'The World'

By Jennifer King

More and more acne sufferers are now turning to treating their skin condition naturally. This is because doctors are now too quick to prescribe an oral drug for a problem that can be controlled with a nutritious diet and a healthier lifestyle. No drug will cure anything if you're continually feeding the cause with poor lifestyle habits.

Doctors won't prescribe a healthy, natural approach to treating acne because prescribing drugs is what keeps them in their job. Continual use of drugs can cause unwanted side effects, and this is what is putting more an more people off of visiting their doctor for the treatment of their acne.

So what would be your best approach to treating your skin? First of it's important to keep your skin clean, and you can do this easily with a medicated, anti-bacterial soap. It doesn't need to be a prescription strength chemical based soap, it can be one that you can buy straight of the shelf in your local grocery store. As long as it kills bacteria and keeps your skin clean there's nothing else you need it to do.



All you need to do is wash your skin morning and night, and this is to wash away all the dead skin cells, oil and bacteria. Doing this gives your skin the room it needs to breath, and leaves less on your skin to clog up any pores.


Keeping your skin moist is very important. Dry skin can encourage acne, and cause the
pores to become more clogged. Drinking plenty of water every day will help your skin stay supple and moist. You should aim for at least 8 glasses of water spread out through the day. If you body becomes dehydrated your skin will become too dry, and then your acne can get worse.

Eat a diet that is filled with foods full of nutrition. Fresh fruit and vegetables are the foods you need your diet to consist of the most. Your body relies on vitamins and minerals to function properly, and your skin needs them for it to look good too.

If you want to eat junk food that is filled with fat, and has zero nutritional value then your skin will reflect what you're putting into your body.

A diet that is filled with these poor foods also puts more toxins into your body, and these toxins put a strain on your internal organs. When your internal organs have to work harder this has an effect on the way your skin looks, and also has an effect on your energy levels.

Regular exercise helps keep your skin clear. Exercise helps your body excrete toxins through sweating, and it also gives all of your internal organs a good workout. Your blood pumps faster, and exercise will release endorphins so you feel better, and when you feel better you look better.

Using these tips for clearer skin will have a much more positive effect on your life than taking drugs for a year or two that only mask a cause of your acne.

By Roger Kelley

Acne remains a very unsightly condition that can catch people off guard. Needless to say, when a person wakes up in the morning and looks in the mirror and sees unsightly blemishes, pimples, and blackheads the desire to get rid of them pretty much is the first thing that comes to a person's mind.

There are a number of treatments for acne, this much is understood. However, what also must be understood is the fact that sometimes the treatments need to be delicate depending upon the condition one may be in. For example, certain acne drugs are considered off limits to a person who is suffering from depression due to the effect these may have on a person's mental state.

Of the complexities regarding acne treatment there is nothing more delicate than acne treatment in pregnancy. The reason for this is that the potential for risks and complications can be magnified upon the presence of certain acne drugs. The highly controversial prescription drug accutane, for example, is probably the worst type of acne treatment in pregnancy mainly because it can cause a variety of birth defects. So, it
goes without saying that one needs to select a treatment with extreme care when the
patient is pregnant.

Acne and Pregnancy

When it comes to acne and pregnancy many of the breakouts on the skin occur when elevated hormone levels can lead to changes in the skin. Of course, no one wants to have to deal with acne whether they are pregnant or not, but acne treatment in pregnancy is not as easy as some would think. After all, most of the drugs that are used to treat a woman who is not pregnant can not be prescribed to a pregnant woman for a number of reasons.

Over the Counter Treatments

When it comes to effectively dealing with acne treatment in pregnancy it would probably be best to stick with over the counter topical solutions. These are generally little more than concentrated cleansers that clear out dirt in the pores and do not have the residual effects that an oral prescription drug would have.

Keep in mind, before undergoing any acne treatment in pregnancy (prescription, over the counter, herbal, etc) it is also best to discuss options with a doctor. This way, a number of potential problems can be avoided. After all, it would not be wise to do something that your doctor would consider a faulty course of action to take.

By Trevor Mulholland

Unfortunately, there are no "cures" for acne. A foolproof way to keep acne from coming back does not exist. However, there are therapies and skin care regimens that can help to treat acne. These are as close to acne cures as you will get and with some patience, you are sure to find one (or two) that work for you.

Clinical Cures for Acne
Dermatologists are now using FDA approved light and laser therapies that show real effects in the reduction of acne. Blue light therapy and a combination of pulsed light therapy and heat therapy kill the bacterium that causes the common type of acne. The combination light therapy also shrinks the oil glands in the skin, which reduces the production of oil.

Other treatments performed in the dermatologist's office are chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and diode laser therapy. Both chemical peels and microdermabrasion take off the top layers of skin and stimulate the renewal of skin cells. Chemical peels use a chemical combination that is applied to the skin. Microdermabrasion uses a device that blows tiny crystals onto the skin. This sloughs off
skin, clears the pores and then vacuums the crystals and refuse off the face. Diode
lasers penetrate to the middle layer of the skin and destroy the sebaceous glands, thus stopping the production of oil.

Over the Counter Acne Cures
Products that contain salicylic acid work to get rid of some acne as do those ointments containing benzoyl peroxide, retinol or sulfur. For the best results, use retinol with oral antibiotics (prescribed by your dermatologist) and benzoyl peroxide with topical antibiotics. These treat more than one cause of acne, which makes treatments more effective.

Proper Skin Care
Keeping skin clean is always important, but when you have acne, it is even more so. For most, oily skin comes along with acne and the pore-clogging oils can cause acne eruptions. To help reduce the oil without drying out the skin, you should wash the affected areas twice a day. Make sure to use a mild cleanser as harsher ones can cause your skin to be inflamed. For exceptionally oily skin, use an astringent every morning.

A weekly facial sauna helps to clear up acne. This involves holding your face over steaming water for several minutes to clear out pores and then splashing your face with very cold water several times to tighten the pores. You can use a shower to get the same results on the rest of your skin.