November
Does An Acne Cure Really Exist?
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Acne, which strikes many people from all walks of life, is a skin disorder that results from the action of hormones on the sebaceous glands of the skin. Although mature adults and infants are sometimes affected, it’s most common among teens and young adults. People have been suffering from acne for centuries. However, after all this suffering the question still needs an answer…can you actually cure acne?
Because there are so many people suffering with this disorder it really is no wonder the market is saturated with a ton of so called acne cures. Even though some acne medicines like accutane do provide relief for certain acne sufferers, most dermatologists and doctors would probably deny the fact that acne cures actually exist.
Non-prescription acne cleansers, astringents, pimple creams, and moisturizers are some of the over-the-counter products many acne sufferers will resort to. These usually help unplug whiteheads and blackheads and encourage the skin to peel off.
Topical antibiotics prescribed by dermatologists help fight acne by means of killing the bacteria that infect the pores. It must be noted that longer use of these forms of acne cures may cause some bacteria to become resistant to them. Many may also produce side effects, such as dryness, redness, and irritation.
Oral anitbiotics are another option which relieve acne by killing the bacteria. Nausea and dizziness are some of the side effects to consider when taking oral antibiotics.
One other alternative to consider that may be the most controversial are vitamin A derivatives. They can prevent skin cells from clumping together and they promote shedding of the skin. With this option there are a number of side effects, such as dryness, redness, and irritation. Much care and caution must be used when considering these derivatives because there have been some cases reported that attribute some birth defects and psychological disorders to their use.
As always, prevention is easier than curing. As the old saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is like a pound of cure”!
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