GoGoKitty’s Acne Secrets

We all want clear, pimple-free skin. Unfortunately, not all of us were blessed to have the model- look beautiful skin that we always wanted. People are always bombarded with those various skin diseases and we are always flocking to our drugstores to buy the latest wonder treatment for that naturally gorgeous skin.

We’re you aware that the skin is the largest organ in your body? Covering you from head to toe, the skin is one of the crucial parts of your body’s immune system. Remember that clean and pure skin means a healthy body and a delighted you.

Skin experts and practitioners recommend several natural acne treatments.

Here are several natural acne cures that we have researched just for you.

•  Cleanse your face twice a day (thrice at most) with mild and unperfumed cleanser. Avoid using soaps as they contain unnatural chemicals and ingredients that can damage your skin.
•  Refrain from touching your face. Stop putting your hands by your face! I am often guilty of this, leaning my hand on the side of my head while reading. Also rubbing or bracing your chin is another customary dilemma when reflecting. Refrain from stroking, touching, or scratching your skin with your hands. Your hands contain a larger amount of bacteria that can bring about acne flare-ups. It is possibly one of the most difficult things to avoid since much of the hand to face contact throughout the day we are unconscious of. Make it a habit to refrain from hand contact and be aware of it throughout the day to avoid bacteria.
•  Steer clear of the temptation to pick, prick and squeeze your pimples. This will propel the infection deeper into the skin and can cause severe scarring.
•  For minor to average acne, you can use non-perscription topical ointments, solutions, lotions or gels that have  benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or azelaic acid as an alternative to benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide is best at destroying P. acnes and may reduce oil production. Resorcinol, salicylic acid, and sulfur aid in the break down of blackheads and whiteheads. Salicylic acid also helps reduce the shedding of cells lining the follicles of the oil glands.
•  Topical antibiotic solutions and ointments can also be applied.
•  Tea tree oil is a natural antibiotic and antibacterial treatment and has a drying effect on the skin. It keeps the P. Acnes bacteria at bay along with reducing facial oiliness, which makes this oil a worthwhile investment.
•  Sulfur helps to heal existing blemishes by unblocking pores.
•  Alpha or Beta Hydroxy Acids (AHA or BHA) work by keeping the skin exfoliated. Glycolic acid, the most recognized of the group is a effective adjuvant therapy for moderate acne. Mandelic acid, a not as popular one, but one that combines the keratolytic properties of glycolic acid with natural antibacterial properties that assist reduce the occurrence of P. acnes, may be deemed to be a more useful alpha hydroxy acid in treating acne lesions. It is also no where near as irritating than glycolic acid, a concern that may be very significant to those with sensitive skin who are unable to use other treatments such as Retin-A, benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, or salicylic acid. It is successful in treating minor cases of acne on its own, and can be used efficiently with other remedies on mild acne.

These natural acne cures are usually effective for lesser to normal acne problems only. The results can take several weeks or around three to six months to be noticed. For more severe and serious acne conditions, do not wait to call your dermatologist.

Remember, in all that you do, simplicity and moderation is often the key. Do not mistreat your skin. Go easy and gentle. And put your best face forward.

If you’ve ever felt self conscious about being out and about with red inflammations and pock marks all over your face, I’m pretty sure you’re eager to know what severe acne treatment options are available.  In this post, we’ll discuss what the options are, what works and what may be best for your specific condition.

Your Skin and Severe Acne Treatments?

With severe acne in particular, It may be advisable to visit your local dermatologist first to discuss the treatment options available to you.  the best course of therapy is normally determined after a full examination of the condition.  Your dermatologist will be the best person to make a diagnosis and determination.

Avoid OTC Topical Treatments

A mild to moderate outbreak of acne will benefit from many topical over-the-counter solutions, if applied with a frequency of about once per month.  Severe acne outbreaks, however are prone to being far more sensitive.  Except for a limited number of these treatments, by using these options, you run the risk of making the condition worse.

If your acne outbreak is focused on your face, try to limit the amount of direct contact that you have with your face.  Do not wash with abrasive facial scrubs and absolutely do not try to pop anything on your face.  Rupture of the inflammation is likely, if you continue to pick at your face.  This could easily lead to a spread of the infection.

Severe Acne Treatment

Common Dermatological recommendations include:

Retinoids such as:

• Retin A
• Tretinoin
• Differin
• Avage
• Tazarotene
• Renova

Your health provider may even combine popular severe acne treatments. These may include:

• Ziana – A topical combination of clindamycin and tretinoin.
• BenzaClin – Cllindamycin used in conjuction with Benzoyl Peroxide.
• Benzamycin – This is topical erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide.

Also used for severe acne treatment is Spironolactone.  This medicine effectively lowers the level of male hormone in your system, male hormone is a major contributor to acne.  Sorry gentlemen, this medication is only available to women.  Hormone therapy, namely the use of birth control pills or oral contraceptives, is also very effective in the treatment of severe acne.

Some of the more potent drugs used in the treatment of severe acne include antibiotics in combination with Retin A.  Once the acne outbreaks clears up, the use of the antibiotics is discontinued.  One negative of this treatment option is the body will in time, become immune to the antibiotic. The problem is antibiotics may no longer be effective in treating not only severe acne, but other types of infections.

Arguably the most effective severe acne treatment is Accutane.  Most people only consider Accutane after all other treatments have been tried.  The problems people have experienced with Accutane are well documented.  If you consider this option, be sure to really grill your doctor about both the pros and the cons.

If you come away with one thing from this article, it should be that there are many choices for treating severe acne.  In time, you should be able to find the treatment option that works best for you.