Skin Care

Every person’s skin is different and each case of acne is different as well. Unfortunately what this really means is there is not any one, single treatment to cure any given case of acne. Generally doctors have to resort to experimentation or ‘trial and error’ methods to find the right products or combination of products for each individual they treat. This can be very frustrating for the acne sufferer. There simply are no quick-fix solutions to the dilemma of acne. There are, at least, some absolutes about what not to do when dealing with acne. For example: skin affected by acne should never be scrubbed. Scrubbing only prolongs the healing process because it inflames and irritates the acne even more causing more pimples. Also, never attempt to self-treat acne. Many over the counter acne medications can cause severe reactions in some people. Benzoyl peroxide for example should only be used in small amounts. Not only has prolonged use or overuse been proven to lead to premature aging of the skin, but many people experience allergic reactions to it. Let a well experienced dermatologist draw upon their professional experience when choosing which medications should be tried on your face first.

There are many products available to combat acne: Antibiotics are effective at unplugging pores and killing bacteria. Accutane dries up oils produced by the sebaceous glands of the skin. Oral contraceptives are effective at altering the hormones that stimulate the sebaceous glands. Most of the time any one of these prescribed medications works only in combination with over the counter remedies. If topical creams alone prove ineffective, doctors will usually combine them with an oral antibiotic. Acne doesn’t clear up overnight even in the best of cases so be patient. In fact even when an effective treatment is found, your skin will usually get worse before it gets better. Most doctors will let a treatment continue at least four to six weeks before making a determination about whether of not it is working for you. Be patient and do not be disappointed if the first treatment that you try does not work. Expect to try several different treatments before finally finding what works for you.

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