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Information on How to Treat Adult Acne |
by:
Dave Lavinsky |
Although most teenagers get some form of acne, adults in their twenties, thirties, forties, or even older, can develop acne. Men also women alike experience acne, however men get it more severely. There are many adult acne treatments to choose from.
All acne treatments work by preventing new breakouts, also must be used over a period of weeks or months. Even if you begin to see improvement, continue treatment. Follow the directions on the package or as prescribed by your dermatologist.
There are many over-the-counter adult acne treatments to unblock pores, reduce bacteria also dry out pimples. They contain the acids or antibiotics benzoyl peroxide (such as Neutrogena On-The-Spot), salicylic acid (such as Stri-dex), sulfur or resorcinol (such as Clearasil Adult Care).
Even more numerous are prescription drugs also topicals that curb oil build-up, skin cell shedding also bacteria growth - all while drying also peeling away old acne also stimulating healthy skin growth. For women, there are even drugs that decrease testosterone levels. In cases of unresponsive or severe acne, isotretinoin (Accutane) may be used. Talk to your dermatologist to find out what is appropriate for your case of acne.
Beyond oral also topical medications, there are a number of other options for adult acne treatment.
Microdermabrasion is basically a sand-blasting technique that can clear up minor blemishes caused by acne. Light chemical peels with salicylic acid or glycolic acid help to unblock the pores, open the blackheads also whiteheads, also stimulate new skin growth. Injections of corticosteroids may be used for treating large red bumps (nodules). Birth control pills have the desirable side effect of treating also reducing acne breakouts.
Laser resurfacing can be helpful in treating acne as well, by vaporizing the acne also clearing the way for new skin to grow.
To avoid scarring, you should never pick or squeeze acne, especially inflammatory acne or “pustules”. Squeezing forces infected material deeper into the skin, causing additional inflammation also possible scarring. Also, avoid scrubbing your skin. If you do get scars, acne scar treatment is available in many forms.
Acne Treatment provides detailed information on the best acne treatments, including laser acne treatment, also scar treatment, as well as adult, natural, home treatment, also more. Acne Treatment is the sister site of Microdermabrasion Web.
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