Acne is not just for adolescents. Adults can get it also, and it can occur repeatedly, clearing up and then coming right back. Read on to learn about some of the currently used acne treatments, and you’ll also get some tips on acne prevention.
If you got acne as a teen, it was probably acne vulgaris. This malady is quite different from the equally-embarrassing acne rosacea. Retin-A can sometimes cause redness and irritation, but there are some formulas on sale that are slow-releasing.
Some other treatments tackle the things that cause acne, and they can (and often are) used together. Some of these treatments are: Lactic acid, or glycolic/gluconic acid (all of these are alpha hydroxys) -Antibiotics (overuse can make the patient’s body antibiotic resistant) -Birth control pills -Topical antibiotic creams -Benzoyl peroxide -Accutane for severe cases
Of all those options, Accutane is the most dangerous because it can cause birth defects. If you’re a woman who’s opted to use Accutane, make sure that you use a birth control method to avoid getting pregnant.
If you have adult acne, it’s treated by surgical means in a doctor’s office, or at home through self-extraction. The results are immediate, but if you try to do it yourself, you might end up scarred or with an infection. Squeezing pimples yourself can also spread acne, so don’t do it! A doctor uses a sterile tool to prevent infection.
Buying an acne treatment can be confusing at first. Anyone who has tried knows this. There are a lot of choices available as far as acne treatments go, and everyone is a little different.
Most people will have to try more than one type of treatment in order to successfully clear up their acne. Try the various options until you find one that’s right for you. Many times its a matter of sticking to a whole regimen to try and get rid of the acne all together. Many times acne is caused by triggers which if reduced lead to acne going away.
