AcneTalks

What is Isotretinoin?
Isotretinoin (brand name: Accutane) is that magic pill, which has actually brought a revolution in the world of acne treatments. Presently, it is the most popular and effective way to treat acne of all types. Whenever the word acne treatment is uttered, it is somewhere, somehow related to Isotretinoin. It belongs to the family of retinoids which are similar to vitamin A.

Blue light acne treatment or photodynamic therapy is one of the most popular and effective laser acne treatments. This acne treatment involves the use of a highly focused beam of light to destroy acne causing organisms known as P acnes. Since this light does not involve the usage of lasers or ultraviolet light, it is regarded as absolutely safe for treating acne. In fact, blue light acne therapy has even been approved by the FDA as an acne treatment. A typical blue light therapy session does not last for more than fifteen minutes.

Deep rolling scars could all be best treated with the help of subcutaneous incision or subcision. It is a very effective method that has been in use to treat even the deepest of rolling scars quite effectively. So, how is it to treat acne scars with subcision or subcutaneous incision? Let's take a look.

Punch Excision is a surgical method used to treat acne scars. It is used for ice-pick and deep boxcar scars. A punch biopsy tool is used in this procedure. It comes in diameters ranging from 1.5 mm to 3.5 mm. It has to be of the size of the scar, including the walls of the scar. Local anesthesia is given and the scar is excised with the punch tool. The skin edges are then sutured together. The new scar that takes shape, fades away with time. Further, resurfacing techniques can be used to make it disappear completely.

Tretinoin is a derivative of vitamin A. This drug is primarily used for skin care purposes. It works as an effective cure to acne and can be even used for treating wrinkles and hyper pigmentation.

Most of the acne treatments fail to work for certain individuals just because they do not use them in the right way. It is very important that you know the right way to use an acne treatment  product for it to produce the desired results.

Acne is a stubborn skin problem for sure. But, it can be dealt with, only if you know the right way to do so! Not to say, it's always better if you can prevent it firsthand. So, how does one prevent acne?

Minocycline is an antibiotic that works by fighting the bacteria that exists in the body. This drug falls into the category of tetracycline antibiotic. This drug boosts the power of the immune system and makes it more deceptive to various bacteria.

The color of African-American skin is darker than that of other ethnic groups. This means that their skin has an abundance of melanin which is a pigment found in different quantities in different people. Since the melanin content in their skin is high, they need to take extra care of their skin. They should take steps to prevent acne, as acne scars will be more prominent on their skin. Using the wrong or an unsuitable product may cause discoloration of skin.

Want to get rid of acne? Lavender oil can be of great help. This essential oil works on your acne in several ways and offers you an acne free and healthy complexion. And, that too without causing any unwanted side effects.