Dermal Fillers

      Autologous Fat Transfer

      Punch Excision

      Dermabrasion

      Microdermabrasion

      Laser Resurfacing

      Treating Cystic Acne

      Best Acne Treatments

      Retin-A

      Essential Oils

      Laser Treatments

      What Causes Acne

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      Acne is a skin condition that causes pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and scars. Acne normally affects the face, neck, back, chest and arms. The severity of this skin disorder can vary from person to person. Typically, people between 12 and 25 suffer from acne. However, there are also men and women aged 30 to 40 who are also prone to this type of skin disease. Here are some guidelines to help

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