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Acne Cure, How to Cure Acne


Acne is a common skin condition that is not restricted to any age group or sex. Acne may appear for any length of time. But one should not forget that Acne is not a disease and can surely be cured!

Conventional acne medications may be topical-applied directly to the skin, or they may be systemic-taken internally. Unlike medication treatments, the effects of acne surgery are usually more immediate.

An acne condition can be improved and eventually controlled, monitored or improved by a professional skin care program, or medical care combined with the home care program. Acne medications and antibiotics must be taken for several months for any improvement to appear in an acne condition if the case is severe. Many non-prescription acne products can control milder cases of acne without medical care.

Only recently, a laser treatment that causes temporary heat damage to oil glands, which may reduce the oil supply, was developed for acne cure. Not only this, several herbal remedies are also recommended for acne cure. Herbs such as chamomile, lavender, juniper, bergamot, dandelion root, and burdock root can be used to reduce toxicity and improve the overall condition of the skin.

While trying to cure acne, one should not forget that skin treated with alcohol, Benzol Peroxide, ether, acetone and other harsh ingredients may prematurely age the skin and leave the former acne sufferer with wrinkles and a grayish, sickly and tired skin tone.

Whether the acne sufferer chooses to use medications or not, skin care must be used. Some of the popular products in the market that can prevent and cure acne include:-Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic Acid, Retinoid, Antibiotics, Oral Contraceptives, Anti-Androgens and Isotretinoin (Accutane).

A good basic skin regimen just consists of Cleansing twice daily with a 5% benzoyl peroxide wash. An alternative for those who are allergic to benzoyl peroxide is 2% salicylic acid. Use of a light skin moisturizer and an oil-free makeup is need of the hour!

One should give dry skin extra care, being sure to wash and rinse their face thoroughly and using products especially made for dry skin. One should follow some of the important routine things like regular exercise, drinking plenty of water, use of safe cosmetics, having a healthy diet and following a healthy skin regimen. Avoid getting over-stressed; even "good" stress can trigger internal chemical responses that result in acne and not to forget drinking lots and lots of water and add more fruits, veggies, seeds and nuts to your regular diet.

Stein Ove Stien is the manager of 1acne-treatment.com with Acne Blogs Guides and Acne Treatment Articles


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Fridge fixins for a fabulous face
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