Acne and its treatment

Acne is a common skin problem. Acne appears on mostly any part of the skin. But it can be tackled effectively. There are tons of acne skin care products around. These products can be classified on 3 broad categories -

• * * Preventive or Acne products used as daily routine
• * * Over-the-counter products
• * * Prescription based acne products

Preventive products are used as a daily routine by people. In most parts of India, people use turmeric combined with coconut oil to remove blemishes and dry out acne. Turmeric due to its antiseptic properties helps in drying out acne. Also people use cleansers, makeup removers and similar products that aid prevent acne. These products act against the causes of acne e.g. limiting the production of sebum/oil and preventing clogging of skin pores. Basically, all these products forbid the oil from getting trapped in pores and hence hamper the growth of bacteria that lead to acne. Also, people use acne skin peels which are non irritating and cause no down time from skin shedding or redness. These products mostly try to remove the dead skin cells, This leads to lesser chance of pore-clogging and bacteria development.

There are dozens of acne skin care products that are available over the counter i.e. without the need of a prescription. These include products like vanishing creams which aids in removing the extra oil from your skin. Vanishing creams also help in keeping the skin mosit which is perfect for people with oily skins. Almost All these products are based on chemical combinations such as, benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, both of which eradicates bacterias that cause acne effectively (and hence acne). You should start with a product that has lower concentration of benzoyl peroxide (e.g. 5%) to check how your skin reacts. Alpha-hydroxy-acid based moisturizers are also popular as acne skin care products. You might have to try some alternative over the counter products before zeroing in a product that best suits you. Consult a skin doctor if nothing works.

On-prescription skin care products are those that are suggested by a dermatologist. Dermatologistsmostly suggest these 4 types of medical solutions:

• * 1) Oinments and skin creams
• * 2) Oral Antibiotics
• * 3) Surgery
• * 4) Optional - Hormone treatments

Ointments can be applied on the impacted area. Oral antibiotic drugs are those that are taken along with creams/oinments and can aid just any topical treatment. Dermatologist could also suggest a minor operative procedure to remove the contents of pustules. However, never try to squeeze or do this by yourself, it can lead to permanent damage of your skin. Skin doctors could also prescribe a hormone-based treatment. It should also be noted that, hormonal changes are also known to cause acne. Since its prescribed by Skin doctors, such acne products are said to be very effective.

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