Acne Therapy
Acne March 8th, 2010
Acne is caused by excessive sebum production is exacerbated by bacterial infections, peeling skin cells too quickly and inflammatory reactions. Handling of acne is intended to address these four factors, a different degree in each patient. In general, acne treatment according to severity can be explained as follows:
Acne Light
Mild acne can be treated topically (externally) are widely available in the market, both positioned as a drug and cosmetic facial treatments-shaped soap, lotions, creams, gels, and more. Active substances in the product include:
Benzoyl peroxide and alcohol to kill acne bacteria. Benzoyl peroxide is also a bleaching agent, if you use it to treat acne on the back of the body, do not use a nice dress because the color can fade.
Salicylic acid skin peel to overcome, opening the pores and prevent lesions.
Acetone to reduce skin moisture.
Resorkinol to overcome mild acne lesions.
Drugs on the new generally felt the benefits after 4-8 weeks and should continue to be used even though acne is gone to prevent recur.
Medium Pimples
If a quarter of your face covered with acne, you have been affected by acne and should consult with a doctor / dermatologist. Dermatologist will prescribe a topical prescription medication may be combined with systemic (oral). If necessary, a dermatologist may take action to remove acne lesions and “peel” your face.
Prescription topical medicines include a more potent antibiotic that kills acne bacteria and types of retinoids that opened pores and prevent acne. Oral antibiotics of erythromycin, tetracycline, and others may also be given to kill the population of the acne bacteria.
Acne Weight
Severe acne characterized by inflammation, lesions in, and the widespread distribution that can cause permanent marks when cured. Handling must be extensive and often take a long time after going through various experimental therapies. In addition to drugs used for this type of acne is, a dermatologist may provide contraceptive drugs that suppress the activity of skin gland and other hormonal work.
Severe acne often requires medical measures to eliminate or to keep the skin remain smooth face (cosmetic act). Here are alternative actions that may be a dermatologist:
Peeling skin. Mild chemicals such as glycolic acid and other experts can be used to remove the skin and the head of acne papules.
Extraction of blackheads. Extraction head pimple with a sterile surgical tweezers.
Drying and incisions. Drying and acne surgery done on a large pimple lesions may not respond to treatment.
Phototherapy. Irradiation with a laser and light to kill bacteria carried acne quickly. However, these measures are expensive and many still doubt its effectiveness.
