ACNE TREATMENTS

Acne is a part of growing up for almost every individual. Everyone faces some kind of acne in his/her lifetime at least once. Sometimes acne can become a nightmare of the teenager’s life. Some cases of acne can be treated with a simple face wash or over the counter medicines but in some cases a dermatologists help is badly needed. Before you opt for any kind of acne treatment you should be properly equipped with all the basic information regarding the treatment and its effects. There are two types of acne treatment

• Topical treatment

• Oral treatment

Depending on the acne condition a dermatologist can suggest any one of above mentioned methods or both. Following points should be kept in mind during the acne treatment.

Purpose of Acne Treatment:

Before starting the acne treatment you should understand what kind of acne you have and what its intensity is. The main purpose of acne treatment should be to stop it from spreading and reappearing and to avoid any possible scars.

Things to remember:

• You should always keep in mind that you can control and cover you pimples to avoid any possible embarrassment (for teenagers especially).

• There are certain treatments available for avoiding acne scars.

• Acne responds very well to early treatment. You should consult a dermatologist as soon as pimples start to appear on your skin.

• Acne cannot be cured over night. Acne treatment takes long time to show results. Acne may flare up at the start of treatment however it will start to decrease within a few days.

Selection of suitable acne treatment

You can select the best type of acne treatment for yourself by keeping in mind your skin type and acne severity. If you are suffering from mild acne then you can use an acne wash or some OTC medicine. If you are suffering from severe acne then you should not opt for any medicine by yourself rather you should consult a dermatologist for proper acne treatment. You should keep in mind the possible side effects of your treatment. Before starting any acne treatment you should keep in mind your previous reaction to different medicines, if any. Type of the skin plays a very important role in acne treatment. Most of the time acne treatments are prescribed according to the skin type.

By: Susan Moro