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Acne Medication- An Overview |
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Acne is a universal problem. Contrary to what most
teenagers (and even some adult acne sufferers) might believe, it is not
a symptom of poor facial hygiene. While nearly everyone suffers from and
are eager to get rid of acne, a surprising number of the sufferers lack
the basic information in order to help them deal with the problem in a
rational manner. Which is why, the field of acne cure is filled with
myths, falsehoods and much more. The trick to finding the ideal acne
medications is pretty straightforward.
One must consult a qualified and
experienced dermatologist for a proper diagnosis and subsequent
treatment. This is because no two varieties of acne are caused by the
same factors and as such, the acne medications differ greatly. Not
knowing about acne is one thing. But using the wrong acne medications is
an altogether different matter. The wrong acne medications will not only
be inefficient in getting rid of acne, it could also result in permanent
scarring.
Acne medication is primarily of three
types. The first kind of acne medications is the wide array of lotions
and creams that can be found in just about any pharmacy of drugstore.
While these are sometimes sufficient to treat and cure milder forms of
acne, those with more acute acne will have to go in for professional
counseling and diagnosis. This leads us to second type of acne
medication which consists of prescription drugs. Prescriptions drugs are
highly individualized in nature and are often prescribed by a qualified
dermatologist only after having ascertained the nature and cause of
individual acne. These could range from simple azelaic acid creams,
through Benzoyl Peroxide to Accutane for severe cases of acne. However,
do remember that these acne medications should always be taken only upon
the recommendation of a qualified medical professional. They should not
be treated like over the counter drugs and treated lightly.
The final kind of acne medication is traditional or home made remedies.
While most people believe that this kind of acne medication is of no
real use, studies have revealed that homemade acne remedies are
sometimes very effective in curing simple cases of acne. Most of these
acne medications contain a combination of herbs and plants which are
ground up and applied on the affected area. Maybe it is because of the
properties of those plants, or even due to sheer belief, but this sort
of acne medications has shown surprising results. However, no guarantees
can be made. Again, it would be a good idea to consult a qualified
medical professional before sampling any of this sort of acne medication.
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