Say Goodbye to Acne

The main problem with most of the acne treatments and acne products is that not everyone reacts the same way to the same treatment; in other words what worked for one may not work for another. Because I’m a registered nurse and have come in contact with many acne patients, I’ve learned a lot over the years about acne, acne scars, acne treatments and treatments for other skin conditions. Living with acne can be very difficult, and it may be even more difficult to find just the right acne treatment for you.

The most commonly known types of pimples are whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, nodules and cysts. Acne is the most common of all skin diseases. Baby acne is basically a rash seen on the cheeks, chin, and forehead of infants. Acne rosacea is a red rash seen predominantly on the face.

Experts usually don’t agree on what causes acne. If you’ve heard that dirty skin causes acne, it doesn’t – it’s definitely not true. Doctors think certain factors might cause or contribute to acne including, but not only, hormone increases in teenage years, hormone changes in pregnancy, starting or stopping of birth control pills, heredity, medicines and greasy make-up.

When you wash your face use a very soft touch, taking care not to rub or scrub your skin too hard. Since the latest research indicates a connection between stress and acne, make a serious effort to cut down on stress any way that you can. For the best acne treatment, which has worked for many, apply (preferably organic) virgin coconut oil to the area daily; try it on a small test area for a day or two first.

If you wear make-up make sure to choose it very carefully; it should be free of any oils. Too many chemicals can strip your skin of its natural oil protection and the skin will overproduce oil to compensate for it, blocking your pores and causing even more acne. Treatment with raw organic apple cider vinegar will work better on your skin if it isn’t already noticeably irritated from acne medicines, acne products or other failed treatment.

Try not to touch your affected skin to eliminate any possible contamination. One treatment method that some people have used is applying cornstarch, egg whites or milk of magnesia as a facial mask. It bears repeating, you want to be good to your delicate skin and never, never pop or squeeze a pimple no matter how tempting.

Besides an acne condition, if you also have eczema or dry skin, coconut oil will treat those skin conditions too. Raw apple cider vinegar application to the skin is a cheap, alternative acne treatment that has worked for many adults, teens and children with acne, zits, pimples, or other types of blemishes. Try applying a very thin layer of coconut oil and massaging it deep into the skin to heal and soothe the affected area.

It’s easy to treat acne cheaply, simply, naturally, yet still very effectively, at home. Drinking a lot of pure, filtered water may be one of the most important things you can do today for your acne, thus working from the inside out.

In any case, no matter what skin or acne treatment you choose, whether it’s chemical, drugs, alternative, or natural methods, changing your usual diet will be the best treatment you can do for your acne and you’ll achieve overall good health in the process. Adding a lot of fresh, raw fruit to the diet has helped many people clear up their skin conditions; there are tons of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients in fruits and vegetables. To cure yourself of acne, you need to correct the problems that are going on inside of your body that are causing the acne.

When your liver gets overloaded with toxins it will send the toxins out through your skin as well as your other organs of elimination. Some alternative doctors recommend eating a raw clove of garlic daily for acne; you can chop one up finely and add it to your daily salad!

Use olive oil with a tablespoon of very fresh flaxseed oil in your salads. Good nutrition will help your skin from the inside out. The next time you want to have a snack, instead of junk food, help your skin by having an apple, orange, peach, pear, banana, plum, berries or other fruit.

Eating foods with EFA’s (essential fatty acids) are particularly important for people with dry skin or acne. Eat at least one or two organic apples a day while working to clear up your skin; apples are good for skin health. Make sure they’re organic so you can eat pesticide-free skin (most of the apple pectin is in the skin), which also helps with constipation.

Be assured that scientists are constantly looking at new non-invasive ways to treat acne. Naturally you can’t expect to get rid of your acne in just a few days; natural treatments take a little time to work; but if you are persistent, you’ll get blemish-free skin and won’t experience any of the dangerous side effects that you might find in commercial acne medicines or treatments. Don’t give up – try everything you can until you get relief from your acne condition.

By: Helen Hecker

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Moderate acne can be treated by Periostat, a prescribed acne medicine. Doxycycline is the main ingredient used in this drug. Besides treating acne, it has other medical applications such as malaria and infections on the skin, bone, stomach, respiratory tract, sinuses, ear, and urinary tract. It is a usual practice for the dermatologists to prescribe Periostat to their acne patients. Unfortunately, many of them don’t really under the complications that arise from the use of this drug. Therefore, after obtaining the true picture of this medicine, you may be on a quest for a safer acne treatment.

Many users share their plight after taking Periostat. They suffer a number of serious side effects. Few of them don’t warrant immediate medical attention. Users frequently reported that they are suffering from anxiety, loss of appetite, difficulty in breathing, bloating, nausea,pain during swallowing, numbness of the hands and feet, stomach upset, tiredness, dizziness, headache, rash, sensitivity to sun, dry skin, and chest pain. You should prepare to undergo these uncomfortable experiences should you take this acne medication. Nevertheless, side effects are not the only ones you should be worried about.

Prolonged consumption of this prescribed acne treatment may lead to other health risks. You may develop gastrointestinal upset and yeast infections. In addition, there is a possibility of developing new strands of bacteria that may render this antibiotic useless. Specific medicines and birth control pills can prevent Periostat from treating acne. Furthermore, some natural health products can be a hindrance to the acne medicine. By making known all the current medications to your doctor is the best step to take. Failure to disclose such information may render the medication ineffective against zits.

Take note of the following valuable information. You would find it useful when you take Periostat.

This medication may cause some defects o n the fetus. Thus, pregnant women should not take the risk until they receive green lights from their doctors.

If you are breast feeding, make sure your doctors have determined that Periostat is safe for you. You baby can accidentally consume this medication through breast milk. There are reports that it can affect the development of the babies’ bone and tooth.

Throw away unused Periostat tablets that have passed the expiring date. Cases of kidney damage have reported from the use of expired tablets.

Never take antacids and vitamin supplements such as calcium, iron, magnesium, or sodium bicarbonate after you take Periostat. They can compromise the effectiveness of the acne medicine.

Don’t stay too long under the sun. Your skin may be very sensitive to the ultra violet rays. Extended sunlight exposure can burn your skin.

The doctors may not recommend you this acne treatment drug if you have kidney or liver disease.

Always take the tablet with a full glass of water (8 ounces).

By: Andy Lim

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