Acne - Basic Understanding by Polly Childs

reserved for cases of "severe recalcitrant nodular acne,"

according to the product's labeling. This type of acne is

resistant to standard acne treatment, including oral

antibiotics, and is characterized by many nodules or

cysts--inflammatory lesions filled with pus and lodged deep

within the skin. These lesions can cause pain, permanent

scarring, and negative psychological effects.

More common side effects of Accutane include lip

inflammation and drying of the skin and mucous membranes,

skin peeling on eyelids and dry nasal passages.

FDA's experts say it's a balancing act. The value of

Accutane is clear, but when it comes to even one report of

death--whether it's suicide, miscarriage, or some other

cause--FDA must make choices that will best protect the

public's health.

One alternative to lotions, medications and peels for acne

is called a blue light laser which looks like a sun lamp and

pointed toward the acne-infested area for a little over 15

minutes. It’s warm but not uncomfortable and the eyes are

protected from the light. The treatment is used twice a

week for four weeks and costs slightly over $100. The light

goes through the skin to kill bacteria.

Some pointers on skin care:

Cleansing the skin once in the morning and once before

bedtime is really all you need to remove the dirt and dead

skin cells that may clog the pores. Washing too often will

dry the skin and cause irritation.

Squeezing the pimples does more harm than good causing

more inflammation, redness and also leads to scarring.

When buying products such as cleansers, moisturizers,

make-up, etc., make a habit of reading the labels and look

for “oil free” or “non-comedogenic” on those you buy.

As you’ve probably experienced before…the sun is very good

at drying up acne for a short time but it doesn’t last and

will definitely lead to wrinkles. Make sure you have at

least a 30 SPF sunscreen when in the sun

Although food does not cause acne, it’s still a good idea to

maintain a proper diet to give your skin all the nutrients

that it needs to help maintain its healthy glow.

Fresh vegetables and fruits are a must along with complex

carbohydrates such as whole grains and rice. And the old

standby of drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day will

keep the skin hydrated. A good way to get all the fruits

and vegetables you need is to buy a really good juicer and

drink several glasses a day.

A good probiotic multivitamin and antioxidants such as Green

Tea will go a long way to keeping your skin healthy looking.

In order to completely eliminate acne there is still

considerable knowledge yet unknown about the skin and what

goes on underneath.

But one thing you can be sure of…many phases of research

on the skin and its problems are going on all the time and

will eventually lead to a more effective treatment and

possibly a complete cure.

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BIO:

Polly Childs is the author of "ACNE - Basic Understanding."
Visit her site to find out more about facial skin care.
Our mission is to assist you in solving all your facial
skin care problems from Acne to Wrinkles.
http://www.complete-facial-skin-care.com

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