The most common home treatment for acne is twice
daily application of a
benzoyl peroxide solution such as Neutrogena On-The-Spot. This works by
killing bacteria, drying up the oil, and causing your skin to peel. It
is effective for minor acne (whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples).
Prescription or over-the-counter antibiotics like
Stri-dex or Oxywork kill the bacteria which, with oil, causes acne.
For an even more surefire acne treatment, your
doctor may suggest chemical skin peeling, removal of scars by
dermabrasion or laser, or removal or drainage of cysts.
Synthetic Vitamin A derivatives, or retinoids, are
for severe acne, which take the form of redness, nodules and cysts.
Retinoids include creams and gels such as Retin-A and isotretinoin
pills - Accutane. Accutane is an effective acne treatment in that it
works to reduce the size and production of oil glands in the skin. Its
effects are unbeatable and last a long time – six months – which is why
it is so expensive ($450 per bottle). Pregnant and sexually active
women must avoid retinoids, because they cause severe birth defects.
Laser resurfacing is the newest way to remove acne
and acne scar tissue, among other uses. It is showing itself to be a
very effective means of clearing up acne permanently, and is quickly
surpassing dermabrasion in popularity. It works by vaporizing unwanted
tissue, clearing the way for new healthy skin cells to grow.
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