Acne! Tips On Methods To Tackle It

Acne has been a disturbing skin problem a lot of people needs solution to, most times people apply different skin MEDs and Methods but still can't seem to get it right.




It sure goes beyond using all kinds of face gel or acne creams that you lay a hold on, its a more of the methods you apply.






Just as stretch marks are totally embarrassing! So also is acne too.
We have to deal with lots of funny and embarrassing looks from people who kind of look at us as if you are the worst people on earth.




So why can't my face be as smooth as that of this man above? Well you can surely achieve that in due time if you actually apply the right methods and long time treatment.

Blackheads and bumps, pimples and cysts are a
rite of passage of 90 percent of teenagers. But
studies show that up to 54 percent adults get
acne, too. The combination causes the production
of excess oil by sebaceous glands in your skin,
plus a buildup of dead skins cells. Together they
clog pores, creating a breeding ground for acne-
causing bacteria. Everything from genetics to
stress to hormones can initiate skin changes that
clog pores, ratchet up inflammation, can give
acne bacteria a cozy place to breed. Tiny dark
sports (blackheads) or small bumps (white
heads). If clogged pores become infected or
inflamed, they turned red; white pus inside may
be visible. Larger bumps may signal clogs and a
buildup of oil deep within pores. If these become
infected, they’re called cysts and can leaves
scars.
Experts have said for years that foods like
chocolate and French fries don’t cause acnes but
research suggests that diets generally high in
sugar and refined carbohydrates could play a role.
In a study of 43 young men with acne, those who
followed a low-glycemic diet – involving foods
that have a minimal impact on blood sugar levels
– had 23 percent fewer blemishes after 12 weeks.
Aim to get plenty of fruits and vegetables and
choose whole grain products when you eat foods
like rice and pasta. If you’re prone to acne, these
strategies can help prevents flare-ups, whether
you’re 14 or 44.
Open Your Pores With Products Containing
Salicylic Acid Resorcinol, Or Lactic Acid
These ingredients are also called alphahydroxy
acids and beta-hydroxy acids. Available in dozens
of drugstore gels and creams, they work by
preventing pores from clogging by breaking down
the thick, gunky mix of skin cells and excess oil
that starts the whole acne cycle. Some even act
as chemical peels to unblock pores that are
already clogged. In one State University of New
York study of 30 people with acne, salicylic acid
was better than benzoyl peroxide for reducing
pimples.
Stop Bacteria With Benzoyl Peroxide
This inexpensive drugstore remedy is a proven
bacteria stopper that fights acne’s top culprit, the
bacteria Propionibacterium acnes. Its advantage
over oral antibiotics and most antibiotic creams
and gels: It works even on P.acnes that are
resistant to the most widely used antibiotics for
acne, such as tetracycline and erythromycin.
Some experts estimate that bacteria are antibiotic
resistant in at least half of all case of acne.
In one British study of 649 people with acne, 60
percent of those who use benzoyl peroxide for 18
weeks saw significant reduction in blemishes,
while only 54 percent of volunteers who got the
oral antibiotics tetracycline or minocyline saw an
improvement.
Benzoyl peroxide comes in several strengths;
higher strengths are more likely to cause redness,
irritation, and even peeling. Start with a low dose
and move up until you’re happy with the results.
See A Dermatologist For A Retinoid Cream
Prescription-strength creams and washes
containing the vitamin A derivatives tretinoin
(Retin-A), tazarotene (Tazorac), or adapalene
(Differin) speed the shedding of death skin cells
so they can’t clog your pores. They may also
cool inflammation, easing redness and swelling.
When researches received studies involving 900
people with acne, they found that tretinoin
reduced the number of pimples by about 54
percent. In another study, tazarotene produced
similar results. Other research suggests that
retinoids may clear up 70 percent of blemishes.
Combined A Pore-opening Cream With An
Antibiotic Cream
It’s more effective than using an antibiotic cream
alone. Your doctor can prescribe a combination
cream that contains both an antibiotic and
benzoyl peroxide. Another good duo: benzoyl
peroxide plus an alpha- or beta hydroxy acid or
same types of retinoids. In one Pennsylvania
State University study 517 people severe acne, 53
percent who used both pf this creams saw the
number of blemishes cut in half 12 weeks,
compared to 35 percent of those who used
benzoyl peroxide or the retinoid adapalene alone.
Benzoyl peroxide can inactive tretinoin, so don’t
use the two together.
Lightly Therapy
It works by killing bacteria and possibly reducing
oil production. There are many types, including
and possibly reducing oil production. There are
many types, including combined blue-red light
therapy and pulsed-dye lasers. In one study, 85
percent of people who had four sessions of light
therapy over eight weeks saw acne improve by at
least 50 percent, and 20 percent of study
volunteers had a 90 percent improvement. Results
cab last up to three months in some people.
Low-dose Birth Control Pills
For women whose acnes persist after trying many
treatments, oral contraceptives could help. They
can clear up skin by changing the hormone
balance up in your body in a way that reduces the
production of oil. Research shows that the Pill
clean clear up 30 to 50 percent of infected,
inflamed blemishes. It’s recommended only for
women age 35 and younger who have healthy
blood pressure levels, don’t smoke, and don’t get
migraines.