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Adult Acne Treatment – Simple
Solutions
By Kay Smith
Are you one of the millions of adults who have acne? Many adults are dealing
with acne, the first signs of wrinkles and grey hair all at the same time – talk
about physical and emotional tolls. Life just seems too unfair at times.
Fortunately, there are some simple solutions for treating acne. Really. You
don’t have to live with it.
To properly treat acne, one must first understand what causes it. When hair
follicles and sebaceous glands become inflamed acne follows soon after. Sebum is
an oily substance made by the sebaceous glands. Bacterial growth and
inflammation result when too much sebum is produced. According to the American
Academy of Dermatology, the four basic mechanisms contributing to acne are
hormones, increased sebum production, changes inside hair follicles, and
bacteria.
These simple solutions require persistence and consistency.
First things first, talk to a Dermatologist. A Dermatologist can provide you
with the best solutions for you based on your medical history, age, skin type
etc. Depending on the severity of your acne and your individual circumstances,
your Dermatologist may want to prescribe an antibiotic, a vitamin A derivative
like Isotretinoin, or one of the other acne drugs now available.
Use non-comedogenic products. Non-comedogenic basically means - not likely to
block the pores of the skin, or cause blackheads or acne. There are many non-comedogenic
products available today, including, makeup, foundation, moisturizers,
sunscreen, lip stick, etc. If it’s something that you apply to your skin you
should be able to find a non-comedogenic version. In fact, you can also find
non-comedogenic and medicated makeup with acne fighting ingredients like,
benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and sulfur. These products shouldn’t clog your
pores and should help treat acne.
Proper skin care is also very important. Gently washing with a facial cleanser
that contains benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or sulfur will also kill the
bacteria that causes acne. Proactiv Solution is one such product that is used my
millions of people – with great results. Whatever product you decide to use, do
not scrub your face as this can irritate your skin and make your acne worse.
Even though there is no cure for acne, there are several effective methods
available today to treat it. By discussing your acne with a Dermatologist you
can determine the best course of action for you. In the mean time, keep your
chin up – there are treatments available that will help you with your acne
situation. Imagine waking up one morning and noticing how clear your face is
becoming. It really is a great feeling!
About The Author
Kay Smith is the webmaster of http://www.BestAcneSolutions.com which provides
information, product reviews and news on acne and acne related products.
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