What Are The Latest Teenage and Adult Acne Treatments?
No matter whether you are an adult or teen, a male or female, knowing the latest treatments gives you additional options to get rid of pimples for a more attractive complexion. If a myriad of treatments have already failed, you may want to consult with a doctor to see if you are suffering from another skin condition that resembles acne, such as rosacea, psoriasis or eczema.
Oil and Acne Vulgaris
Regardless of age, acne vulgaris is the formal name for this common disease that affects over 17 million people in America today. Breakouts occur when the sebaceous gland produce excess sebum known as oil that combines with dead cells allowing P.acnes bacteria to grow, resulting in inflammation and blemishes. While there is no cure for breakouts, the right treatment will get rid of zits and help prevent them from coming back. Tea tree oil, benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are popular, effective OTC remedies for both teen and adult sufferers.
Other Skin Conditions – Rosacea, Eczema and Psoriasis
Dry skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis and the reddened skin condition called rosacea are treated differently than regular outbreaks. Seabuckhorn oil (hippophae rhamnoides) revitalizes and restores the skin and works well to improve all these conditions.
Sensitive Skin and Teen Treatments
Teen sufferers have sensitive skin and fluctuating hormones so prescription medication or drying topical ointments are a last result. However, a face full of pimples can compromise a teen’s self-esteem and an immediate solution should be sought to avoid embarrassing scarring.
Photoclearing
By using high-intensity, blue-violet light, the ClearLight photoclearing system effectively treats moderate inflammatory acne by destroying P.acnes bacteria. Because the procedure is quick, safe and painless it is recommended for teens and those with sensitive skin.
Zithromax
According to Dr. Lawrence A. Schachner at a Masters of Pediatrics conference sponsored by the University of Miami, Azithromycin is a good way to treat outbreaks in adolescents. Dr. Schachner indicates minimal gastrointestinal problems and, “…if you use Zithromax pulse therapy, the cost is less than $50 a month.” Additionally, Dr. B. Eleski successfully used Zithromax 5 days before menstruation for women who had breakouts associated with menstrual periods.
Awareness of the latest treatments gives you more options for healthy, good-looking skin.
