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Inflammatory Acne Vulgaris And Acne Cures |
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With some ailments, the name says it all. Acne, the
dreaded symptom that manifests itself as pimples or zits, is
scientifically called Acne vulgaris. And true to its name, it is
unsightly and often causes more than physical scarring among millions of
teens worldwide. But like any other bodily manifestation, acne too has a
cure. Sure, there are a wide array of them available in the marketplace
to help you choose from, but truth be told, acne is not a permanent
condition and acne cures that work actually exist.
Before one starts looking at available acne cures, it might be a
good idea to try and understand what causes acne in the first place.
Contrary to popular belief, acne is not caused by bad facial hygiene.
Nearly everyone believes this though and any acne cures, that stem from
this belief are unlikely to work. What does cause acne however is
hormonal changes in the body that result in the production of excessive
oil from the sebaceous glands.
In some other cases, acne is caused when
the pores are blocked or when the sebaceous glad itself is a victim of
some infection. In order to work, acne cures must first target the
underlying problem. An acne cure that targets the infection of the
sebaceous glad for instance is unlikely to work in a case when the acne
is a direct result of hair duct blockage. Like with any other illness,
acne cures too must target and work on the root cause of the problem.
There are several kinds of acne cures available in the market. First, there
are topical acne cures. These usually comprise some creams or lotions
that can be applied directly to the affected area. These kinds of acne
cures normally include topical antibiotics, glycolic acid, lactic acid
and gluconic acid. In some cases, such acne cures might also involve an
active ingredient like azelaic acid cream and in cases where the acne is
severe, accutane and sotret might be active components. Apart from the
topical, there are also several oral acne cures available. Most chemists
and drugstores have a wide variety of oral acne cures available readily
on their shelves. However, before using such acne cures, it might be a
good idea to see a dermatologist, who can not only identify the cause of
your individual acne, but also prescribe the most suitable treatment for
you. A recent innovation in the acne research field has brought to the
fore another kind of acne cure. This is laser acne treatment and is
becoming increasingly popular as the results have proven to be spectacular.
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