Thursday, September 13, 2007

Acne treatment information

Acne

How is it treated?


  • Treatment and medication
  • Oral prescription medications for acne should not be used during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester.
  • Your doctor or dermatologist may recommend one or more of the following treatments for acne:Topical treatment such as Benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, resorcinol, salicylic acid or lactic acid as their active ingredient. These products can be helpful for very mild acne. A combination of such products is required to achieve optimal results.
  • Antibiotics For moderate to severe acne, prescription oral antibiotics may be needed to reduce bacteria and fight inflammation. You may need to take these antibiotics for months, Isotretinoin (Accutane) is a powerful medication available for scarring cystic acne or acne that doesn't respond to other treatments.
  • Oral contraceptives. Oral contraceptives, including a combination of norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol (Ortho-Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen), have been shown to improve acne in women. Cosmetic surgery.Dermabrasion, intense light therapy and laser resurfacing and Peeling proceduresDrug classes used to treat AcneAnti-Infectives, TopicalAntibiotics, TopicalLincosamidesMacrolidesRetinoids, OralRetinoids, TopicalTetracyclines

  • some home remedies or treatments for acne treatment

  • using Coriander and Mint JuiceAcne treatment using Coriander and Mint JuiceA teaspoon of coriander juice, mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder, is another effective home remedy for pimples and blackheads.
  • The mixture should be applied to the face after thoroughly washing it every night before retiring.
  • Acne treatment using CucumberGrated cucumber applied over the face, eyes, and neck for fifteen to twenty minutes has been found effective.Apply a paste of fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves over the face every night for 10-15 minutes and washed with warm water. This will prevent acne, pimples, blackheads, and wrinklesAnother method is to massage the face with the skin of lemon before washing with lukewarm water.

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