A program to eliminate acne

February 14th, 2010 |

Author: admin

no acne_resize According to the latest figures from the National Institutes of Health, about 85% of young adults experience some degree of acne. In the majority of cases, the problem is mild and does not last too long. But for many millions going through their teen years, acne can be a serious problem. As a clarification, acne is not a disease but, because of the psychological damage caused to those who have it, it has become the focus of attention from both the medical profession and the pharmaceutical industry. So, what should you do if you or your family start to show the first signs?

The first step is try not to panic. The medical evidence is clear. Stress is not a cause of acne, but excessive anxiety and panic may be an aggravating factor. Everyone should stay calm and make emotional preparation to face the inevitable comments and, in some case, bullying. One of the consequences of this is a refusal to cover up the problem. A number of cosmetics companies sell heavy foundation powders with the promise that they will cover every blemish. This is the worst thing you can do. You must avoid putting anything on your face that may block the pores. The skin must be allowed to shed dead cells naturally. To help this process, you can use an exfoliating product to remove surface oil and some of the bacteria. But, in line with this refusal to panic, you must not wash the skin more often or scrub at it with abrasives. Wash no more than once in the morning and last thing at night. Use a soap without any miracle ingredients that might irritate the skin. Never rub the skin excessively. One cleaning product that many find helpful is benzoyl peroxide. This only costs a few dollars and helps to keep the surface of the skin healthy. If the spots continue to form, the next step is a retinoid cream which encourages the skin to shed the top layer of dying cells more rapidly. The stronger versions of this product are only available on prescription. If in doubt, prefer products and drugs that contain vitamin A. This has been shown to be the most effective active ingredient.

If all else has failed, the drug to turn to is accutane. This is a powerful drug that succeeds in a high percentage of cases during the first period of treatment. If there is residual acne, it succeeds on the second period of treatment. While its use is within normal risk levels for men to use, it should only be used by fertile woman if real precautions are taken. In both laboratory tests and real world experience, there is a one-third chance this drug will damage a fetus. In the US, the iPledge program is standard. If you propose to use accutane, you should take absolute precautions to prevent conception. All doctors supervising the program will test women before, during and for three months after the period of treatment to confirm birth control measures are being taken. The risk of birth defects is simply too high to take any other course. Although women can buy this drug through an online pharmacy without a prescription, it should still be used responsibly.

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