The Best Teen Acne
Cure
Mild acne troubles are usually best addressed by topical
ointments. An acne cure for more severe cases may be dealt with
in a multitude of ways including oral antibiotics, ointments,
and physical treatments such as chemical peels and
drainage.
Physical acne treatment procedures must be administered by a
dermatologist. Although popping pimples is a form of physical
acne treatment, it is ill-advised. It can cause acne-causing
bacteria to spread and may lead to scarring. Physical cures
done under controlled troubles reduce the chance of risk while
providing a positive outcome.
Exfoliation
The top layer of skin can be extracted either
chemically or with abrasion. Chemical peels are generally
performed using salicylic acid or glycolic acid. These work by
removing a microscopic layer of skin cells to unclog pores and
remove the buildup of dead cells. The same outcome can be
attained by utilizing an abrasive cloth or liquid scrub.
Glycolic acid remedies can be applied every two to four weeks
over a timeline of about six months. But, salicylic acid
medications are milder and are often utilized in
over-the-counter treatments. They can be used daily.
Comedo Extraction
Comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) can be removed by a
dermatologist employing sterile instruments. An aesthetic cream
is applied in the nearby area and then the comedones are
extracted using a cylindrical instrument which clears the top
to allow the scraping of the blocked skin cells and sebum. The
procedure is generally followed by an application of antibiotic
cream. It is important not to try this at home. Popping or
picking at pimples can encourage infection and permanent
scarring.
Drainage
Severe acne can at times cause cysts to form under the skin.
These cysts can be painful and disfiguring. Smaller cysts can
be treated using cortisone injections which level the lesion in
the next few days. Larger cysts might need to be drained and
surgically taken away. Drainage can help alleviate the pain
associated using cysts and also reduce the chance of scarring.
It is conducted in the dermatologists office with sterile
instruments. It is crucial not to try to drain cysts by
yourself due to the risk of infection which could encourage
permanent scarring.
Light Therapy
Light therapy is sometimes applied to battle the acnes
bacteria that cause acne. It is particularly useful in treating
difficult areas but may have a short term outcome. The
procedures unfortunately neglects the production of sebum or
the build up of dead skin cells.
Laser Therapy
Laser therapy is beneficial for taking care of the scars
resulting from acne. The therapy can be used for both surface
level scarring and deep tissue scarring caused by extreme acne
cases. Research is currently being performed on the use of
lasers for acne treatment. Many approaches are being tried out
- burning away the follical sac which produces the hair;
burning away the gland which creates sebum; and making oxygen
in the bacteria to wipe out them. It is not yet known if laser
acne treatment can result in long lasting damage to the
skin.
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