Prescription Acne Remedies
When to Turn to Acne Remedies Prescriptions If you have mild to medium forms of acne, you can most likely treat it with over the counter acne remedies. That is, you do not need a prescription from your dermatologist. The top acne products that we recommend on this website all falls under the non-prescription acne remedies. In the case where you are suffering from severe acne, you may need more stronger acne remedies to treat your acne. In order to get access to these types of medications, you will need to visit a dermatologist to obtain a prescription. There are two types of prescription acne remedies – pills to be taken orally and topical cream/lotion to...
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Over-the-Counter Acne Remedies The products in our top acne products review falls into the acne remedies without prescriptions category. You will probably not find these acne remedies in your local pharmacy even though they are considered over-the-counter acne treatments. These are available exclusively through online purchases only. The only product you may find in your local pharmacy is Pro-Activ as it is quite heavily promoted. The acne remedies you will find in your local pharmacy will most likely be ones you have never heard off. If you do insist on purchasing these types of acne remedies, please consult a dermatologist first. Most of these products are meant to be used topically. That is they are only targeted to be used on...
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Natural Acne Remedies The use of natural acne remedies to treat acne has been used during the turn of the century. The ingredients used in these natural acne remedies have been passed down from generation to generation. The use of natural acne remedies are usually successful in treating mild forms of acne. So don’t overlook the benefits of these natural acne remedies. Ingredients used in natural acne remedies Over the centuries, herbalists or apothecaries relied on nature’s herbs (considered to have medicinal effects) and natural remedies for treating almost all kind of illness. Some of today’s acne product tretments will contain some of these herbal medicinal properties. All of the top acne products that we...
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Severe Acne According to many dermatologists, there are four types of severe acne. Severe acne affects more than just the physical body; it can emtionally and psychologically take over every aspect of a person’s life. One’s self-esteem is impacted and the person can be withdrawn from scociety. Severe Acne #1: Acne Conglobata Of the four sever acne listed here, Acne Conglobata is the most severe one. Characteristics of Acne Conglobata are large and have great number of inter-connected nodules accompanied by blackheads. These skin lesions can become ulcerated (open wound) thus leading to skin scarring. Acne Conglobata can be found on the face, back, chest, upper arms, thighs and buttocks (bum). Acne Conglobata usually occurs between the ages of...
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Types of Acne Acne is a common term used to describes all types of skin lesions. There are medical terms to describes the different types of acne. Here they are: Types of Acne #1: Acne Vulgaris Acne vulgaris is the medical term for the common acne. This is the type of acne that affects mainly teenagers. Mild to severe acne vulgaris is characterized by the following lesions: Types of acne #2: Whiteheads Whiteheads is where the pores of the skin is completely blocked. It traps the sebum (oil) and dead skin cells. The sebum appears white on the skin as it is totally under the skin. This is why it is called whiteheads. They do have a shorter life span...
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Causes of Acne There are many causes of acne. According to researchers, the major causes of acne are hormones and genetics. Other causes of acne include medication, cosmetics, personal hygiene and environment. This will vary from person to person. This is also the reason why some acne treatments will work for some people and not for others. Causes of Acne: Hormones The period in one’s life when the body undergoes major changes is puberty. It is during this teenage period that the body starts to produce hormones called androgens (both boys and girls). These androgens causes extra oil, called sebum, to be produced. This, in turns, mixes with dead skin cells and bacteria. This mixture...
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Acne Myths Acne myths is a fact of life. No matter how false they are, people will continue to believe in them. Acne myths get passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth. They may seem logical at first but by understanding how the body works reveals their “un-truths”. Here is the list of acne myths. Some may sound similar to you: Acne Myths #1: Poor hygiene is a cause of acne At first, this may sound logical. By washing your body frequently, you are keeping your skin clean, right? The oil and dead cells which are the main cause of acne are located beneath the skin’s surface. So no amount of washing will get rid of the oil and dead...
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What is Acne (Medically known as Acne Vulgaris)? Acne is a skin condition (lesion) that can appear as pimples/blackheads/whiteheads or as complex as red, blocked pores (cysts). In the worst case situation, they can leave scars around the affected area and can be quite painful. While a majority of acne occurs on the face (especially forehead, nose and chin – known as the T-Zone), it can also appear on the back (the second commonly affected area), neck, upper arms, chest, and shoulders. Acne also affects people of all ages, gender and race, even babies. But a majority (85%) are people in their teens (12-17). What is Acne – The Teenage Years Why teenagers? This is the puberty years where...
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