There are so many different over the counter acne products, along with 3-step programs that it can be difficult to decide which one you will try. The latest new acne treatment list is below. Since many of these are new, long-term results may not be available just yet.
As more people try them, we will have a more accurate view of which acne treatment is the best.
Get the Best Out of Acne Treatment - Ten Tips
By Sandra Mayer
Acne is a common treatable skin condition. Treatment can be effected in most people with little or no scarring. The effectiveness of the treatment recommended for you depends on how well you cooperate with the entire acne cure process. Your success in acne cure might not be in going for the latest treatment but to make some simple adjustments with the treatment you already have. The following ten tips will help you to get the best out of treating your acne.
1. Give acne treatments time to work
It takes from a few days to up to six weeks for you to see satisfactory improvements on your skin. This depends on your type of acne. Some sufferers may not see clear skin until about six months.
2. Use the acne treatment as prescribed
Acne treatments, like any other medication are designed to work after a pattern. Do not use more or less than you are instructed to.
3. Stick to your prescription
Mixing acne treatments can cause skin irritation. This could lead to more breakouts thereby slowing down or actually stopping the treatment.
4. Apply acne medication before make up
Acne medication is meant to be in direct contact with your skin. A base of make up will simply block the medication from being effective on your skin.
5. Do not use abrasive soap, toner or facial scrub etc.
These can irritate the skin and cause breakouts. Irritated skin also makes it difficult for acne medication to work well. Rather use a mild cleanser to wash your skin twice a day.
6. Do not scrub your skin
Scrubbing irritates acne-prone skin. Use lukewarm (not hot) water to wash your skin. Apply a mild cleanser gently with your fingertips. Wash just twice a day to reduce irritation and dryness.
7. Wait about ten minutes before applying medication.
Wet skin is highly absorbent and easily irritable. To avoid irritation, wait for about ten minutes after washing for your skin to dry before applying acne medication.
8. Clean Skin gently after sweating
Clean your skin gently as soon as possible after sweating but do not scrub. Sweating can aggravate acne-prone skin so always cleanse skin as soon as you can after sweating.
9. Do not squeeze or pick acne
Picking or squeezing might give some temporary relieve but it actually makes acne worse. It prolongs the treatment. It can also lead to scarring thereby reducing your chances of seeing clear skin.
10. Continue using the treatment even after seeing clear skin
This ensures that your skin is kept blemish free.
Lastly, remember effective treatment is available for all types of acne. Acne can be 100% cured.
For other resources on acne treatment see Acne Cure Center
New Acne Treatment
Typical treatment for acne includes prescription creams and antibiotics. As technology expands and research enhances the field of dermatology there are more effective acne treatments on the market today.
Several new treatments that are getting a lot of press lately is the blue light therapy and the diode laser therapy. The effectiveness of these two new treatments and the long range risks and/or benefits have yet to be determined. These treatments are very expensive and are used in combination with other treatments. Blue light and diode laser therapy may not be covered by medical insurance.
Rentinoids (vitamin A) and oral antibiotics are a very common treatment today. The problem with antiobiotics is the factor of bacterial resistance after repeated use.
Benzoyl peroxide and topical antibiotics can be effective treatment for less severe to moderate cases of acne. Many of the over counter acne products contain benzoyl peroxide.
Chemical peels are an option to remove scarring. These peels can be from salicylic or gylcolic acid formulas. There are many different strengths and formulas to try, depending on the extent of your acne scarring.
Microdermabrasion is also an option for helping to clear the surface of the skin and get rid of acne. There are at-home microdermabrasion kits as well as procedures offered at dermatologists and skin clinics
