TREATMENT FOR ACNE!

I'm Super excited to present to you in this Exclusive Thursday Session this exceptional episode as we look into the Treatment For Acne. Whatever has a begining, surely has an end you know. 

Honestly, no one wants to live with Acne all their live. You all know about Acne now but one additional thing you'd love to know is how to get Rid of it. Here in this blog post I'm going to share with you top secrets on Acne Treatment. I'm sure you can't wait to get rid of every single bumps that's on your face, right now?

Every teenager has wished they could by-pass seeing pimples on their face same with lots of adults. I got to read the stories of few persons about their acne journey and I will tell you that lot's of people today are highly troubled with this. Many people all over the world today are in constant search for the treatment that's best for their Acne. This might not be a problem to some others somewhere, probably because they've chosen some remedies for it that's working out best for them. But honestly I tell you lots of people today can't wait to see their faces smooth. Do you know that due to the presence of this Acnes some people has developed Anxiety Disorder that has led then to attempt suicide. Others have developed certain anger in associating themselves with people of likeminds because they also feel that thet are going to talk bad about their acnes; You see, People of likeminds will ensure you are sound mentally, they will get to source for solutions for your acne and lastly they will ensure you love yourself regardless the presence of Acne! People of likeminds that knows about your acne won't ever laugh at you for being in this phase of Life, they will support you and not hurt you!

Acnes are treatable and the treatment that’s right for you depends on your individual condition.

Here is my first treatment advice for you, I want you to know today and please have this in your heart always: we all have different Skin Types and it has its own unique sensitivity. Please stop comparing your skin with others and know that very often what works for others is likely not going to work for you.

The first treatment plan is for you to Love, be grateful for the Skin type you have, do not pop your pimples take your hands off your face and don't over wash your face.

This is the beginning of your healing.

Other treatment comes in form of:

Natural method (Lifestyle change)

Over The Counter Medication (OTC)

Topical Medication

Oral Medication

Therapies

NATURAL METHOD

There are various natural ways to get Rid of Acne and that's to apply some BASIC LIFESTYLE CHANGES to things responsible for your Acne especially for teenagers according to Dr Eric Berg a dermatologist, lifestyle changes that are effective includes:

• Cutting down on Carbs.

• Engage in Immuno Fasting which can help balance hormones and clean up the body system.

• Take some Berberine either as tea.

• Green tea.

• Food rich in collagen.

When basic lifestyle changes don’t seem to clear off the acne, try the least invasive treatment, OTC products.

OVER THE COUNTER TREATMENT 

OTC treatment is used mainly for mild acne. There are various over the counter medications that are used preferably for the treatment of Acne and it actually contains the active ingredients listed below:

1) BENZOYL PEROXIDE: This medication is seen in form of lotions or gel. It is used mostly in mild acne; i.e at the first occurrence of acne like whitehead or blackhead acne. The treatment using Benzoyl Peroxide is one of the commonest treatment for acne, it works by killing bacteria, unclog pores, and dries out pimples. It also prevents new Acne.

NOTE: Benzoyl Peroxide should be used sparingly, because too much can harm the skin and bleach clothes.

2) SALICYLIC ACID: This also works for mild Acnes, it works by penetrating your skin and then it dissolve the dead skin cells that is clogging your skin pore (hair follicles). This can take several weeks of continuous use before you can see its full effect thereafter It can also help prevent future breakouts. Salicylic Acid may also remove too much oil, resulting in dryness and potential skin irritation. Before you commence with this products, do well to tell your doctor If you are having any of the following health conditions below:

Kidney Disease 

Blood Vessel Disease 

Diabetes

Liver Disease 

Chicken pox (varicella)

Flu (influenza)

TOPICAL MEDICATIONS

There are in form of gels, ointment or lotions and there are various topical medication that are available and this Medications have been found to be very helpful in the healing of Acne for various individuals. 

Before I go on to list out these Topical Medications, I want you to know that topical acne drugs do have side effects but fortunately, the side effects are temporal and they are not very severe. The most common side effects are skin dryness and Irritation. These side effects often improve as your body gets used to the medication. But If your skin itches, burns, or peels heavily, tell your doctor immediately and a substitute of that product may be given.

Topical Medications include:

1) TRETINOIN (Retin-A) OR ADAPALENE(Differin Gel): These medicines are groups of topical retinoid derived from Vitamin A. It affects the way skin cells grow and helps prevent clogged skin pores. Adapalene can be in combination with Benzoyl Peroxide. Ensure to use as prescribed by a dermatologist. 

How to apply Differin Gel perfectly: After you've washed your face gently, apply a moisturize, then apply the Differin Gel, allow it to stay for 15-20min thereafter, apply the moisturizer. 

2) CLASCOTERONE: This drug is also known as Winlevi, it is a newly approved topical treatment for moderate to severe acne.It reduces acne in both males and females over the age of 12 and above. It functions by targeting the hormones that cause acne and then it blocks local androgens hormone from binding to the skin cells, thereby reducing excess oil production and inflammation. Its found that from the use of Winlevi (clascoterone) it can take up to 3 months for your skin to improve.

If your acne doesn't get better right away, it might mean that the medication needs more time to work on your skin. "REMEMBER WE ALL HAVE UNIQUE SKIN THAT'S BEST FOR US". However, if you notice your skin is not getting any better after 3 months, please discuss with your doctor or dermatologist whether you should keep using the products.

ORAL MEDICATIONS

Oral medication are drugs taken through the mouth. This includes:

1) ANTIBIOTICS: Antibiotics are very helpful in the treatment of inflammatory acne, which is when you have tender red bumps and pus-filled whiteheads/ Pustules. Antibiotics are prescribed so as to kill the harmful Bacterias on your skin and to cut down on the Inflammation that arises after it mix with Sebum and Dead Skin Cells. Antibiotics like doxycycline, tetracycline, Clindamycin and erythromycin and some others aids in harmful Bacterias. Ensure to follow the doctors prescription.

In addition, Oral antibiotics, usually tetracycline, can be used together with a topical treatment for Severe Acne.

NOTE: Tetracycline if taken in pregnancy, harms the teeth of the baby giving it a milky way colour. So, because of the harmful side effect of tetracycline in pregnancy, Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers it should be avoided and erythromycin can be taken instead of tetracycline.

2) ISOTRETINOIN: Isotretinoin must be prescribed before usage and it must not be given to any pregnant woman, or anyone who is expecting to be pregnant because it causes fetal abnormalities and even death.

It is a very powerful medication that is used for deep cystic acne or nodules, it's more stronger than antibiotics.

If your doctor prescribe this medication for you, then you must be on a close monitoring because of it's adverse effects which includes: 

Joint Pain.

Severely dry and cracking skin

Nosebleeding

Liver damage

NOTE: Not to be taken by any pregnant woman.

 THERAPIES

These therapies are carried out specially by a dermatologist and the are used to treat more severe acne.

1) LIGHT THERAPY [Laser].

2) DRAINAGE AND EXTRACTION: The dermatologist manually drains large cysts that form under your skin They remove fluids, dirt, pus, and dead skin inside the cyst to reduce infection, pain and inflammation. 

Note: Your doctor may inject antibiotics or a steroid into the cyst to speed healing and reduce the risk of scarring.

3) CHEMICAL PEELS AND MICRODERMABRASION: A specialist is needed to do this for you because it involves the removal of the top layer of the skin.

Do not extract any acne yourself because you will only leave scars all over your skin. Removal of acne scars is a whole different process.

IN CONCLUSION: There is no magic bullet to treat and get rid of Acne lot's of us think that way. Many others actually conclude that the medication they're using is fake if it turns out that they didn't see any change the next day. Acne medications are not all fast acting like you think but it's so certain that you'll get rid of Acne someday, remember we won't live with it forever. So, Please it's best to stick to your treatment plan if you are have been opportuned to visit a dermatologist. But if you haven't visited any, you don't have to freak out, don't be sad any longer so you don't develop Anxiety Disorder, just go for any over the counter medication and start from there till you visit a dermatologist.

I hope you don't feel alone on your acne journey any longer, start your treatment plan now, don't give up on yourself, I want you to know that we are in this together. 

KNOW TODAY THAT ACNE CAN NEVER STEAL YOUR BEAUTY, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL REGARDLESS. DON'T FORGET TO WEAR A BIG SMILE ALWAYS. 

 

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