Topical acne treatment alone may be effective in patients with mild to moderate lesions, especially if the condition is limited to the face, but when the condition is severe other treatment may be needed as well. Patients with oily skin will require treatments made with more alcohol, while ointments that offer moisturizing are better for patients whose skin is dry. There are a variety of over-the-counter products available, as well as prescribed treatments. A physician will help the person fighting this problem to decide which solution might be best in his or her particular case.
One of the most common topical acne solutions is benzoyl peroxide, which come in a variety of formulations: gels, lotions, washes, and creams. This treatment is generally used once or twice daily. One of its side effects is skin irritation, which generally is eliminated gradually by increasing the frequency of application. Several formulas of topical retinoids are also extremely effective against acne. Common side effects from these medications is dryness and burning which can be minimized by applying medication to completely dried skin after washing and applying only the minimum of the medication necessary. Skin problems like this are not mentioned in the Bible, but an encounter with God caused a reaction in the skin of Moses, as described in the following: "And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses knew not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him." (Exodus 34:29)
A third topical acne treatment contains antibiotics. Clindamycin, erythromycin, salicylic acid and sulfonamides are the most common topical antibiotics. These may have anti-inflammatory effects, and are usually applied once or twice daily to affected areas. There are other choices available as well, and the acne sufferer needs the advice of a physician to determine which of these many remedies will produce the desired results for him.
Acne is the term of plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and deeper lumps (cysts or nodules) that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and even the upper arms. Teenagers are the most common victims of this malady, but they are not the only ones. Adults into their 40s can be besieged by the problem. Topical acne treatment is generally the first line of defense against the painful lesions. The temptation to squeeze the blackheads or whiteheads to open them is common, and many people give in to that temptation at some peril. The patient runs the risk of staphylococcal or streptococcal infection unless a dermatologist under sterile conditions does this.
Nearly 100% of people between twelve and seventeen years of age have at least an occasional whitehead, blackhead or pimple, regardless of race or ethnicity. Many manage their lesions with over-the-counter topical acne solutions alone, but nearly half of adolescents have the problem severe enough to require treatment by a physician. Young men and women are affected about equally, but young men are more likely to have more severe, longer lasting forms of the problem.
One thing that is important for anyone treating this problem to remember is that resolution takes time, what works for one person may not work for another, and a dermatologist's help may be required. Topical acne solutions that promise fast results often get the attention of acne sufferers hoping for quick resolution, but no product can produce overnight results. Many factors affect resolution, including the cause(s) of the malady, a person's skin type and kind of acne lesions present; so it stands to reason that the same topical acne treatment won't be effective for every person. Further, a dermatologist may combine two or more treatment options for a patient, and he will be using one medicine in the morning and another at night. Or, two medications may be combined in one prescription. This skin ailment responds especially well to early treatment, so doctors recommend early treatment for maximum effect and prevention of scarring.
When topical acne solutions are not begun early, there can be scarring after the lesions have disappeared. A number of treatments to get rid of scars are available, if they are causing the patient embarrassment. For women, scars can often be concealed under makeup if they aren't severe. For men, growing a beard may be the answer. When those simplistic solutions are not enough, however, a frank discussion with a dermatologist is in order.
There are several types of scars, and different treatments will be appropriate for each of them. Superficial and deep soft scars can be treated with collagen injections under the skin that "stretch" and "fill out" the scars. The cosmetic benefit from collagen injections last three to six months. Additional injections to maintain the cosmetic benefit are done at additional cost. Early topical acne treatment will go a long way toward preventing the need for repetitive scar treatment.
Dermabrasion is thought to be the most effective treatment for scars that have occurred when topical acne solutions were too late in coming. A high-speed brush or fraise is used to remove surface skin and alter the contour of scars after the patient is given a local anesthetic. Dermabrasion doesn't work for all kinds of scars. For example, ice-pick scars may be more noticeable since they are wider under the skin than at the surface. Darker skinned patients may notice changes in pigmentation after this treatment that require additional treatment. Still other treatments are available, and all of the possibilities can be discussed with a dermatologist.
One of the most common topical acne solutions is benzoyl peroxide, which come in a variety of formulations: gels, lotions, washes, and creams. This treatment is generally used once or twice daily. One of its side effects is skin irritation, which generally is eliminated gradually by increasing the frequency of application. Several formulas of topical retinoids are also extremely effective against acne. Common side effects from these medications is dryness and burning which can be minimized by applying medication to completely dried skin after washing and applying only the minimum of the medication necessary. Skin problems like this are not mentioned in the Bible, but an encounter with God caused a reaction in the skin of Moses, as described in the following: "And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses knew not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him." (Exodus 34:29)
A third topical acne treatment contains antibiotics. Clindamycin, erythromycin, salicylic acid and sulfonamides are the most common topical antibiotics. These may have anti-inflammatory effects, and are usually applied once or twice daily to affected areas. There are other choices available as well, and the acne sufferer needs the advice of a physician to determine which of these many remedies will produce the desired results for him.
Acne is the term of plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and deeper lumps (cysts or nodules) that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and even the upper arms. Teenagers are the most common victims of this malady, but they are not the only ones. Adults into their 40s can be besieged by the problem. Topical acne treatment is generally the first line of defense against the painful lesions. The temptation to squeeze the blackheads or whiteheads to open them is common, and many people give in to that temptation at some peril. The patient runs the risk of staphylococcal or streptococcal infection unless a dermatologist under sterile conditions does this.
Nearly 100% of people between twelve and seventeen years of age have at least an occasional whitehead, blackhead or pimple, regardless of race or ethnicity. Many manage their lesions with over-the-counter topical acne solutions alone, but nearly half of adolescents have the problem severe enough to require treatment by a physician. Young men and women are affected about equally, but young men are more likely to have more severe, longer lasting forms of the problem.
One thing that is important for anyone treating this problem to remember is that resolution takes time, what works for one person may not work for another, and a dermatologist's help may be required. Topical acne solutions that promise fast results often get the attention of acne sufferers hoping for quick resolution, but no product can produce overnight results. Many factors affect resolution, including the cause(s) of the malady, a person's skin type and kind of acne lesions present; so it stands to reason that the same topical acne treatment won't be effective for every person. Further, a dermatologist may combine two or more treatment options for a patient, and he will be using one medicine in the morning and another at night. Or, two medications may be combined in one prescription. This skin ailment responds especially well to early treatment, so doctors recommend early treatment for maximum effect and prevention of scarring.
When topical acne solutions are not begun early, there can be scarring after the lesions have disappeared. A number of treatments to get rid of scars are available, if they are causing the patient embarrassment. For women, scars can often be concealed under makeup if they aren't severe. For men, growing a beard may be the answer. When those simplistic solutions are not enough, however, a frank discussion with a dermatologist is in order.
There are several types of scars, and different treatments will be appropriate for each of them. Superficial and deep soft scars can be treated with collagen injections under the skin that "stretch" and "fill out" the scars. The cosmetic benefit from collagen injections last three to six months. Additional injections to maintain the cosmetic benefit are done at additional cost. Early topical acne treatment will go a long way toward preventing the need for repetitive scar treatment.
Dermabrasion is thought to be the most effective treatment for scars that have occurred when topical acne solutions were too late in coming. A high-speed brush or fraise is used to remove surface skin and alter the contour of scars after the patient is given a local anesthetic. Dermabrasion doesn't work for all kinds of scars. For example, ice-pick scars may be more noticeable since they are wider under the skin than at the surface. Darker skinned patients may notice changes in pigmentation after this treatment that require additional treatment. Still other treatments are available, and all of the possibilities can be discussed with a dermatologist.
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