As you probably know by now, I hate those nasty prescription acne medicines that dermatologists prescribe. I used them for countless years and I never did achieve clear skin like they promised. Plus, they did nothing to reduce pimple marks.
Even though I’m a big proponent of using a natural acne treatment, I figured I would go ahead and fill you in on some of the latest ways to clear acne and get rid of pimples.
The following acne treatments are prescribed by dermatologists either as a single product to be used more commonly as a combination of treatments for acne.
Acne Bacteria Killers
These are things such as gels, or creams that you apply to the surface of your skin. Many of them are used as antibiotics to help reduce the number of acne bacteria on your skin.
Common names include clindamycin, sulfur compounds, and erythromycin. All of these drugs aide to prevent acne. The benefit is that they are applied directly to your skin, which makes them more effective in preventing acne breakouts and reduces the actual amount of the acne product that is needed.
The two major drawbacks to these acne creams are that they are unnatural chemicals that the body will absorb and have to process. Also, the acne bacteria on your skin may develop resistance and make the acne treatment less effective.
Retinoids for Pimples and Acne Scars
Another type of topical acne remedy is the use of retinoids. Retinoids are similar to vitamin A, the anit-wrinkle creams. They work by stopping the oil and dead skin cells that block pores from just that, blocking the pores. Many people who suffer from acne scars like using these products as well. A few of the brand names are Retin A, Tazorac, and Avita.
The big draw back to these again is that they are unnatural chemicals that your body will absorb and process. Also, the acne skin on your face will become quite sensitive to sunlight. Not only that, the sunlight also reduces the effectiveness of the product. So if you live in a sunny climate such as the west coast, these products may not be very effective in helping you treat acne and acne scars.
The Old Pimple Treatment Standby
This last acne cream I’m going to talk about is an old stand by of the clear skin world that I took way back in the day. It’s call benzoyl peroxide and you’ve probably heard of it.
It is similar to other acne solutions in that it helps kill the bacteria that cause acne zits. It is often used after washing your face in conjunction with other ways to get rid of zits.
Besides the fact that it can stain your sheets and clothes, it also can cause skin irritation and takes time to start to work.
My Thoughts
To be honest with you, the best solution is one that is natural and works form the inside out. Remember, all the above acne solutions may give your symptom relief, but they fail to cure your acne causes.
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