How to Treat Acne

The most common acne treatments aim at getting rid of keratin, bacteria and unnecessary oil and irritants. These acne treatments don't work 100% and often cause just as much damage as they solve.

Basic Acne Treatments

The most typical first steps is a solution utilizing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, which abrade away excess pore-clogging skin, kill bacteria and remove sebum. These treatments, however, can really dry out and irritate the skin, further aggravating acne. For example, benzoyl peroxide releases free radicals that damage skin tissue.

Next: Antiobiotics. These are equally available as a topical cream or in pill form. Lastly, you might have heard of accutane, which is an isotretinoin. This acne medication is typically used last and only if the preceding treatments have failed. Isotretinoins work on inhibiting sebum production. They are prescribed last due to their lengthy list of severe side effects.

Although you will learn how to clean your skin and get rid of oil, bacteria and keratin in a typical 'how to treat acne' lesson, a truly successful acne treatment will teach you more. First of all, the removal of the aforementioned acne contributors cannot guarantee the ability of underlying skin tissue to heal properly and replace themselves. Therefore, for complete treatment of acne, one should find an acne solution that both rids the skin of factors that induce acne, while simultaneously stimulating the skin to rejuvenate itself.

Acne Vulgaris Cosmetic Treatments

Acne laser treatment, chemical peels, dermabrasion and microdermabrasion get the skin to reproduce healthy skin at a faster rate. The underlying idea behind these methods is the controlled irritation or removal of skin cells to stimulate skin cell replication. The cells of the deeper layer of skin divide, creating a new, healthier layer of skin.

A newer bacteria killing method involves the use of light. Previously, UV light was employed until it was found to change cell DNA. Blue light acne treatment uses a special blue light that, in the process of disinfecting the skin, does not damage the skin. Like most dermatological procedures, blue light treatment is costly and requires several follow up treatments.

Supporting the Skin and Immune System

A balanced diet is important for healthy skin. As the largest organ of the body, the skin needs its own share of antioxidants and vitamins to function. Most people do not eat the recommended 3-5 servings of vegetables every day.

The most important vitamins in the maintenance of acne free skin (although not all-inclusive) are vitamins A and B. Vitamin A reduces the creation of sebum, fortifies the protective tissue and also acts as an antioxidant. It is involved in the maintenance and repair of skin tissue. Vitamin B complex includes several vitamins. Together, these vitamins revitalize skin and alleviate stress (that itself is a cause of acne). Other functions include removal of toxins, blood circulation improvement and maintenance of adrenal gland and immune system functioning.

It is essential to have a healthy immune system. What you see as acne is the body's immune response to antigens and damage to the sebaceous glands. There are topical creams available that can assist your skin in its immune response, right at the site of the acne lesion. Using products with natural antibacterial properties can quicken the skin's healing process, without the negative side effects of chemical medications. New developments in natural treatments have shown results in reducing bacterial infection by helping send signals to your system to increase the release of the skin's own natural antimicrobial peptides.

Side effects of your immune system in action include swelling and redness that is difficult to hide. Steroids and other prescription treatments used to reduce inflammation have negative side effects and actually suppress the immune system. Use an acne treatment that will alleviate inflammation naturally and curb excessive inflammatory reactions, without draining your body's germ fighting capabilities.

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