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Oral antibiotics work by removing the p.acne bacteria and decreasing inflammation. However there is a big challenge today in using modern antibiotic - that is, over-prescription of antibiotic. The result is a growing resistance to these drugs which means that diseases that once could have been wiped out with a course of antibiotics may now have dire potential.
We are not suggesting not to use antibiotics. In fact, they should be used as long as they are prescribed for the right reason. For example, antibiotic should be used on patients with moderate to severe acne. Two of antibiotic that we feel are safe and effective are doxycycline and minocycline. They are easily absorbed form of tetracycline which has been used for decades to reduce acne inflammation. Tetracycline has very few side effects however there is an emerging resistance to this drug.
Another effective antibiotic for patient with moderate to severe acne is erythromyclin. Unfortunately it has been overly prescribed which resulted in 50 percent of the people are resistance to it. Still erythromycin and eteracycline are very useful because of their anti-inflammatory potential.
Other oral antibiotics include sulfa drugs such as Bactrim and Septra. They are effective orally but can cause worrisome reactions such as skin allergies and bone marrow suppression.
Clindamycin taken orally has been use for over forty years and is a second-line antibiotic, prescribed when the tetracyclines or erythromycin medications fail. The most significant, though rare adverse reaction associated with clindamycin is pseudomembranous colitis, which is a bloody diarrhea that required treatment by a gastroenterologist.
When prescribing antibiotics to patient, it is important that the dermatologist set a timetable to its use. The average course of antibiotic treatment is about one to six months.
After the end of the course, the dermatologist should schedule an appointment with the patient to assess the acne condition. If the condition improves and there is no side effect, the treatment is to be continued until the skin is clear. Usually topical medication is to be used concurrently and some time
Differin or Retin-A is prescribed to aid in further improvement or addresses other problem such as post-inflammatory pigmentation.
A second appointment is to be arranged with the patient after six to either weeks into the treatment. If the acne condition improves, then the dermatologist is likely to lower to stop the oral antibiotic dose and just continue with the topical treatment.
There is no miracle antibiotic cure for acne. Just like you don’t get acne over night, neither will it goes away over night. Sometime if the condition does not improve with the use of one type of antibiotic, another type may have to be prescribed.
For female patients, they can use birth control pills and spironolactone (Aldactone) for acne treatment. However if the condition does not improve and the acne is severe enough and likely to create scar, then the dermatologist may even issue Accutane as the next remedies. In our opinion, it is better to have five months of Accutane treatment than months or years on antibiotic that does not help in solving the acne problem.
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I was having tea with a friend last week, and we were discussing our extensive skin care regimens. As we were exchanging tips and advice, I realized that I have amassed a virtual recipe box of facials that can be done using fresh fruit. As there are many of you out there that could benefit from this knowledge, I have decided to share my insights.
One of my favorites is the peach facial, which works very well as a tightening mask. Simply take a ripened peach, and remove the skin and the pit from the center. Place the peach and the whites from a single egg in a blender, and whip until smooth. Pat the mixture onto your face, and allow it to sit there for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water.
I have found that the apple mask is very good for normal skin. Peel, core, and quarter an apple. Chop the apple in your blender, and add two tablespoons of honey. Blend until smooth. Then remove the mixture from the blender, and refrigerate for approximately 10 minutes. Apply the mixture to your face using a patting motion, and be sure to pat until the honey becomes tacky. Leave it on for about 30 minutes, and rinse with warm water.
I have also had great success with a Strawberry mask that my Grandmother told me about. The trick here is to use extremely ripe Strawberries. Add approximately cup of strawberries and a cup of cornstarch to the blender, and mix until smooth. Apply the mixture to your face, and be careful to avoid the area around your eyes. Leave it on for 30 minutes, and rinse it off with cool water.
The next facial mask is excellent for blemished skin. Chop a ripened tomato into small pieces, and place it in your blender. Add one tablespoon of lemon juice and some instant oatmeal or rolled oats. Mix until it is all combined. Do not mix for too long, as it will not stick to your face. If it gets too thin, simply add more oatmeal. Apply the mixture, and leave it on for 10 minutes. Scrub it off using a warm, wet cloth.
There are many different ways to care for your skin, and as many different products on the market. In my experience, the most natural treatments provide the best results. Try to avoid products that have heavy perfumed scents or appear to use poor quality ingredients. These all natural fruit facials have worked wonders for me. I hope you enjoy them.
Alisha Burke loves getting facials. When she is not daydreaming about her next trip to the spa, she writes for yourskin101.com - an online resource dedicated to helping you care for your skin, with important information about Collagen Injections, Anti-Aging Products, Sunscreen and more.
You’re Not Alone. Over 90% of us will have acne at some point in our lives. Many people will continue to have acne as adults. There are likely many factors that play a role in adult acne: genetics, hormones, the environment, stress and using the wrong skin care products. The tips below will help you to effectively manage acne and achieve clear, healthy skin.
1. Use chemical-free, natural skin care products to cleanse your pores and minimize new blemishes from forming. Cleansing your face every day with the right skin care products is the first and most important step to achieve clear, healthy skin.
2. Always use a clean washcloth every time you wash your face. Acne causing bacteria can quickly form on damp washcloths and transfer back to your skin the next time you use it. You must use a clean washcloth ever morning and night.
3. Keep hair and hands off your face. Both contain excess dirt and oils that transfer to your face causing pores to clog and bacteria to grow. Keeping your pores clean is critical to your success in fighting acne.
4. Drink lots of water and eat a balanced diet including fruits and vegetables. A healthy diet is important for great skin and water helps to flush away toxins while hydrating your skin.
5. Don’t pick! Picking at or pinching blemishes transfers excess oils and will cause deeper acne lesions which may scar. The best strategy is to get your acne under control fast by using a (non-chemical) natural acne treatment every morning and night.
6. Acne on the back and shoulders can be aggravated by wearing clothing that doesn’t allow the skin to breathe. Always wear “breathable” fabrics like cotton and shower immediately after workouts to remove excess sweat, dirt, and oils.
7. Your skin reflects your overall health and well being. It is important to manage your stress levels by getting enough sleep. Your skin needs rest to rebuild and repair itself. Exercise will help to reduce stress while maximizing oxygen delivery to the skin.
8. Women should not use heavy oil-based lotions and makeup. It is important to only use oil-free makeup that allows your skin to breathe. Oil-based makeup can trap synthetic chemicals and oil in your pores causing bacteria and acne to form.
9. Avoid excess consumption of refined sugar and nutritional supplements that contain iodine. Your body needs to work hard to process these sugars and studies have show a correlation between diets high in refined sugar and acne.
10. Don’t smoke. Not only is it bad for your lungs, it can also affect your skin’s health and ability to heal. Smoking can dry out your skin and also cause wrinkles!
James Day is a freelance writer specializing in skin conditions including acne and rosacea. Visit http://www.AcneResearchLabs.com for more information regarding effective acne treatments and rosacea treatments for sensitive skin.
Acne is an outward sign from your body that something is not quite right on the inside. Acne occurs due to unhealthy eating habits among others things. One of the most effective natural acne treatments is to simply change your diet. By altering your diet and becoming more aware of what is healthy for you and what is not you will be able to effectively treat acne.
An easy to follow natural acne treatment is a no breakfast acne treatment plan. This may sound like it is contradicting other information you have read about breakfast being the most important meal of the day, but in reality, it isn’t. If you eat a proper and healthy meal the night before you will be able to wake up in the morning refreshed and ready to go without feeling hunger.
When we sleep, our bodies are cleansing themselves of toxins in the body. The longer we can prolong this cleansing cycle the better off we will be and the better off our skin will be.
Here is how you can incorporate the no breakfast acne treatment plan into your regime. When you wake up in the morning go as long as you possibly can before leaving the house for the day without eating. Just before you leave your home eat one type of fruit such as a grapefruit or an orange. Pasteurized orange juice will not work because of all the sugar added, it must be the real thing. Then, do not eat anything until lunch.
This easy to follow and minor diet adjustment is a very effective natural acne treatment.
Another effective natural acne treatment is to eliminate all caffeine from your diet. Caffeine and other stimulants do not actually cause acne, but they do help to worsen and trigger acne breakouts. By eliminating caffeine from your diet you will be helping to treat your acne and decrease breakouts.
After eliminating caffeine and breakfast from your diet, you should then eliminate sugar from your diet to effectively treat acne. Sugar is known to aggravate and worsen the effects of acne. You do not need to eliminate sugar altogether right this minute, but set smaller goals.
Your first goal can be to cut your sugar intake by 50%, then 75% and finally 100%. A good place to start is to remove your diet from all candy bars. Then eliminate all pasteurized fruit juices. You can replace these store bought juices by investing in your own juicer. They are fairly cheap to purchase and you can then make your own healthy juice that will not aggravate your acne.
Another good natural acne treatment to incorporate is to eliminate all hydrogenated oils from your diet. These oils are considered bad fats and include foods such as potato chips, crackers, peanut butter and cookies. By consuming these bad fats you are preventing good fats from being absorbed into your body. These bad fats also worsen the effects of acne.
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