Adult Acne Medication
Acne tends to affect adults even in their 40's. It is a misconception to think that only adolescents suffer from acne. Apart from your face, acne can affect different body parts like chest, back, and shoulder.In the case of adult acne, the mechanism involved in the formation of acne is the same as with teenage acne. A plug of fat, skin debris, and keratin get struck in a hair follicle enabling bacterial growth. When the hair follicle or duct is closed, it causes whiteheads. When it is open, blackheads can form.
Women are more prone to adult acne than men are. Dermatologists recommend treating adult acne according to the type of acne, as defined by them. One of the most common treatments is for them to squeeze out the acne using a sterile instrument. Dermatologists also recommend oil-free, non-comedogenic lotions and sunscreens for treating adult acne. Usually it is considered better to go in for low strength benzoyl peroxide.
Apart from scores of lotions and creams, there are several over the counter acne medicines which are to be taken orally. Since acne is considered to be caused by hormonal changes, producers of these oral tablets claim that they tend to restore the proper hormonal balance, thereby curing the acne.
Adult acne can also being treated with topical retinoic acid, which is a form of vitamin A. There are other herbal remedies available in the market for treating adult acne. One must have surely heard of the eastern systems of medicine and their acne treatments. You can also find out from your friends and family members, who may have successfully tried some form of acne treatment. The best person to consult would be your dermatologist, as he will able to recommend the best acne treatment for your specific case.
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posted by Mr WHO at 4:06 PM
3 Comments:
I find it funny that people assume only teenagers develop acne. I actually didn't have an acne problem until I hit my 20s. That's the irony of it all. I struggle with it more now than I ever have. Ugh...
Have you heard of mini fast to treat acne. Fasting can actually help the body to cleanse itself. 24 hours a day the body attempts to eliminate waste products, but is often hampered by the piling in of harmful foods. When you eat you actually stop the body cleansing process. This is because it now has to work on digesting new food. This is why fasting is good - it basically let your body cleanse itself. Every good thing has to be taken in moderation. Though fasting has its benefits, you need food to survive! What some people suggest is to have a mini fast. Try to have mini fast for your breakfast. Have one type of fruit for breakfast. This will slow down the cleansing process but still allow it to continue to a degree. Oranges are best. Have only one type of fruit. Not apples and oranges, not grapefruit and orange juice. Just one type of food for this breakfast mini fast. What I have learned from this mini fast acne treatment technique is that don't eat too much unnecessary food, as it affect our body cleansing process. It make sense why Muslim say they fast to cleanse their body. Please check out http://acne-clinic.blogspot.com for more information or click here
I have tried minomycin. And it works even for me being an adult. I have noticed it being prescribed the most for adults and it should be the first thing you try.
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