Acne Help Centre

Acne is a skin condition that affects people from their teen years all the way through adulthood. Acne treatments range from the purely natural to acne laser treatments using targeted rays that kill bacteria and prevent the formation of pimples and pustules.

Acne sufferers usually want a fast fix and miraculous cure. Advertising for many of today’s over-the-counter medications promise clear skin and a bright future. But many of these manufacturers are setting their customers up for a big let down.

There is no one size fits all for treatment and prevention of acne. In 2005 the sales for acne treatments rose to 441.1 million dollars.

Skin has very small pores that are connected to oil glands beneath the skin. Those glands produce a substance that moves dead skin cells to the surface of the skin. The tube that connects the pore to the glands will sometimes clog due to excess oil production. The result is pimples, pustules, whiteheads and blackheads.

Before taking action you should consult your doctor, a dermatologist and do your own research. This is your body, or the body of someone you love, and before taking systemic medication or putting medicine on the skin you should know what the side effects and the expected results can be.

Just because a product is sold over the counter does not mean that it is meant for anyone. Most products that are sold over the counter for acne treatment are designed for adolescent skin and can be more drying and irritating to adult skin.

The process of using acne laser treatment is pretty straight forward. At the dermatologist office an expert technician will aim a powerful and accurate laser at specific oil producing glands to destroy any existing bacteria in the area. That’s it.

There are several drawbacks to acne laser treatments that you should understand before undergoing the procedure. The treatment, although usually successful, commonly lasts only six months. It is not a cure for acne and treats the problem with an external process. Acne laser treatments don’t address the underlying problem of why the acne is happening. It does, however, give the sufferer a six month hiatus from the condition when they may be willing to make changes to their lifestyle to assure the problem doesn’t reoccur.

Also, you may need more than one treatment to complete the process and since this procedure is not cheap and not covered by insurance, you may want to reconsider your options.

Acne causes significant emotional and psychological stress in a person’s life. Often consumers are willing to buy the next greatest product to get rid of a condition that requires long-term management. Before making decisions about a treatment plan, be sure to have all the information you need to make an informed choice.