Clean & Clear -- Oil Free can cure
Cleansing & Exfoliating
Acne forms under the skin, which means washing away surface oils does not do much to prevent or cure it. It is a myth that people get acne because they don't wash enough. Gentle washing is important, but too much washing can irritate the whiteheads and blackheads, causing them to be more infected and making more pimples. Use a mild cleanser such as Cetaphil, or an acne cleanser such as Aveeno acne bar, Neutrogena Acne Wash or Benzoyl Peroxide 5% bar.Exfoliating, which removes the layer of dead skin cells, is also important for healthy skin. After washing your face with a mild cleanser, exfoliate with face facial scrub one to two times a week. This can help reduce dead skin cells and debris which can clog pores and cause more acne.
Keeping It Clear
To avoid further clogging of your pores, all cosmetics, lotions and sunscreens should be oil-free! To avoid dry skin, use an oil-free lotion such as Complex 15. To avoid sunburn use oil-free products such as Neutrogena or Coppertone Oil-free Sunscreen. And remember to beware of hair products and gels, as they tend to be very oily.Look for product labels that read "Non-comedogenic", meaning they won't clog pores.
Medications
Use: Start conservatively, with 5% gel or lotion once a day (such as after you wash your face to go to bed). After one week, increase use to twice a day if you are not using another medication.
If your acne is not better after 4 to 6 weeks, try a 10% solution.
It is now available over-the-counter (without a doctor's prescription). Be sure to get the pure form -- you may want to ask the pharmacist for the type that used to be available by prescription only.
It may take 2 to 3 months to see improvement in your skin. Be patient, follow your doctor's instructions and remember to stick with the program. (Acne may get worse before it gets better.)
For females - your physician may prescribe birth control pills prior to starting you on Retin-A, as it can be extremely harmful to fetal development in pregnant women.
Use: Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions. Take the antibiotic pills with plenty of water.
Some antibiotics may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun, wear sunscreen when outdoors.
Accutane is available with a doctor's prescription only. Accutane is a very powerful pill--it is intended for people with severe scarring, or acne that cannot be controlled by other medications.
Use: Blood testing is done frequently when taking Accutane, as it can affect blood cell count and levels.
For females - your physician may require you to prove you are on two forms of birth control prior to prescribing Accutane, as it can be extremely harmful to fetal development in pregnant women.
Some physicians will not prescribe Accutane.
Acne forms under the skin, which means washing away surface oils does not do much to prevent or cure it. It is a myth that people get acne because they don't wash enough. Gentle washing is important, but too much washing can irritate the whiteheads and blackheads, causing them to be more infected and making more pimples. Use a mild cleanser such as Cetaphil, or an acne cleanser such as Aveeno acne bar, Neutrogena Acne Wash or Benzoyl Peroxide 5% bar.Exfoliating, which removes the layer of dead skin cells, is also important for healthy skin. After washing your face with a mild cleanser, exfoliate with face facial scrub one to two times a week. This can help reduce dead skin cells and debris which can clog pores and cause more acne.Keeping It Clear
To avoid further clogging of your pores, all cosmetics, lotions and sunscreens should be oil-free! To avoid dry skin, use an oil-free lotion such as Complex 15. To avoid sunburn use oil-free products such as Neutrogena or Coppertone Oil-free Sunscreen. And remember to beware of hair products and gels, as they tend to be very oily.Look for product labels that read "Non-comedogenic", meaning they won't clog pores.
Medications
- Benzoyl peroxide
Use: Start conservatively, with 5% gel or lotion once a day (such as after you wash your face to go to bed). After one week, increase use to twice a day if you are not using another medication.
If your acne is not better after 4 to 6 weeks, try a 10% solution.
It is now available over-the-counter (without a doctor's prescription). Be sure to get the pure form -- you may want to ask the pharmacist for the type that used to be available by prescription only.
- Retin-A
Retin-A is available with a doctor's prescription only. It acts by opening up blocked oil glands and prevents new pimples.
Use: Retin-A may cause your skin to become very red and dry, and may cause peeling. Newer medications have milder side effects. You should ask your doctor to switch your medication if you suffer some of these side effects.
As your doctor will tell you, Retin-A should only be used at night, because it makes your skin more sensitive to the sun and more susceptible to sunburn. Use extra sunscreen and sun protection when outdoors.It may take 2 to 3 months to see improvement in your skin. Be patient, follow your doctor's instructions and remember to stick with the program. (Acne may get worse before it gets better.)
For females - your physician may prescribe birth control pills prior to starting you on Retin-A, as it can be extremely harmful to fetal development in pregnant women.
- Antibiotics
Use: Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions. Take the antibiotic pills with plenty of water.
Some antibiotics may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun, wear sunscreen when outdoors.
- Accutane
Accutane is available with a doctor's prescription only. Accutane is a very powerful pill--it is intended for people with severe scarring, or acne that cannot be controlled by other medications.Use: Blood testing is done frequently when taking Accutane, as it can affect blood cell count and levels.
For females - your physician may require you to prove you are on two forms of birth control prior to prescribing Accutane, as it can be extremely harmful to fetal development in pregnant women.
Some physicians will not prescribe Accutane.
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