ACNE TREATMENTS

Accutane is the most popular cystic acne medication; however it doesn’t work foreveryone. I assume that before taking another course of Cystic Acne Accutane:

You’d make sure to reduce the number of prescription drugs you’re taking during the course.

If a woman, you’re not planning to become pregnant.

You’re aware that at least for some adolescents there’s been a suggested linkage between depression and Accutane.

You’re planning on living in a generally healthy manner, eating well, exercising, not smoking, and not drinking to excess. You should be trying to do that whether or not you’re taking Accutane.  especially if you’re no longer a kid.

If you can say yes in response to all of the following statements and have been diligently following the doctor’s instructions I think you’re well with your rights to press the doctor for something more effective or to move on to a doctor who would be willing to give you a second course of Accutane or some other similar cystic acne treatment if that’s the only thing that will work. No, Accutane is not an ideal medication to cure cystic acne, but in my experience it does work like no other, at least for a time, and one has to look at the overall picture and consider how strongly the individual feels about his / her condition. 

You also should get your health checked out in general; there’s probably no connection to your skin condition, but you never know. But don’t feel guilty about being frustrated and angry with your current doctor, if that’s how you feel.  And anyone who thinks that acne is merely a superficial cosmetic condition obviously has never had a serious case.



By: cystic acne

Drama Queen asked:


What is the best acne treatment or product that clears skin fast and doesn’t dry skin. Tell me a product that you have used and it works for you. I have tried many acne creams but they usually dry my skin and create a rash, so my skin is sensitive. Please help me. Thanks!

It wasn’t all that long ago that Clearasil dominated the acne product industry with their acne treatment creams. They relied on benzoil peroxide that was touted at that time as being the most powerful topical acne fighting substance that was available. Benzoil peroxide is still being heavily used but it is now used as part of a more comprehensive acne fighting treatment program.

Multi-Stage Acne Products

These new acne fighting treatment systems now use a multi-staged treatment regimen that attack acne on several fronts. This is because although benzoil peroxide is highly effective it does have some negative side effects.

The Skins ph Level

For one thing, it has a tendency to alter the ph level in skin and leave it dried out and depleted of moisture and essential oils. So how important is the ph level of your skin? Just drop a cucumber in vinegar and see for yourself.

Dried Out Skin

Its the acidic acid in the vinegar that shrivels up the cucumber and turns it into a pickle and the same effect takes place in your skin. Acidic skin holds less moisture and will become dried out. So why is dry skin bad for acne effected skin?

Healthy Functioning Pore Openings

The reason, is that pore openings in dried out skin don’t function properly, which makes them far more vulnerable to invading acne causing bacteria. Hence, new three staged acne treatment systems have been developed that have a stage that counters these harsh side effects of benzoil peroxide.

New Skin Exfoliators

Another new effective acne fighting product that has been developed and is on the market is new non abrasive skin exfoliators that use mild acids, rather then grit to remove dead skin cells and coagulated oils from your skins pores. Unlike grit the only functions only on the surface, these new products are able to actually penetrate deep into the skins pores and function where it is needed the most.



By: Jake Sawteen

Acne is perhaps the most dreaded health problem when one is an adolescent. Due to hormonal changes related with puberty and subsequent blood impurities, yellow pus-filled growths appear on the face, which are known as pimples. When this happens, it is said that the person is suffering from acne.

Almost everyone will have pimples at one time or other in their lives. Normally, pimples go away in a couple of days, but if the person does not take enough care, then they could live a lifelong scar behind. Also, pimples can spread on the face quite fast, especially if they burst and their fluids come in contact with healthy skin. Though we know of acne as mostly occurring on the face, it also occurs on the chest, neck and back.

Youngsters put in a lot of effort and money in using medicines for acne available in the market, but with disappointing results. But there are several natural methods in which acne can be prevented. The following is a list of the best methods known to fight acne.

Treatment with Simple Home Remedies

Remedy 1

Wash your face with buttermilk several times a day. This will treat the pimples and also make your face shinier and healthier.

Remedy 2

Take a single seed of a jambula fruit (Indian Plum). Put it in water and rub it thoroughly so that it moistens completely. When the seed is sufficiently wet, then rub it thoroughly on the areas where pimples are present. This remedy is especially beneficial for the pimples that occur in adolescence.

Remedy 3

Just rub the peel of an orange onto the pimples so that its juices moisten them completely. Even this simple procedure done several times a day will reduce and even eliminate the acne.

Remedy 4

Take a ripe pumpkin. Mash it thoroughly and then rub it over the face for a long time. Keep it on the face for fifteen to twenty minutes. You will feel the skin drying up and stretching. This is when you must wash the face and then wipe it dry. Then apply the oil of either coconut or mustard onto the face. Do this for a week on a daily basis. Your acne problem will be solved and the skin of the face will become smooth.

Remedy 5

Mix ten grams of the powder of chana (Cicer arietinum, chana) and ten grams of haldi (Curcuma longa, turmeric) in curds. Apply this paste onto the skin. Wash it off when it dries. Continue this treatment for a week. The acne will clear out.

Remedy 6

Prepare a paste by dissolving the powders of lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), coriander and vacha (Acorus calamus, Sweet Flag) in water. Apply this on the face on a regular basis. It will treat acne and the skin will look as though it had never been afflicted with pimples.

Remedy 7

Roast some mustard seeds, chiraunji (Buchanania latifolia) and a dry orange peel in equal parts. Grind them to a very thin powder. Put a little water to give it a pasty consistency. Apply this paste on the face once everyday. It will solve your acne problem.

Remedy 8

Take some nutmeg and the water of red sandalwood. Break the nutmeg and mash it in the water of the red sandalwood. Applying this water on the face will take care of all the pimples and keep the skin lustrous and soft.

Remedy 9



Take the root of a neem tree and put it in water. Squeeze on the neem root repeatedly in the water with your fingers. When it is sufficiently wet and you feel the juices have begun to exude from it, take the neem root out and rub it on the pimples as though it is a piece of chalk. This is one of the quickest remedies to get relief from pimples.

Remedy 10

One more very simple but effective remedy is to prepare an infusion of the leaves of the tulsi (Ocimum sanctum, Holy Basil) and apply it regularly on the face. The infusion is prepared by taking two to four teaspoons of dried basil leaves in a cupful of water, bring it to a boil and then cool it for use.

Remedy 11

Take a cup of boiled water and add into it turmeric powder and the leaves of tulsi. Let the fumes of this solution come in contact with your face, as though you are having a steam bath. When done, wash the face immediately. This treatment will open up your sweat pores. But washing it immediately, you are removing the grime and the dust which causes acne. Hence this remedy is more of prevention than a cure.

Treatment with Special Ayurvedic Methods

Ayurveda suggests the use of the Kumkumadi lepam to be applied on the face. Before applying this paste, the face must be washed thoroughly. Another internal remedy is to take Saribadyasava in dosages of 15 to 30 milliliters with an equal quantity of water.



By: Dr John Anne

Most people in their lifetime are affected by acne at some time. An overproduction of oil and cells usually occurs during puberty, for women before a menstrual cycle and during menopause. Depending on the severity of the acne, the reaction to the medicine prescribed and the progress made in the treating of the symptoms, you may want to consider Light Therapy or Acne Laser Treatment. Some of the treatments you may want to discuss with a dermatologist and investigate are Light Therapy, Laser Therapy, Photodynamic Therapy (PDT), Laser Therapy and Chemical Peels.

Light Therapy – FDA has approved blue-light therapy for treating acne. Blue-light therapy is widely advertised and is probably the best-known of the light therapy for acne. It works by killing the acne-causing bacteria, and is used to treat inflammatory acne that will not respond to other acne therapies. The blue-light products of today do not contain ultraviolet (UV) light. UV light can damage skin and is no longer used. Blue-light therapy is usually prescribed in eight sessions and given over a four-week period. Each session can last about 15 minutes. Side effects can be mild and include short term pigment changes, swelling of treated areas, and dryness.

Pulsed Light Therapy – FDA approved for acne treatment, it combines pulses of green-yellow light and heat to treat mild to moderate acne, including inflammatory acne. The pulsed light and heat energy destroys acne and shrinks sebaceous glands, decreasing oil production. One of the main attractions of Pulsed Light Therapy is that these acne treatments cause little or no downtime and few side effects.

Diode Laser – Diode Lasers are designed to reach the sebaceous glands in the dermis, concentrating on this thick middle layer of skin, without harming the outer layer of skin. A study was performed on acne patients who were treated up to five times within a two week period. The patients acne lesions were reduced by 63%. Side effects of diode laser treatment include temporary redness and swelling of the treated areas.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) – This procedure is done with the combination of a drug that is activated by light called the photosensitizer. During this acne treatment, the hyperactive sebaceous glands are targeted. The photosensitizer is applied to the skin and is left on for a variable period of time. The skin is exposed to the light source laser light and the photosensitizer is then removed. This kills P. acnes, the bacteria responsible for acne. Side effects include pain during the procedure and discoloration afterwards.

Microdermabrasion – With this treatment, your practitioner presses a hand held device against your skin, blowing crystals to remove oils, breaking up dead skin and other imperfections. It’s like you’re polishing your skin and encouraging new skin growth. There are many materials that may be used, including aluminum oxide crystals, sodium bicarbonate crystals, diamond-tipped crystals, or salt crystals. Usually used with prescribed acne creams and gels for better penetration of the medication and increase the effectiveness.

Chemical Peel – Chemical peels have been used for a long time. Studies have shown that twice a week chemical peel treatments for 12 weeks can significantly improve acne. Under a doctor’s supervision a chemical peel of Glycolic acid or salicylic acid is applied to your skin to remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, remove whiteheads and blackheads, and generate new skin growth. Chemical peel are often used with prescribed acne creams and gels for better penetration of the medication. Side effects range from temporary redness, blisters, and crusting to scarring, infection and abnormal skin coloring.

Acne laser treatment and light therapy are more options for patients to consider in acne treatment. Each case of acne treatment is evaluated differently depending on the severity of what treatments have been used in the past and the success and failures of each one. By consulting with your doctor or dermatologist about acne laser treatment you will be able to incorporate the best plan of attack. The Acne Treatment site www.bestacnehelp.blogspot.com and www.AcneDevices.blogspot.com to help keep you up to date on news and treatment ideas.



By: Matthew Green

Bobby asked:

How long does it take for acne treatment to clear out the pimples under the skin, ie raise them to the surface?

Let’s face it, almost everyone has acne occasionally. It’s not because you are eating fried foods or chocolate. It’s not because of stress or a lack of personal hygiene. Acne is caused by impurities in the skin and body. Thus, internal cleansing may be the way to get rid of acne or to at least keep it under control. Topical medications and oral antibiotics may not clear up breakouts because they only target one or two of the causes of acne or just treat the symptoms. This can mean that a lot of different treatments may be required to handle a specific case of acne. And many treatments can have very undesirable side effects.

Natural methods of controlling acne go by various names such as Herbal, alternative, and holistic remedies. However it’s referred to, natural treatment is becoming one of the most popular forms of therapy for many diseases, including the treatment of acne. More and more people are viewing illnesses as a systemic problem, indicating that the body itself is out of balance and needs to be refortified.

Four Herbal Medicines That Help Cure Acne

Natural acne treatments work best for moderate cases of acne. They are designed to cleanse the system internally of toxins that contribute to the development of acne breakouts. The advantages of natural acne treatment are that it not only attacks the visible symptoms but treats the internal causes of the acne. Natural methods usually involve modifications in the diet because it focuses on cleansing the internal organs. These types of cures utilize herbs that nourish and heal vital organs and also aid in internal cleansing.

Herbal preparations and topical preparations that have been shown to be effective for the treatment of acne are:

1. Olive leaf extract-believed to strengthen the liver.

2. Herbal cortisone-mimics prescription cortisone as an effective treatment for acne without side effects.

3. Jing Huang Gao – a Chinese herbal cream for removing and preventing blemishes.

4. Tea Tree Oil-used topically, considered as effective as benzoyl peroxide treatments.

How Does Natural Acne Treatment Work?

Herbal acne remedies target the liver because it is the organ that cleans the blood of hormones. Hormones have been shown to influence acne but they also insure the body functions properly. When hormones are being over-produced it can lead to acne breakouts. Herbal treatments contain many plant nutrients that are rich in vitamins and minerals which the body needs to stay healthy and to function at peak efficiency. There has been no evidence to show that natural medicines have any negative side effects when used for treating acne and they are available without a prescription. In addition, herbal medicines may kill the fungi that weaken the liver. Many herbal treatments are designed to be taken seasonally, such as those that are intended to cleanse the colon and flush body toxins. Others may be taken daily as a regular supplement or used as a topical ointment.

A healthy liver functions much better, and does a better job of removing excess toxins and hormones from the system. This prevents the toxins from finding their way out of the body through the skin’s pores which leads to acne breakouts. The advantages of natural treatments are clear and certainly should be given a trial when trying to eliminate acne.

By: Abhishek Agarwal

EXPOSED ACNE TREATMENT REVIEWS!!! These reviews help you understand the significance, importance and implication of the exposed acne treatment to abolish the acne disease forever. Acne is a skin disease that has been infiltrating the people for so long, giving them skin infections, rashes, black heads and even bumps on their skin, thus disfiguring their bodily appearance.

People suffering from acne may have used several products to relieve themselves of this pain but most of them either don’t work or those which do, have serious side effects. The exposed acne treatment helps you to overcome this problem with a guarantee of not even a single side effect. This formulating of the treatment consumed a lot of time until the dermatologists and scientists came up with a medication involving natural. Specific items used in this treatment were aloe vera, hydroxyl acids, tree tea oil, herbs and vitamins and cyclomethicone which are known to be very skin friendly.

The reason for exposed acne treatment being such a big success is that it is not like other products restricted to just any one problem but it unhooks all the possibilities that could arise acne ever again. It has been devised in such a way to defeat this menace step by step completely. The exposed therapy first unblocks all the blocked pores and then starts to eliminate bacteria. It removes the bacteria from its roots, thus purging any chance of it returning ever again. Then the vitamins, herbs and oils make the skin smooth by reducing the surplus of sebum in the body. The last step is to burn out all the harmed skin and put on a new one on to it to eliminate the acne blemishes.

I hope this exposed acne treatment reviews were of help to you. Just make sure when you get into the treatment program, you follow it to the code i.e. being punctual and having the therapies regularly. If you do so, I can assure you that you will have an acne free skin in no time and you can be back to your own confident spotless skin. If you still have some doubts, surf the internet to make sure how successfully this exposed treatment works.



By: Alan Lim

Kellie J asked:


I have very pale and sensitive skin. Also, i have redness that i would Love to get rid of! But i don’t want to spend a fortune! Is there an OTC acne treatment that really works without breaking the bank??

eusuntanynohmooos asked:


I don’t have a lot of acne, only on my forehead, and I can’t say its really bad because its not. But it does bother me. I don’t break out a lot and when I do its only one spot, but that one gets really red and hurts a lot and than it scabs. So I have a lot of scars from them, and I want to get rid of them. What would be a good treatment?