Acne Solutions

Acne solutions are found everywhere these days. Go to your local drugstore, and you’ll find scores of products designed just for solving the problem. How do you know which one to pick? There are creams, lotions, pills, OTC’s or prescription drugs, pads, wipes, even cleansers, all toted as THE solution. Why doesn’t one treatment work for everyone? What research is being done to find new solutions?

There are many reasons one particular solution won’t work for each individual that tries it. Depending on your skin type, medical history and other factors, your doctor can determine what solution is right for you. Certain OTC’s can prove to drying to already sensitive skin, so a milder solution is usually needed. Conversely, for those whose acne resists milder products, a tougher choice is usually needed, sometimes even a prescription medication. While prescription medications are formulated to knock out even the toughest skin problems, they come with more risks and side effects than traditional over the counter solutions. Check with your doctor to determine what course of treatment your acne warrants.

Whether you decide on a pill, cream or otherwise, always check labels to see possible side effects. Most common side effects of solutions are redness, dryness or irritation of the skin. Typically, only one product should be used at a time. If more than one is used, dryness and irritation can increase. Only use multiple products at the instruction of a licensed physician.

The ingredient responsible for most irritation is salicylic acid; if your skin is unusually sensitive, try a solution with milder ingredients. A few trials and error down the road, you are sure to find a treatment that is right for your particular case of acne.

Acne is upsetting, no doubt but thankfully the medical field is making strides in advancing treatment options. For example, medical researchers are now attempting to develop new drugs to treat it, and also to replace the existing drugs already on the market. This applies particularly to topical antibiotics. Doctors are finding that bacteria associate with the production of it is becoming immune to some antibiotics, so new research is needed to combat the decreased effectiveness of some solutions now on the market. What’s more, research is also being conducted on the long-term effects of medication used to treat this horrible skin condition. The possible risks and whether they outweigh the benefits of the new treatment options have yet to be seen. Hopefully, with more and more research, doctors and scientists will discover even more effective ways to treat acne.

Unfortunately, acne is not always a problem that can be cured instantly. Sometimes it takes weeks, even months for acne to go away. This depends on the severity of the case, and how well your skin reacts to whatever acne solutions you’re using.