Acne Management

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Caring for Acne Prone Skin

Caring for acne prone skin is a challenge for anyone, but it can be done, and may be easier than you think. The first step is very logical. Good hygiene is key, but be careful not to overdo the washing. Wash your face and other affected areas once or twice a day. Don’t over do it because too much washing, or too vigorous a wash can actually cause damage to the skin, and make acne worse. Then, make sure that you are eating right, and getting proper nutrition. The body needs nutrition to have a healthy immune system and fight off infections, and acne produces small infections. For this reason, eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and lean meat. Limited amounts of dairy products, and cutting back on fatty foods and sugars can help also. And if you don’t believe you are getting enough vitamins, ask your doctor or pharmacist to recommend a good supplement. There is no substitute for good health......... Read More

Acne Management Articles

A Bacterial Breeding Ground
Hateful Hormones and Other Factors
Six Myths About Acne
Top Ten Treatments to Abolish Acne
Caring for Acne Prone Skin
Create a Clear Skin Routine
Advice for Men
Advice for Women
Banishing Acne Scars for Good
Pimple Popping Rules
Why Adult Women are Prone to Zits
Back Breakouts
Why Zits Migrate All over your Body
Whiteheads
Blackheads Be Gone
Acne Cysts and Treatments Defined
Acne is not just a Teenage Problem
The Faces and Forms of Acne
Rosacea It Looks like Acne but Isnt
Acne at its Worst
Cosmetic Changes for Clearing Up Acne
How Acne Affects a Teenagers Psyche
Alternative Therapies for Acne
Will Changing What You Eat Help
Choosing a Dermatologist
Combating Acne with Accutane
Babies Get Acne Too
Scalp Folliculitis
Spa Pool Acne
Acne in Senior Citizens
When Medications Cause Aggravation
Pregnancy Pimples
What You Should Know about Retin
Treatments for your Pimple Problem
Herbal Remedies
Acne Risk Factors
The Cryotherapy Option
Home Treatments
Popping the Pill to Prevent Pimples
Whats All The Gunk Inside a Pimple
Testosterones in the Appearance of Acne
Ten Tips for Preventing Acne
The Incredible Shrinking Pimple
Acne Dysmorphia
How Light Therapy Works on Acne
Long and Short on Lasers in Acne Therapy
Vitamin Remedies
Preventative Maintenance

Acne Cysts and Treatments Defined

Deep cysts, inflammation, extensive damage to the skin and scarring characterize severe acne. It often requires an aggressive treatment regimen and should be treated by a dermatologist. Severe forms of acne can require years of treatment and may experience one or more treatment failures. However, almost every case of acne can be successfully treated. There are five popular treatments for acne cysts. There are many effective treatments that are available currently. Drainage and surgical excision, inner lesion corticosteroid injection, isotretinoin (a potent drug for treating severe cystic acne), oral antibiotics, and oral contraceptives are the most popular treatments. Some people may choose a more natural treatment for severe acne, which will also be covered briefly in this article.

Drainage and extraction, or acne surgery as it is also called, should not be performed by patients and is used on some large cysts that do not respond to medication and require drainage and extraction. Dermatologists are trained in the proper technique and perform acne surgery under sterile conditions. Patient attempts to drain and extract acne cysts, by squeezing or picking, can lead to infection, worsening of the acne and scarring. When an acne cyst becomes severely inflamed, there is a good chance it will rupture and scarring will occur. To treat these severely inflamed cysts and prevent scarring, dermatologists may inject such cysts with a diluted corticosteroid. This lessens the inflammation and promotes healing of the acne cyst. An inner lesion corticosteroid injection works by melting the cyst over the course of a few days.

Isotretinoin is the most effective treatment known today for severe acne and acne that is resistant to other medications and treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A, a synthetic creation, which comes in a pill form. It is administered once or twice a day for anywhere from sixteen to twenty weeks total. There are many possible side effects that may occur while undergoing this therapy. Possible side effects include severe pain in the chest or abdomen, trouble swallowing or painful swallowing, severe headache, blurred vision or dizziness, bone and joint pain, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea or rectal bleeding, depression, dryness of the skin, eyes and nose, and thinning hair. While taking isotretinoin patients are monitored closely by their healthcare provider through follow up appointments.

Oral antibiotics have been a basis of therapy for severe acne for many years. Like topical antibiotics, oral antibiotics work to reduce the “P. acnes”. “P. Acnes” are normal residents on the skin, which decreases inflammation. Treatment with oral antibiotics usually begins with a high dosage, which is eventually reduced as the acne resolves. Over time, the “P. acnes” bacteria can become resistant to the treatment. When resistance occurs, another antibiotic can be prescribed or other treatment options may need to be explored.

Oral contraceptives have been shown to effectively clear acne in women by suppressing the overactive sebaceous glands. Oral contraceptives can be used as long-term acne therapy; however, this medication should not be prescribed to women who smoke, have a blood clotting disorder, are older than thirty-five or have a history of migraine headaches, without the advice of a gynecologist. Spironolactone, a synthetic steroid, may be used in combination with oral contraceptives to treat acne in adult females. Spironolactone inhibits androgen, hormones that stimulate oil glands in addition to other effects on the body, production. There are possible side effects that may accompany Spironolactone treatment. A few side affects include irregular menstruation, breast tenderness, headache and fatigue.

Some people choose more natural ways to combat cystic acne. Some natural treatments are eating a whole foods diet that consists of only natural foods that have not been chemically or mechanically processed. Yoga or deep relaxation techniques may be used to reduce the amount of stress that is put on the body and the mind. Essential oils are another natural treatment that may be added to the diet of sufferers of severe acne. These are just a few of the natural methods of treatment for cystic acne. No matter what method of treatment you decide to try you should always consult a professional, whether it is your dermatologist or an herbalist. Your doctor should be able to refer you to a board certified dermatologist if needed.

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