Clear skin

In the medical sense, acne is not a dangerous disease, but can cause serious psychological trauma, especially to a teenager. It is believed that acne is a problem of the young, and with age, "they will". Increasingly, however, there are cases when acne does not go away and in 20, and 30 years, leaving behind ugly scars.


So do not wait for a miracle will happen and the skin cleansed itself, and you need to help her, and the earlier you start to do it, the easier it will be to cope with the problem. One of the important conditions in the fight against acne is a persistent skin care and choosing the right cosmetics. The basic rules of choosing cosmetics for acne:




daily cleanse skin with a soft wash;


- apply lotion without alcohol-containing antiseptic;


- use acupressure on the affected areas;


- use moisturizing day cream that protects from the sun's rays, Allergy-free, comedogenic;


- in the presence of inflammation in the skin avoid mechanical peelings and scrubs, instead, you can use a purifying mask, for example, with clay.




Cosmetic care products for problem skin usually contain the following components:




- extracts and essential oils that have anti-inflammatory or antibacterial effect, detoxifying, regulates the activity of sebaceous glands, etc.;


gamma-linolenic acid;


- alpha and beta-hydroxy acids (AHA and BHA) - usually glycolic, lactic or salicylic;


- allantoin, panthenol;


drugs zinc.




When choosing makeup also need to pay attention to its composition. There are cosmetics that are specifically designed for problem skin (for example, different offsets, allowing you to hide skin blemishes), but in many cases decorative cosmetics may contain comedogenic (i.e., causing the appearance of comedones) components. These include:




- isopropylmyristate and its analogues (isopropyl, isopropyltoluene, butilstearat, isostearate, myristoleate, decillia, attrstart, octylpyrimidine, isolatedstore);


- lanolin and its derivatives;


- synthetic red pigments of D&C Red Dyes used in lipstick and blush.




In this regard, in the presence of acne is better to abandon the use of blush and tonal creams, but the powder can be quite safe.




However, not always even properly selected cosmetics can save the situation. In this case, you direct road to the dermatologist. The doctor will not only advise you on proper care, will conduct the necessary procedures, but also can guide you to be examined by other doctors, endocrinologist, gastroenterologist, gynecologist, because often the cause of acne is the failure of some of the body systems. Identifying the cause and determining the degree of damage to the skin acne, the doctor may prescribe medications to treat acne.




What are remedies for acne treatment offers modern medicine? Means for dealing with acne can be divided into external and means for ingestion.




Treatment for acne is mild use only external means. This is one of the products containing benzoyl peroxide, tretinoin, or azelaic acid. These tools are effective when used for long periods of between three months and more. The ineffectiveness of these funds is prescribed antibacterial agents that help with purulent acne, but blackheads ("black spots") do not resolve. Antibiotics may also be prescribed in conjunction with external treatment.




In the treatment of moderate acne outdoor therapy in most cases combined with antibiotics from the tetracycline group. For moderate acne treatment options antibacterial agents are effective only if their long-term use (at least one month). This should take into account the possible side effects of antibiotics (dysbacteriosis, toxicity, etc.).




In case of failure of the above treatment, the doctor may think about the purpose of retinoids, and for female hormonal preparations. In severe acne the usual outdoor therapy necessarily combined with the General treatment.




Tretinoin or isotretinoin is a synthetic analog of vitamin A. This medication dramatically reduces sebum production, reduces the formation of blackheads and acts long after discontinuation of therapy. Treatment with this drug lasts for 4 months, and in 3% of cases, treatment may be delayed for almost a year. However, for effectiveness against acne will pay dearly - retinoids serious side effects.




In any case, you should not self-medicate. A qualified technician will help you choose the right treatment program, evaluate its effectiveness and will be able to adjust, if necessary. And let your skin knows no problems!

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Scolarity.Roux

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