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Oral treatments

They are primarily used in the intense inflammatory forms when there is no adequate response to topical treatments. There is a wide array of useful drugs that are used as the predominant type of lesion found, according to their intensity and always according to the cause of acne to treat.

The most commonly used medications are oral antibiotics (erythromycin, tetracycline and derivatives such as doxycycline and minocycline), hormone therapy (estrogens, androgens, glucocorticoids), retinoids (isotretinoin), nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (ibuprofen) and anxiolytics.

To use these medications is necessary to be well informed about potential side effects and consult a dermatologist. Read the rest of this entry »

Topical treatments (applied directly to the skin)

All patients with acne require a greater or lesser extent topical medication. Most of these products should be applied not only on injuries, but in all areas of the skin susceptible to acne lesions, because these treatments are used not only to resolve pre-existing injuries, but also to avoid the appearance of new lesions .

Topical treatments act on the various factors that cause acne: sebum production control, reduce inflammation and kill bacteria. There is no product that acts simultaneously on all these factors so that the best is a combination of each person to a greater or lesser extent depending on the characteristics of acne. Read the rest of this entry »

When should I see a doctor?

- If the lesions do not improve within two months with the above recommendations.

- If acne causes psychological problems. Acne can cause residual lesions and permanent scarring. This aesthetic problem can lead to psychological problems that must be treated as such.

- If the lesions are large or painful.

- If the acne scars.

- If there are stains on the places where there were injuries.

What is the treatment?

Acne is not cured completely, but you can control. On the other hand, improvement is never instantaneous or permanent, the skin should continue taking care to avoid relapse. Treatment is usually long and requires consistency in performance. Read the rest of this entry »

What can be done at home?

- Keep the skin clean by washing with warm water and mild soap at least twice a day. In any case, it is important to avoid too frequent washing, which can worsen acne.

- Avoid hairstyles in which the hair is in constant contact with the face. It should keep your hair as clean as possible, especially if fat type.

- No handling ma acne lesions is a common cause of complications and often results in cysts and permanent scarring.

- Men with acne should pay attention to shaving system to avoid traumatizing acne lesions and try to use the most convenient way possible (electric razor or knife). If you use either blade should soften the beard with soap and warm water. In any case, we must try to shave as smoothly as possible and only when necessary. Read the rest of this entry »

Local treatment

- A treatment with azelaic acid or benzoyl usually be sufficient. These medicines help prevent narrowing of the pores of the sebaceous glands and decrease the growth of acne bacteria.

- In severe cases is added to previous medication clindamycin. This medicine is an antibiotic and should be used for a short period of time, to prevent the bacteria becoming resistant to it.

- Adapalene is prescribed to people who have black spots on the skin and moderate acne inflammation. Women should only take adapalene if using a suitable type of contraception. Pregnant women should not use adapalene. Read the rest of this entry »

When we see a doctor?

- When treatment has not been home after six or eight weeks of treatment.

- When acne causes psychological stress.

- When the pimples are large (grains) and painful.

- When acne cause scars.

- When brown or dark spots appear on the sites of the shins.

What treatment do you have?

Acne is not cured completely, but you can control. On the other hand, improvement is never instantaneous or permanent, the skin should continue taking care to avoid relapse. Read the rest of this entry »

What are the symptoms?

The first symptoms are minor, small red spots that become sensitive small pimples that contain fatty acids in decomposition. The swelling disappears within days or weeks, depending on the severity of cases.

The most severe acne can leave scars that never disappear. Acne can also cause psychological stress and social integration problems. In such cases, it is important to establish an effective treatment.

What can make acne worse?

- Working in a damp environment with oil, grease and other chemicals

- Stress or emotional stress Read the rest of this entry »

Worried about dry skin? Want to give it more moisture and softness to your face? If you want a natural solution, economic and healthy for the care of the skin, try one of these masks for dry skin.

You have several options to try. Best of all, you do not have to spend too much money: an avocado, banana, egg, honey, yogurt and milk are the ingredients you need in these masks for dry skin. Choose one of them and be surprised with the results.

Avocado and yogurt mask. Blend a ripe avocado, peeled and seeded with 4 tablespoons of natural yogurt. Blend until smooth. Apply to the face 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse your face with warm water.

Banana and yogurt mask. Peel a banana and place one half on a plate. Mash. Add 4 tablespoons of natural yogurt and mix until smooth. Apply to the face 10 to 15 minutes. When finished, rinse your face with warm water.

Mask of honey and egg. Separate the yolk of an egg. Mix egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of honey and stir the mixture until smooth. Apply the mixture on your face for 10 minutes. Then rinse with warm water.

Milk and honey mask. Mix 2 tablespoons honey with 2 tablespoons milk. Apply this mixture on your face and let it act for 10 to 15 minutes. When finished, rinse with warm water.

Remember that your face should be clean before applying these masks for dry skin. In addition, once you have the mask on your face, make sure not to leave longer than directed.

Most of us believe that when we get acne, we must have oily skin. How can dry skin have acne? We believe that acne and oily skin are inseparable. These ideas are wrong. Remove oils and external testing of dry skin to make acne disappear will not work. Unless your skin is oily, no drying will not help. With oily skin also, one can only keep the skin dry, but can not treat acne by drying the skin. It can hurt you more. You can treat your acne other easy ways. Here’s how? Peroxide acne and you only benzoyleSi blackheads or whiteheads, there is nothing better than benzoyl peroxide. If it is not suitable for you try salicylic acid formulations. These are OTC products and if you have patience, they get rid of your acne. Do not squeeze out your acne. This will enlarge your pores and can score. Let it dry with the formulations slowly and after a certain time of discoloration may remain that partira. Acné retinoidsPour and severe acne, get antibiotics and retinol creams. The bacteria P. acnes antibiotic stop the spread and retinol dry skin and remove the block that is accumulating sebum in your pores and cause acne. AHASL Acne AHA formulations off dead skin cells and remove them. If you regularly use AHA formulations, your acne may never get a chance to form. Acne forms only if the gland is blocked. AHA opens the gland and can work as a good preventive measure. Please consult your doctor about the options above.

The first step in the treatment acne . especially if it is severe enough. Bodybuilders who take steroids often break into the painful crises of the shoulder and back acne. The matter is compounded when they are on a phase of consolidation and eating large quantities of food to start. A fantastically efficient and effective scrub can be found in most households in the form of soda bicarb or baking soda (not baking powder)

It only costs a few dollars to buy the local supermarket (Arm and Hammer is a popular brand) He is gentle, and safe. Apply a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water in a gentle circular motion after washing back with soap and water. Rinse. This natural peeling off the skin and dead smooth, without the use of harsh chemicals. Do it 2-3 times a week.

If you can not ask someone to do for you … is even better. It can be quite clumsy on your own.

The next step once the skin on the back is clean and dry is to apply an effective treatment bacne. Topical cream or gel containing 4% niacinamide (vitamin B3 or niacin) is an ideal choice. Niacinamide Nicotinamide or as we sometimes call it is great to get rid of bacne. It works fast, not hard on your skin, and the New York University College of Medicine, he was as effective as prescription topical foreground clindamycin.

The 4% Niacinamide cream should be applied once or twice (many people find once a day is enough) per day. Good times are before going to bed at night and waking in the morning before dressing. Unlike benzoyl peroxide, niacinamide does not stain clothes and sheets … and will not dry the skin excessively.