Teens get acne because of the hormonal changes that come with puberty. Acne is a very common disease, and first appears as clogged pores (comedones). Recent research shows acne can leave both physical and emotional scars for teens, especially when it is not treated early and aggressively.
Isotretinoin, a synthetic Vitamin A product commonly prescribed for the treatment of acne has been implicated as a probable cause of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and may actually speed up the rate at which symptoms appear for those who are predisposed to IBD.
In a review of studies from 1997-2002, researchers found a strong link between isotretinoin treatment and development of IBD in more than 68% of the cases reviewed.
Ok, so let's face it. You have acne, and no matter how much you've cleansed, toned, exfoliated and moisturized, the acne is still there. So the question becomes: do you put makeup on top of your acne, or not?
I think yes, with some cautions.
In 2000, the British Journal of Dermatology found that regular treatment sessions under specially designed red and blue light can significantly help clear acne, especially for those patients with moderate to mild acne.
When using red and blue lamps for 15 minutes a day, participants in this study were pleased with a 76% drop in visible pimples/lesions over a 12 week time period.
There is a common perception that teens get acne because they don't wash their faces enough. Lack of face washing has been implicated as one of the causes of worsening acne. But is this really true?
Researchers decided to find out, studying a group of young men with mild to moderate acne.
These young men were asked to wash their faces twice a day for two weeks with a mild cleanser. After this two week period, they were assigned to one of three groups. Group 1 were to wash their faces just once per day. Group 2 were to wash their faces twice per day, and Group 3 were to wash their faces four times a day. All groups were to maintain their cleaning regimen for six weeks.
The results were surprising.
Roaccutane, a member of the retinoid family, has been around since the 1980's. It is a member of the class of Vitamin A related compounds used to treat severe acne.
Since the drug was first introduced, there have been controversial complaints of depression and suicidal behavior in some group of people using Roaccutane.
Green tea has been used in Chinese medicine to treat many illnesses, both inside and outside the body. It recently has been shown that green tea may also improve acne.
A recent study compared green tea cream to a 4% benzoyl peroxide solution in people with moderate-severe [tag]acne[/tag].
The results were surprising.
Accutane (isoretinoin) is considered the most effective form of acne treatment currently available, with as many as 90% of patients achieving long term remission in their acne symptoms.
The Archives of Dermatology report that use of isoretinoin may have side-effects impacting the user's heart, liver, and cholesterol levels. This study examined the frequency of abnormal laboratory tests in a sample of 13,772 patients who had used isoretinoin between 1995 and 2002. The researchers studied medical records for each patient before, during, and after their use of the medication, with particular focus on laboratory measures of triglycerides (fatty acids in the blood), total cholesterol level, liver enzyme levels, platelet, hemoglobin, and white blood cell counts.
The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology just published research indicated that the Smoothbeam(R) laser offers a new long-term clearance option for those suffering from acne.
Acne is the main reason people seek dermatological care, and it is the most commonly diagnosed skin disorder.
Zeno is the first FDA approved device to help you combat acne at home. It is a portable, electronic device with a tip that works by delivering a specific dose of heat directly to the blemish, which causes the blemish to lessen and disappear. For more than 90% of people, their blemishes lessened in 24 hours.
Can laser therapy help your acne? A clear light laser is being used in a new therapeutic paradigm to help treat acne and remove acne scars. So far, this clear light laser is safe for all body parts and is without noted side effects.
