4 Topical Treatments for Acne Skin Care

The most annoying thing that can occur is acne/pimples. It occurs when hair follicles in the face get blocked and the growth of bacteria sets in. Many people have poor understanding of acne and they thought it is a result of poor hygiene habits. Worst of all, some that believed in this myth, actually made their acne condition worst by scrubbing your face too many times.

Some people also thought acne are caused by stress and having a bad diet. The worst myth is that acne should be allowed to run its course untreated. In fact, there is no reason why anyone should continue to suffer with acne. Dermatologists have many acne skin care treatments, both topical (to be rubbed on the skin) and oral (to be taken by mouth).

Acne Skin Care Treatment - Benzoyl Peroxide

Benzoyl Peroxide is the most commonly used treatment for acne and you can get it in almost any shop. After gently wash and allowing the skin to dry, apply the Benzoyl Peroxide to the affected areas. Benzoyl Peroxide typically takes several months to work. It is one of the least effective method for acne cure.

Acne Skin Care Treatment - Adapalene (Differin)

Differin is applied to dry skin and results are expected in 8-12 weeks. Differin has been linked with side effects such as sensitivity to light, initial flare-up of acne. It is not as irritating to the skin as other products.

Acne Skin Care Treatment - Tazarotene

Also, Tazarotene should only be applied to dry skin. It is recommended that users wash and wait 30 minutes for their face to dry before applying. Results can be expected in six to eight weeks. Tazarotene may cause redness, irritation, sensitivity to light, etc.

Acne Skin Care Treatment - Tretinoin

Like the other topical medications, Tretinoin should be applied to the affected areas every night at bedtime. Most users see an improvement in two or three months. Some users might find worsening of their acne after using the product. This is a common initial reaction and will be gone within a few weeks. Other side effects include dry, irritated skin and sensitivity to light.

There is no reason why anyone should suffer silently and believe in the ridiculous myths that people are creating. Never leave your acne untreated or you might suffer from heavy scares when you get old. If you have acne, do yourself a favor and make an appointment with a dermatologist and start looking better again!

January 27 2007 10:14 am Del.icio.us Digg Furl