The action of hormones on the sebaceous glands of the skin is what causes the skin disorder known as acne. Although mature adults and infants are sometimes affected, it’s most common among teens and young adults. People have been suffering from acne for centuries. However, after all this suffering the question still needs an answer…are acne cures really possible?
Because there are so many people suffering with this disorder it really is no wonder the market is saturated with a ton of so called acne cures. Even though some acne medicines like accutane do provide relief for certain acne sufferers, most dermatologists and doctors would probably deny the fact that acne cures actually exist.
Many acne sufferers will resort to over-the-counter products like non-prescription acne cleansers, astringents, pimple creams, and moisturizers. These usually help unplug whiteheads and blackheads and encourage the skin to peel off.
Topical antibiotics prescribed by dermatologists help fight acne by means of killing the bacteria that infect the pores. However some bacteria may become resistant to these forms of acne cures, rendering them useless over a longer period of use. Dryness, redness, and irritation are some of the side effects that may occur with these products.
Oral anitbiotics are another option which relieve acne by killing the bacteria. Some side effects to be considered before taking oral antibiotics are nausea and dizziness.
One other alternative to consider that may be the most controversial are vitamin A derivatives. They can prevent skin cells from clumping together and they promote shedding of the skin. Irritation, redness and dryness are a number of side effects to consider with this option. Much care and caution must be used when considering these derivatives because there have been some cases reported that attribute some birth defects and psychological disorders to their use.
Taking the time to prevent outbreaks is usually easier than trying to cure them. In this case, “an ounce of prevention is like a pound of cure” most likely holds true!
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