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Acne afflicts around 85 percent of the American population today. It can be caused by genetics, hormones gone haywire, over productive oil glands, less-than-desirable facial hygiene, and bad diet. Fortunately, modern medicine has made great strides towards making the world a more acne-free place to live in.

There are acne medications now available to treat this nefarious condition - which if left untreated could cause a bevy of emotional, physical, and psychological problems. Acne can cause low-self-esteem, loss of confidence, and scarring of the facial tissues.

To counter this, one must treat the condition head on, and at its earliest onset. The best way to do this is to visit a dermatologist to get the right treatment and medication. Also, you should learn to adopt a lifestyle that prevents acne.

Acne comes in various grades. Grade one acne signifies slight acne. Grade four acne, on the other hand, is pretty serious. The treatment and medication you receive depends on the severity of your acne. That is why for the more severe cases of acne it would be best to consult with a dermatologist first to get okayed for the more radical treatments for acne.

Here are some of the common medications available for acne.

1. Medicated facial washes and cleansers. As mentioned earlier, one of the steps towards a more acne-free life involves good facial hygiene. There are countless medicated facial wash products that can help you in this regards. Not just any facial wash will do as many ‘normal’ facial washes are ill-suited to those with acne - they could easily exacerbate the condition.

Look for mild, hypoallergenic solutions that are designed for sensitive and oily skin. Most other facial washes are harsh and will only irritate your skin further, causing more rashes and breakouts. Avoid facial scrubs as they could be too harsh for your skin as well.

While there have been countless facial products to bandy the antibacterial logo, it may not be a good idea to bank on that property. Antibacterial products do work. However, they could easily cause the bacteria to become resistant to the antibacterial agent used.

Also, you shouldn’t wash your face too often - as is the habit of some who think that acne is something you can get rid of through vigorous scrubbing. You could dry up your skin and strip it of essential oils (not all oil is bad). This could cause more acne and irritation instead.

2. Ointments and Lotions. Pimple and acne ointments dry pimples so that they heal faster. They also help slough off dead skin cells so that fresher, healthier skin is revealed from beneath.

These products are either creams, or liquids that are applied to the skin. They may also contain astringents to help tighten pores and prevent the production of too much oil. These preparations can kill pimples in as fast as a few days.

3. Antibiotics. A dermatologist may recommend the use of antibiotics for severe cases of acne. This is a systemic approach to attacking the pimples. You should follow the dermatologist’s instructions to a tee since antibiotic treatments are successful depending on how well you follow your doctor’s instructions.

Never skip a dosage or discontinue your regimen just because your acne is clearing up. If you do, then the bacteria could become resistant to the antibiotic and will come back with a vengeance.

Conclusion

You don’t have to suffer through acne anymore. The treatments listed above are only some of the available treatments that have a good success rate against acne. Do visit your dermatologist for a rundown on your situation and appropriate treatment.

Charlene J. Nuble
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