Sometimes it might seem a little unfair. You thought that your acne had finally cleared up, and it shows up again. Acne isn’t just a “teenager’s problem”, because more and more adults are getting it.
The acne you got as an adolescent is called acne vulgaris. It’s different from the condition called acne rosacea. The biggest recent breakthrough in the treatment of acne has been the advent of Retin-A, a type of vitamin A.
Some other treatments tackle the things that cause acne, and they can (and often are) used together. Some of these treatments are: Lactic acid, or glycolic/gluconic acid (all of these are alpha hydroxys) -Antibiotics (overuse can make the patient’s body antibiotic resistant) -Birth control pills -Topical antibiotic creams -Benzoyl peroxide -Accutane for severe cases
Accutane is the most hazardous of all of the above options, due to its risk of birth defects If you’ve chosen to use Accutane, and you’re female, make sure that you have a reliable birth control method on hand.
If you go to a doctor for your acne, it will be treated surgically. It can also be done at home. Generally it’s not recommended to squeeze pimples yourself, because it can spread acne from one area to another. It’s generally recommended that people who have more severe acne visit a doctor for treatment.
Those who have milder cases often can successfully treat their acne “over-the-counter”. Your corner drugstore is full of treatment options. Try one!
There are a lot of choices available as far as acne treatments go, and everyone is a little different. Try them until you find one that’s right for you. It is recommended to stick to a good diet and build up a regimen to find out the triggers that are causing your acne. The cure then involves not allowing that trigger to happen.
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