By Kevin Nelson
Acne is the most common, chronic skin disorder and is endured by millions of people worldwide. Most people mistakenly see acne as only a skin disorder that affects teens. However, acne brings with it some significant psychological effects in even the mildest of cases and can strike adults as easily as it affects teenagers.
The psychological effects are not to be taken lightly. Along with the physical aspects of acne, many people develop low self-confidence and low self-esteem as a result of acne and the social impact it can have on us. In fact, many teens and adults endure a significant amount of embarrassment, ridicule and depression when faced with a severe acne problem.
Because of this, a significant amount of research has been conducted to help find more effective acne cures. The goal, of course, is to find a treatment or series of treatments that works well in most cases which can help improve this emotionally crippling skin condition for the majority of acne patients.
It's unfortunate, however, that even after years of research, experts still cannot determine a single, definitive cure for acne. Instead, acne sufferers have a host of possible acne solutions to choose from including over-the-counter medications and prescription drugs your doctor can provide.
Since most people react differently to different acne treatments, it stands to reason that some of these will work better than others depending on your own reaction. Throughout the process of a bit of trial and error, you're likely to find a treatment that proves effective. However, it's important to understand a bit more about the various options available to you.
Over-the-Counter Products
Over-the-counter products are by far the most common type of acne treatment. They are widely available and quite popular among many acne patients. These types of products include the various cleansers, creams, moisturizers and such that line the store shelves of your local drug store. These types of products, more accurately termed "cosmetic products" rather than "medical products" actually help improve the skin, which in turn helps the overall acne condition. Using these over-the-counter products can help remove whiteheads and blackheads, clear the pores and keep the skin soft and well moisturized. By doing so, you're helping your skin fight back against acne but for more serious outbreaks, you might need something with a little more "bite".
Prescription Drugs
For something a little stronger, you might have to seek out the guidance and expertise of a dermatologist. They can typically provide topical antibiotics or other medications which you can only get by prescription. More often than not, the topical treatments work by attacking the bacteria that infect the pores (one of the factors that cause acne). But like many of today's medications, it's suspected that long-term use of these sorts of treatments only helps the bacteria become resistant to their effects. In addition, there might be some unwanted side effects associated with these cures depending on which solution your doctor provides, so be sure to get a good understanding of them before you start your treatment.
In addition to the topical treatments mentioned above, you might also be prescribed an oral treatment. Of course, with any drug that's ingested, you're dealing with something that will ultimately enter your bloodstream and might have unwanted effects on other parts of the body. This is definitely something to discuss with your doctor so you have an understanding of the side effect that might result as well as the benefits of using this type of treatment.
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