Acne Treatment
Acne is a skin condition, which is a common problem among teenagers. It is caused by the clogging up of pores. The excessive production of oil in the oil gland and the shedding of dead skin cells cause this clogging up. Acne is can be a serious skin condition when not treated properly. Having an acne is not a hopeless case though, different types of acne treatment can help minimise scarring and prevent the spread of pimples, which are common manifestations of acne.
What are the types of acne?
There are different types of acne that range from mild to severe cases. Under mild cases, a good example is Acne Vulgaris. This type of acne is may cause lesions or acne spots such as whiteheads, blackheads, papules and pustules. For the severe case of Acne Vulgaris, acne spots take the form of nodules and cysts. Severe forms of acne include Acne Conglobata, Acne Fulminans, Gram-Negative Folliculitis and Pyoderma Faciale.
Who suffers from acne?
Although acne is common among teens, adults may still suffer from acne.
Why need an acne treatment?
Acne is not just a simple skin problem. For some people, having acne also affects their confidence and self-esteem. Acne may also cause serious damage if not promptly treated. Pimples caused by acne may leave scars, bumps and discolouration.
What are the types of acne treatment?
You can have different choices of acne treatment; there is the physical acne treatment and the chemical acne treatment.
*Physical acne treatment
Comedo extraction. This acne treatment is done by extracting the blackhead and the whitehead by using a specialised instrument.
Laser acne treatment. Laser therapy is used especially in hard-to-reach areas. Laser acne treatment may resolve surface scarring.
Surgical extraction. This is done by undergoing a surgery for draining or extracting the cysts.
*Chemical acne treatment
Acne treatment gel. This may come as a water-based or alcohol-based gel. The former type of gel is appropriate for those with dry skin problems.
Foam acne treatment. Foam does not leave any residue and is easy to apply on the infected area.
Lotion and cream. These acne treatments helps moisturise skin.
Different forms of treatment are available in drug stores as well as health and beauty shops. There is sldo an acne treatment foam or scrub that cures and prevents the coming back of acne by treating the hormonal imbalance in the skin's production of oil. Many acne treatments contain natural compounds, such as tea tree oil and other essential oil for curing acne. You can also use an acne treatment soap to cleanse the skin area.
