Acne Treatments - Almost A Miracle

Acne treatments are a time consuming affair so you need to be patient and control your urges to abandon it midway.

Acne and ugly acne scars can sap you of your confidence. Hence, acne treatments not only help in acne control but gives poise and self-assurance to the affected person. Acne can be caused by overactive sebaceous glands, hormones, bacteria, steroids and even certain beauty products.


The primary rule in home remedies is to keep the affected area clean. It should be a daily routine to wash your face with a mild cleaning agent, twice each day. Teenagers could best treat their acne by natural home remedies but you have to find one that is the most effective on your skin.

Daily use products such as lemon peels, cucumber grates, orange peels, cloves, and even fenugreek leaves are used for face packs, which control your acne and gets rid of any ugly acne scar.


Prescription remedies for acne include using lotions that contain benzoyl peroxide, which kills the acne causing bacteria, dries out the skin, which sheds off.


A topical treatment is described in the dictionary as "of or for a particular part of the body, especially designating or by local application". The different forms of topical treatment consist in:
1. The use of Azelaic acid, which is a substitute to benzoyl peroxide and causes less discomfort to your skin
2. Topical retinoids is a Vitamin A based medicine. It is meant for external use but this can make you oversensitive to the sun.

Oral treatments provide easy relief

1. Oral antibiotics together with benzoyl peroxide are used to kill off the harmful bacteria and prevent the formation of blackheads.

2. Treating acne by hormone therapy is another option for adult women. It consists of an oral contraceptive pill containing estrogen and progestogen. However, the effects are not uniform and you should definitely consult your doctor.


The best acne treatment however lies in a healthy stress free lifestyle consisting of a balanced diet, requisite amount of water and exercise.