Adult Acne Peroxide

Help with Adult Acne?


A little background: I'm a 23 year old female, had mild/occasional breakouts as a teenager, but nothing like I got this summer. We had kind of a humid summer and I did quite a bit of outdoor running/walking. My face all around my chin and jawline started to break out, BAD! I thought maybe it was the weather, but even now that the season is changing, my skin isn't! I feel like I've tried most everything: acne.org regimen consisting of benzoyl peroxide, honey, organic routines. My dad does have skin problems/sensitive skin and rosacea (I think) I'd rather treat it without a doctor, but it's been five months. I'm reading that a plain yogurt mask might help? The honey didn't do anything for my current breakouts....so, I don't know about the yogurt. ANY suggestions or advice would be GREAT!! THANKS!
I'm part of a wedding party that is happening in 8 weeks!!! I would love to get something visibly working on it...

The very best thing to do is to go to your dermatologist. I swear on my grave that you will see results within the next 8 weeks.
The truth is, dermatologists are trained professionals who specialize in this stuff! They go to school for a very long time for this! So, yes, they do know what they are doing. Your doctor may give you pills, that he/she thinks best suits your kind of acne. And please, don't worry about Accutane, dermatologists no longer legally prescribe it to their patients (thank god.)
Your dr. will also give you some samples of topical medication and maybe a gel for spot treatment.
I went to the dermatologist 7 months ago, and my face has been perfect for the last 5 months, i'd say. I still get the occasional pimple, but my face is no longer covered in zits.
Here is what my doctor gave me/reccomended:
-He reccomended I wash my face with Cetaphil. It is a very basic and mild face cleanser that doesn't irritate your skin. You can buy it almost anywhere. (walmart, target, drugstores, grocery stores)
-He gave me a prescription for the pill Monodox. It is an Antibiotic agent. I have a very mild dose of once per day, every day.
-My topical gel that i put on every evening is called Ziana.
-My spot treatment that I usually put on my face after showers is called Duac.

I very, very, very HIGHLY recommended that you go see a dermatologist. You will be very satisfied with the results. Hope I somewhat helped!!

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Which Adult Acne Treatment Can Make Blemishes Disappear ?

Contrary to popular belief, acne isn't just restricted to teenagers. And in the same way that this skin ailment can cause untold distress and embarrassment in teens of both sexes, so can it have the same effect on those who suffer from it in later life.

With figures showing that as much as a quarter of adult males will suffer from acne at some stage, and double that amount of adult women, the market for adult acne treatment has never been more popular.

Since acne can affect people well into middle age and beyond, defining what causes it in the first place is one of the best ways to know how to combat adult acne. Treatment can vary, from the simplest yet effective remedies to minor surgical procedures in the very severe cases.

One of the causes of adult acne has been found to be hormonal deficiencies. Therefore, speak to your doctor first, as they can arrange hormonal treatment for your acne if this is the case.

If it's less serious acne that ointments and creams can treat, one of the best and most effective options available is benzoyl peroxide. This is a simple ointment that you can buy over the counter at your local pharmacists, and is just as effective a treatment for adult acne as it is for teenagers.

Salicylic acid is another relatively simple treatment that can be bought at any drugstore.

Should the problem require a more intense solution, however, there are a variety of prescription treatments available, too. Once again, check with your doctor on which ones would be more beneficial for you, depending on your skin type, or if you suffer from any allergies, etc.

Some of the more common treatments prescribed for adult acne is adapalene, tretinoin and azelaic acid. These are put onto the skin itself. Oral versions include sulfur, clindamycin and isotretinoin. However, you should beware of any side effects, such as dizziness or stomach complaints. If unsure, consult your doctor.

There is another prescription method available, accutane, but this is seen as a last resort for any sufferer. An intensive course of treatment that can last anywhere up to six months depending on the sufferer themselves, it has proven to be very effective in the fight against adult acne.

However, it has been linked to some serious side effects; liver damage and depression are just two of the potential hazards that users may experience. Even more damaging is the potential for birth defects in pregnant women. Therefore, it's not a treatment to be taken lightly.

If pharmaceutical drugs and treatments fail to solve the problem, there is always the option of a surgical procedure for the more seriously afflicted.

Should your doctor or specialist feel your acne warrants it, you may be sent for laser treatment, which, though often painful, can remove the problem more efficiently.

Although acne can be an embarrassing and often annoying affliction, with the various treatments available, it needn't be a permanent one.

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Ken Black is the owner of Skin Care Reviews, a website all about the best skin care products. Visit us to read the latest acne product reviews.