Getting Rid Of Acne With Laser Acne Treatment
It is estimated that more than 20 million people – including both teenagers and adults – suffer from some form of acne. While some of these people will experience satisfactory results using one or more of the acne medications or treatment products available today, the reality is that many will not. For them, a more effective treatment option is needed. For them, the right choice just might be laser acne treatment.
Laser acne treatment is an FDA approved procedure that has proven to be very effective for patients who have undergone the treatment. There are generally no serious side effects or complications associated with the procedure, and pain and discomfort is kept to a minimum. This has made acne laser treatment one of the most popular treatment options available today, especially among those suffering from more serious and chronic acne.
Laser acne treatments involve the application of a low level laser beam to the areas of the skin where severe acne is present. The laser beam targets the sebaceous glands; these are the glands that secrete the oil that clogs the pores of the skin and causes acne to break out. The heat from the laser beam works to prevent these glands from over-producing oil, thus eliminating – or at least greatly reducing – future breakouts.
Oily skin is not the only factor that leads to acne, however. Bacteria can contribute to acne episodes as well. Acne laser treatment also destroys this acne causing bacteria, resulting in noticeable improvement to the skin after just one treatment.
As I mentioned above, there are no lasting serious side effects or complications associated with laser treatment for acne. Some mild and temporary side effects might include skin irritation, redness and swelling. There is a minimal amount of pain and discomfort associated with these side effects, but nothing to worry about.
The biggest disadvantage to laser acne treatment is its cost. Not only is it among the most expensive acne treatments, but many health insurance plans do not cover it. If you can afford it, however, there is no shortage of satisfied patients who will tell you it is well worth the price.
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The following is a guest post from Cristina Pontevedra, experienced esthetician and owner of “IPL Hair Removal Guide, a site about hair removal treatments.
Personally I fought with pimples and blackheads for most of my adolescence. My skin has experienced a flood of treatments, ranging from homemade, like toothpaste applied directly on pimples to the birth control pill. Today I want to talk about some methods for acne sufferers in a mild form of this troublesome disease, these remedies work for males and for females as well.
One of the most effective cure for acne is found in products based on salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, they both work quite well. They are sold in creams, gels, lotions and sticks, usually in the name of the commercial product is reported the percentage of those active ingredients. It would say something like “productname 5%” for example. The higher the percentage is, the greater the concentration.
Pay attention: both salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide used as acne remedies can cause irritations, such as small burns, because they are photosensitive and some dermatologists recommend to use them only in autumn and winter, so forget to enjoy the sun during your acne treatment. Salicylic acid, as well as glycolic, exfoliates the skin; this is a kind of slight peeling of the very first stratum of your skin. Pay attention also here to the burning and redness. In short, the success rate is high, but remember that it is an antibacterial treatment and if your acne is of a hormonal type there is not much to do with these drugs.
For the application of benzoyl peroxide and the salicylic acid, clean the part to be treated well, let dry 5 minutes and then apply the cream or gel. Do not overdo the dosage, wait 15 minutes for it to dry and at that point you can decide to put a non greasy moisturizer.
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Almost everyone knows that to fight acne effectively you need to start a daily routine of washing your face at least two times a day and apply antibacterial acne washes to your face just as often. Most people will even make a trip to their dermatologist to have prescriptions written for acne fighting medications. However, most people leave out one very important step for getting rid of acne. That secret step is exfoliating at least two to three times a week.
No matter how good your facial soap is or how often you wash your face, your face is still covered in dead skin cells. When these skin cells finally fall off, they can mix with the natural oils on your face and stay there, clogging your pores and causing yet another breakout. This is compounded by the fact that acne prone skin generally produces more dead skin cells than regular skin, and those that are produced remain on the surface of your skin instead of falling off in the form of dust.
Exfoliating at least twice a week solves this problem by removing the dead skin cells from your face. It also deep cleans your pores, removing any dirt and oils that may have been left behind by your facial wash. This equates to not only less breakouts, but a healthier, brighter complexion on the whole because all of the dull, dead skin cells are removed from your face, leaving only the bright, living ones.
When you are looking for exfoliating creams there are two types that you can buy, physical and chemical. Physical exfoliating creams physically remove the dead skin cells from the surface of your skin with the help of a scrub or other abrasive substance. Chemical exfoliating creams, on the other hand, work by loosening the chemical bonds that hold the dead skin cells to your face. Chemical exfoliating compounds are generally gentler on your skin and thus work better for sensitive, acne-prone skin. The next time you¡¯re in the drugstore don¡ forget to pick one up!