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Home Remedies of Acne to Help You Get Clear Skin

June 12, 2009 by mastenk · Leave a Comment
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Jason Richardes asked:


Acne is not a new disease. Human beings have been suffering from this skin condition for a long time. Scientists have been trying to solve the problem of acne for many years. The reasons for acne are many.

Before looking for home remedies of acne, if we understand the reasons for acne, it will be beneficial. Some people suffer from acne and some don’t. The reason is over active oil glands in the body. If the skin pores are blocked, the oil produced by the glands will not be able to come out. The end result is a boil on your face. It could get infected and it can cause lots of damage to your skin. It seems there is no hard and fast rule as to who will suffer from acne and who will not. Prevention is therefore better than cure.

Diet is important:

Make sure that you are eating right. You need to eat lots of fruits and vegetables; particularly citrus fruits because they contain antioxidants. They help in preventing pimples and skin damage. You can rub the juice of such fruits on the affected area. If need be, you may dilute the juice with some water. Apply the juice on the affected area and leave it on for 5 minutes. Then wash your face with clean water.

One of the reasons of acne is bacterial infection. To combat this infection, you could use raw garlic. Garlic has anti bacterial properties. Hence it can be very helpful in treating pimples, boils and any spots on your face. If you improve your intake of citrus fruits and start including garlic in your diet, it will help cleanse your blood and thus prevent outbreak of acne.

Another of the home remedies of acne is the use of fenugreek leaves. Take fresh leaves of fenugreek and make a paste out of it. You can apply the paste on your face. Leave the paste on your face for sometime and then wash off with warm water. It is safe to leave it on over night.

If you want to prevent black heads and pimples on your face, another significant home remedy is use of cucumber. You grate the cucumber or extract juice from it. Apply the grated cucumber or the juice on the affected area. Leave it on for about 20 minutes. Then wash it off. This will help you to take care of under eye black spots as well.

If you have a very oily skin then the chances of you suffering from acne are more. To get rid of excess oil from your face take some curd. Mix some Bengal lentil powder into it and apply that mixture on your face. Leave it on your face for about 15-20 minutes. Wash it off with warm water. There are many such home remedies of acne. It will be helpful to remember that if the out break of acne is severe then it is better you go to a dermatologist and get treated.



Acne Medications – Getting Your Way Out of the Problem

June 3, 2009 by mastenk · Leave a Comment
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Raj Kumar asked:


When an individual has acne problems, he thinks of the various possibilities of getting rid of them. It is sometimes a hindrance that when one has acne, he does not want to go for consultation and opts to stay with the home remedies.

But there are realities to consider in taking acne medications. There are two types from which acne medication is subdivided – prescription and over-the-counter. These regimens have steps to follow and could help you achieve lasting results.

Prescription acne medication

This type of acne medication as it name connotes, require prescription from your dermatologist. This is done because these drugs have certain dosages that only your dermatologist has the right to convey to you. Some of these prescriptive drugs include:

· Adapalene. This is a gel applied once a day and is known to slow down accumulation of skin cells inside the follicle that may cause clogging of the pores.

· Clindamycin. This type of acne medication is usually in the form of a solution, gel or a lotion and is applied twice a day. This helps kill the bacteria causing acne.

· Erythromycin. This is an antibiotic which may come in the form of a gel or ointment. The solution is applied twice a day, once in the morning and in the evening. It has a component that helps treat bacterial infection.

· Tretinoin. This is a combined retinoic acid and vitamin A acid. It may come in the form of creams, gels and liquids and should be applied in the skin once daily. Its component keeps pores clear and is capable of increasing the phase at which skin cells are replaced.

Over-the-counter acne medication

Over-the-counter acne medications are readily available in drugstores around any place. You do not have to present any prescription to the pharmacist when you buy these types of acne medication. Included in the list of OTC acne medications are:

· Benzoyl Peroxide. This type of OTC medication may also be a prescriptive drug. Just like clindamycin, it contains an anti-bacterial agent that kills the acne cause hence, preventing acne breakout.

· Salicylic Acid. This is often found in pads and is used to help prevent the clogging of the pores. It strikes both blackheads and whiteheads which are two of the primary causes of acne.

· Sulfur. It has peeling and drying capabilities which aids in targeting acne and is usually found in soaps and creams. Use of the product however is moderated as it may cause cell adhesion.

· Resorcinol. This agent is sometimes combined with other OTC medications. It helps breakdown rough and hard skin.

Using acne medications may sometimes cause redness, itchiness and burning of the skin. It is best to do things in accordance with doctor’s advice and package inserts in order to protect you from the damages of misuse of the product.

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