Is There an Effective Cure For Acne?

       

Acne is common in both males and females and is present in all ethnic backgrounds making it one of the most widespread medical conditions in the world. It is estimated that approximately 17 million people in the United States have some form of the skin disease.

Being much more prevalent in adolescents and young adults, acne affects 85 percent of people between the ages of 12 and 24, usually beginning at the onset of puberty when teenagers begin to produce larger amounts of sex hormones which increase the formation of oils (sebum) from the sebaceous glands of the skin.

Although acne tends to go away as people reach their thirties, nearly 8 percent between the ages of 25 and 34 are affected by the skin problem. Severe acne usually affects more males than females, especially in the 18-28 age groups. However, more females than males are affected by milder forms of acne in the 29-49 age groups.

Although acne is not curable, breakouts can be treated, prevented, and controlled with the use of medicated products and daily tips. Dermatologists, doctors who treat skin disorders, treat acne with a variety of methods including over-the-counter products (OTC) and prescriptions. Topical medicines, such as gels, creams, solutions, and soaps that are applied to the face are sometimes used with the combination of systematic medications that are taken by mouth such as antibiotics. It is also recommended to have balance diet and intake of Vitamin E is very much beneficial for the skin.
Moderate to severe acne is treated with prescription topical and/or oral medications. Antibiotics such as monocycline, doxycycline, tetracycline, erythromycin and clindamycin stop or slow bacteria growth. Prescription topical medications such as adapalene, tretinoin, and benzoyl peroxide, are also commonly used.

In addition to medicated products, preventing acne breakouts can be controlled by in other ways. Washing hands and not touching the face unnecessarily helps. Other tips include washing the face two times a day with a gentle soap, using a different washcloth each time since bacteria can grow on the damp cloth, and washing as soon as possible after exercising. Also, avoid getting sunburned.

 
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