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Acne Scar Removal Surgery
Acne scar removal surgery is one way of treating the scars left behind from acne. Acne scar removal surgery can be done by your dermatologist. If you are considering acne scar removal surgery be sure to do some research. Before you have acne scar...
Acne Scar Treatment and Removal
Beautiful skin, without acne scars, is every woman's dream (and some men's too). But it seems only a small fortunate group with good genes ever attain it. But always remember that skin is a reflection of one's health and is the largest organ in the...
Hormone Replacement Therapy vs. Natural Progesterone
If your doctor has recently prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT) supplements, you probably have a lot of questions. You’re not alone. Throughout our many years in the industry, our most commonly asked question is, “Why don’t doctors...
Soooothe That Sensitive Skin
Do you dread trying to find a cosmetic because you know that chances are its going to cause your skin to burn and turn red? Do you have a bathroom cupboard full of creams and lotions that you have only used once or twice because they reacted badly...
Worrying about a Pandemic of the Flu?
"Worrying about a Pandemic of the Flu?" by Susan Dunn, MA. The
EQ Coach
Q: Could there by a pandemic? A: My physician says we're overdue
for one.
Q: Should you panic? A: Panicking doesn't help anything.
Q: What IS a flu...
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What is Oily Skin, How to Treat It, and How NOT to Treat It
1 out of every 2 teenagers has oily skin. We hear about it every
day on TV and the radio in ads for Proactive and Murad. Stars
like Jessica Simpson, Paris Hilton, Puff Daddy, Eminem, and even
Paris Hilton all pitch various products and treatments for oily
skin. Most of these products are nothing more than a mild
benzoyl peroxide or salicylic (less than 2%) cleanser. The
reality is that when we questioned real dermatologists none
recommended these products. Their actual recommendations were:
1) skin peels and laser treatments.
2) tetracycline
3) Accutane - in severe acne cases only.
4) Doxycycline
5) Cetaphil - Every dermatologist said this was a great face
wash.
You have to remember Paris Hilton, Eminem, and Jessica Simpson
are all paid endorsers. Read the fine print. Not one of them
guarantees or stands behind the product. To properly treat oily
skin and the acne it can and usually does cause, you have to get
to the source.
Benzoyl peroxide will only affect the surface and irritate it.
Salicylic acid is a weaker acid and must be used in much
stronger strengths to be effective - lees than 10% just won't
cut it. What really works is treating the bacteria that are
rampant in oily skin. This is what causes acne. A
trichloroacetic acid (TCA peel) skin peel is the most effective
external treatment and now the most cost effective as it is
currently available to consumers for in home use. A TCA peel
will alter the skin pH (acidity levels) and make the conditions
unfavorable for the bacteria. TCA peels will also get rid of
excess oil, increase exfolliation, collagen production, and new
skin production - all helpful with oily skin. TCA peels are also
very effective on acne scars -
an added plus. And the best thing
is there are no side effects.
Tetracycline is available by prescription only. It will kill the
bacteria, but only for as long as you keep taking it. It will
not affect the oilyness and is not effective against mild to
severe acne. It also has side effects like yellow teeth. Their
are similar antibiotics like doxycycline that have basically the
same results.
Accutane is a very drastic prescription only medication. The
side effects can be quite severe and are common. Blood tests
must be done on a weekly or monthly basis. Accutane will cease
the production of oil by stopping the functionality of the
sebaceous glands. Usually this was reserved for mild to severe
acne patients. The complications are so severe there have been
numerous class action lawsuits (just watch TV or look up
Sokolove the attorneys office on the internet).
Lasers have been used in a limited capacity as they are still
too expensive and are mostly effective on thee resultant
scarring from the acne, not on the oilyness and excess sebum
production.
So, straight from real non-paid dermatologists all over the
country, one can conclude that the most effective treatment with
the least cost is TCA peels. And they are now available for home
use. Now you know how to permanently cure oily skin, treat acne,
and have beautiful skin from a real dermatologists perspective.
Don't be misled by a highly compensated endorser like Paris
Hilton, Jessica Simpson, Eminem, Puff Daddy, etc...
About the author:
David Maillie is an alumni of Cornell University and specializes
in biochemical synthesis for public, private, and governmental
interests. He can be reached at M.D. Wholesale:
http://www.bestskinpeel.com
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