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The Finest Over The Counter Pimple Treatment Solutions – Challenges & Tips For All Acne Sufferers!

By on Sunday, January 18th, 2009 | No Comments

The best over the counter acne solutions are constantly being sought after by millions of people around the world to improve the condition of their dermis.

Acne vulgaris is a skin disease that can create lesions on your skin. The areas normally affected by acne are the neck and the face as well as the back, chest and shoulders.

Today, therapy options comprise topical bactericidal, topical and oral antibiotics, hormonal and biological treatments, topical and oral retinoid, phototherapy, photodynamic and laser treatment. For those of you who are looking for therapy that is “more” natural, you may want to consider using azelaic acid, aloe vera, ibuprofen, heat, tea tree oil, nicotinamide, zinc or rofecoxib. You can get some treatment solutions over the counter or on the Internet such as Derma Cleanse in addition to the ones prescribed by doctors.

Over the counter acne solutions are choices that you can consider that do not need a physician’s prescription, are cheaper and deliver fast results. Having said this, discovering the appropriate products may be more challenging as you are likely to be confused by the myriad of advertisements.

It will be wise to collect and evaluate information that you can find about Zenmed Acne Treatment and similar products before determining the best non-prescription products for acne treatment.

Topical forms of over the counter acne solutions include gel, cream, washes and bar soaps. Usage instructions of creams or gel will normally require that you apply on the pores of the affected areas twice every day. On the other hand, the affected areas are soaped with washes or bar soaps.

Products with benzoyl peroxide works well in treatment of acne that is moderate to moderately severe, although it’s prudent to commence with one that has a mild concentration. For sensitive skin or mild / moderate acne, you may want to look at Derma Cleanse System or products with salicylic acid, a gentler chemical.

Now that you are more aware of the difficulties in treatment of acne, do observe the tips that you have learnt and you will be able to find the best over the counter solutions that work. ( OTCA-A01 )

3 changes you must make to Get Rid of Adult Acne

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Getting rid of acne as an adult can be a bit more of a challenge then when we’re teenagers.Why? For most of us it’s because we’re into a routine and set in our ways. There are three main changes you can make that will help you get rid of adult acne, only one of which will really require you to make any drastic lifestyle changes.

Changing your Diet

We are what eat is a true statement.If you find yourself always eating high sugar and fatty foods you’re not helping yourself out one bit in concern to adult acne.

Cutting these foods from your diet will reduce the natural oil that is on your skin, it also improves your overall health and weight. So do yourself a big favor today and start trying to cut back on junk and fast food.

Face Washing Twice a day with a Quality Product

You need to be using a good face wash daily that is clearing out your pores and hair follicles on your face. Regular soap might be fine for those that aren’t suffering from adult acne, but those of us that do have complex skin need something more.

Ideally look for a product that contains benzoyl peroxide or salacylic acid. There are some great acne treatment products available which you can purchase in a kit form.

Acne kits usually have a cleanser, moisturizer, and spot treatment all in one package.

Check out Zenmed and their Derma Cleanse acne treatment kit as an example. You can read more about it in this Zenmed Derma Cleanse review.

Treatment to Kill Bacteria

To stop pimples when they first appear you should have a good spot treatment, this will stop acne from getting worse and spreading around your face.Using a spot treatment is some what of a maintenance issue for people who have cleared their adult acne, how ever it’s worth getting in the habit now for when you have clear skin.

Also, to ensure you’re not spreading acne around your face avoid touching or squeezing pimples.Touching and popping zits is a bad habit to get into and can cause scars to be left behind.

Which Acne Creams Work Best?

By on Saturday, January 17th, 2009 | No Comments

Some of the most popular acne cream products today contain either antimicrobials or retinoids. Antimicrobials, as their name suggests, kill or inhibit the production of the bacteria that cause acne. On the other hand, retinoids, derived from Vitamin A, unclog pores and stop the formation of whiteheads and blackheads. Below are some examples of these.

Topical Antimicrobials

· Clindamycin is a semi-synthetic antibiotic. Clindamycin lessens inflammation and reduces acne. Clindamycin has been proven to be safe and well tolerated. However, it may cause side effects such as skin dryness or irritation. It can decrease the bacterial resistance that often occurs when antibiotics are used.

· Erythromycin has both antimicrobials and anti-inflammatory properties. Acne cream preparations that combine erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide have been proven to be very effective. Possible side effects are irritation and dryness of the area treated. It also decreases bacterial resistance caused by using antibiotics.

Topical Retinoids

· Adapalene is a synthetic retinoid that unclogs pores and has moderate to potent anti-inflammatory properties. Dryness and minor skin irritation are possible occurences with use.

· The first retinoid produced for topical (applied to skin) use was Tretinoin. Tretinoin is a natural retinoid which over time unclogs pores, and helps keep them unclogged. Redness, itching, and burning, are some of the side effects observed in users.

Topical Niacinamide (also called Nicotinamide)

After Vitamin-A derived retinoids, the most recent revolutionary treatment for acne comes from a substance called niacinamide. It is made from the B vitamin niacin.

Niacinamide and acne treatment were the subject of a New York State University study, where 76 patients were studied for the acne healing effects of 4% niacinamide gel versus 1% clindamycin gel. The preparations were used on moderate to inflammatory acne, twice daily for eight weeks.

RESULTS…68% of the Clindamycin patients improved, compared to 82% of Niacinamide treated patients. Niacinamide is the preferred choice because it doesn’t diminish bacterial resistance, as Clindamycin is widely known for.

Acnessential, a 4% Niacinamide cream, is one of the most effective acne cream products in the market today. Some advantages are…

· It is natural and safe to use for as long as you need it.
· Niacinamide won’t cause your skin to develop a bacterial resistance, which most antimicrobials do.
· It is perfect for those who have sensitive and/or dry skin and can’t tolerate retinoids very well.

Furthermore, 4% Niacinamide cream (such as Acnessential) can be used alone or alongside antibiotics and even retinoids.

Go visit acne-free-info.com for more information about acne cremes.

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