Acne all you need to know.

[ryker77]

Acne vulgaris (acne) is a common skin condition that can affect people of all ages, although teenagers develop acne most often. Acne is a disorder that occurs when the sebaceous glands in a person's skin make too much oil (sebum). The oil combines with cells that line the walls of these glands and clogs the person's skin pores.

It is not clear what causes a person's body to produce too much oil or not properly shed dead skin cells. Vitamin B5 might help with oily skin. Outbreaks of acne may be linked to hormones, genetics, or bacteria.1 Acne is not caused by eating too much chocolate or oily foods.

Acne can range from mild to severe. A person may have only occasional bouts with acne or it may be constant. Treatment for acne is based on the severity of the outbreak and how much it affects a person's appearance.

The goal of treatment is to reduce or eliminate outbreaks and to prevent scarring. Home care of acne and use of nonprescription medications can be effective. Prescribed oral medications (such as isotretinoin) and topical medications (such as benzoyl peroxide) are also available to treat acne. Usually, a combination of medications is most helpful.

Treatments read this part!! If you go to a general doctor you'll get poor service. You'll need to be able to tell him that you want to try ### and some of ###. Or just go to a dermatoligist.

Medications do not cure acne, but they can help manage the severity and frequency of outbreaks. Different medications are used, depending on the type of acne (pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, or cystic lesions). The types of medications used most often to treat acne include those that:

Help unplug skin pores and stop them from getting plugged with oil (such as tretinoin [sold as Retin-A]).
Kill bacteria, such as antibiotics and lotions that contain sodium sulfacetamide.
Reduce the amount of sebum made by a person's body (such as isotretinoin [sold as Accutane]).
Reduce the effects of hormones in producing acne (such as oral contraceptive pills for women).
The best medical treatment for acne often consists of a combination of medications. Some medications are combined into one product, such as Benzamycin topical gel which contains an antibiotic (erythromycin) and benzoyl peroxide, or BenzaClin topical gel, which contains benzoyl peroxide and the antibiotic clindamycin. Other times, two different medications are needed. For example, some people use benzoyl peroxide lotion or gel in the morning and tretinoin (Retin-A) at bedtime.

The most common types of medications used to treat acne include:

Antibiotics, such as erythromycin (E-Mycin) and tetracycline.

Tretinoin (Retin-A) and adapalene (Differin), both retinoid medications.

Other retinoids, such as isotretinoin (Accutane) and tazarotene (Tazorac).

Certain hormones, such as estrogen (low-dose birth control pills).

Sodium sulfacetamide, such as Klaron lotion, Novacet lotion, and Sulfacet-R lotion.

Azelaic acid, such as Azelex, a topical cream.

 

[ryker77]

Antibiotics for acne

Antibiotics for acne

Antibiotics are often used to treat severe acne or acne that is likely to leave scars. Antibiotics reduce the number of pimples and the amount of redness around pimples. Antibiotics also may reduce overall inflammation of a person's skin. This results in less acne scarring.

Antibiotics can be applied directly to your skin (topically) or taken by mouth (orally). Topical antibiotics kill bacteria that are on your skin. Oral antibiotics kill bacteria in your skin pores. Oral antibiotics work best if they are started at high doses. The dose is reduced when acne gets better.

People with mild acne may only need topical antibiotics. The most common include:

Erythromycin (E-Mycin).
Clindamycin hydrochloride (Cleocin).
People with severe acne and people who are more prone to scarring from acne often take antibiotics by mouth. The most common oral antibiotics include:

Tetracycline hydrochloride (Achromycin).
Erythromycin (E-Mycin).
Doxycycline (Vibramycin, Monodox).
Minocycline hydrochloride (Minocin).
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra).
Amoxicillin (Amoxil).
An antibiotic that works for one person with acne may not work for another. Over time, antibiotics can stop being effective. When this occurs, a different antibiotic may be used. For example, oral doxycycline may be used for a person whose acne is no longer helped by oral erythromycin. Oral minocycline may be used for a person whose acne has gotten worse while taking oral tetracycline.

Please not that most orals medications will require you to not eat or drink milk type foods for 1-3 hours. Also any type of vit A, E zinc and a few others will hinder its performance. So most orals are useless for us meatheads.

 

[ryker77]

Tretinoin (Retin-A)

Tretinoin (Retin-A)


Tretinoin (Retin-A) is very effective for treating whiteheads and blackheads. Tretinoin is made from vitamin A and is sometimes called vitamin A acid or retinoic acid.

Tretinoin comes in cream, gel, and liquid forms. Apply it to the skin once a day, usually at night, about 20 to 30 minutes after washing your face.

Tretinoin works best if you start with a lower strength and change to a higher strength as needed. Doing this may reduce the amount of redness and peeling of your skin.
You may need to use tretinoin for as long as 6 weeks before you notice any improvement in your skin condition.
At first, tretinoin may make acne worse. You may notice redness and peeling of your skin when you first use tretinoin.

Some people use benzoyl peroxide for 2 to 3 weeks before starting tretinoin. This may prevent your acne from getting worse when you start using tretinoin.

Using tretinoin along with other products such as benzoyl peroxide or antibiotic lotion or gel may be more successful than using tretinoin alone.

Side effects of tretinoin include:

Sensitivity to sunlight.
Dryness or excessive redness and peeling of the skin.
If your skin becomes very red and peels, try using tretinoin every other night or every third night instead of every night.

I like the gel because the cream is very oily. Yet the cream can come in a stronger strenght.

 

[ryker77]

Adapalene (Differin)

Adapalene (Differin)

Adapalene (Differin) is an effective treatment for whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples. It is made from vitamin A, just like tretinoin. Adapalene usually is applied directly to the skin once a day in the evening.

At first, adapalene may seem to make acne worse. However, with continued use, adapalene usually begins to clear up acne in 2 to 3 weeks. Some people need to use it for as long as 6 weeks before they notice any improvement in their acne.

Side effects of adapalene may include:

Sensitivity to sunlight.
Dryness or excessive redness and peeling of the skin.
Some helpful hints when using adapalene:

Always wash the affected skin before applying adapalene.
Avoid getting it near your mouth and on the skin directly under your nose.
Avoid direct sunlight as much as possible. Use sunscreens (with an SPF of at least 15) and protective clothing such as hats or visors and long-sleeved shirts when you are in the sunlight.
Avoid sunlamps, because the ultraviolet rays are similar to those of sunlight and can damage your skin.
If your skin becomes very red and peels, use adapalene every other night or every third night instead of every night.

 

[ryker77]

isotretinoin (Accutane) tazarotene (Tazorac)

Other retinoids for acne vulgaris isotretinoin (Accutane) tazarotene (Tazorac)

Retinoid medications are made from vitamin A and can be used to treat severe acne. Retinoid medications are usually taken by mouth, although in Europe they are available in a topical cream. People usually need to take this medication for 3 to 6 months.

How It Works

Retinoids work by unclogging skin pores and shrinking oil glands to a very small size.

Why It Is Used

Retinoids are used to treat people who:

Have severe acne that did not get better with other treatments.
Develop scars (particularly deep scars) after their pimples or cystic lesions heal.

Making the decision about taking isotretinoin (Accutane) for severe acne

How Well It Works

In most people, acne goes away or improves within 4 to 5 months after starting retinoid medication.

Some people who take this medication are free of acne for years after they stop using it. If a person's acne returns after he or she stops using isotretinoin or tazarotene, the acne usually is not as bad as it once was.

Side Effects

Retinoid medications may have side effects, such as:

Miscarriage and serious birth defects. The most dangerous side effect of retinoid medication is miscarriage and serious birth defects in babies whose mothers took the medication during pregnancy. Women who can have children need to take special precautions so that they do not become pregnant while they are taking retinoid medication. The risk of birth defects and miscarriages goes away about 1 month after the medication is stopped.

Increase in triglycerides in the blood. A person who takes retinoid medication may have higher than normal levels of certain fats (triglycerides) in his or her blood. High levels of triglycerides may make a person more prone to certain health problems, such as heart disease. For this reason, all people need to have their blood checked for triglyceride levels before starting this medication and every 4 to 6 weeks while taking it.

Changes in mood or thoughts. Some people who take retinoid meciations may have changes in their moods (such as depression) or become confused and lose touch with reality. Rarely, a person may have thoughts of suicide. It is not clear why this occurs. It may be related to too much vitamin A in a person's body. These symptoms go away when the medication is stopped.

Liver damage. Some people who have certain liver conditions may develop liver damage if they take retinoid medication. For this reason, all people need to have blood tests to check their liver function before starting this medication. People with liver problems need to have blood tests to check their liver function during treatment with retinoid medication.

Other side effects. Other common side effects of retinoid medications can include chapped lips, dry skin, dry eyes, and dryness inside the nose and mouth. People also complain of fatigue, sensitivity to the sun, problems with night vision, and thinning of hair.

Thnking about accutane click:
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[ryker77]

Certain hormones for acne

Not really for us. But good for your GF or SO.
Certain hormones for acne


Certain hormones that prevent the body from producing testosterone can be used to treat acne. They are only used in women because men need testosterone for normal sexual activity.

The most common hormone taken by mouth is estrogen, in the form of low-dose birth control pills.

Rarely, other hormones, including dexamethasone and prednisone, are used in acne treatment.

Hormones have many side effects and are used to treat severe acne only for short periods of time.

 

[ryker77]

Sodium sulfacetamide for acne

Lotions that contain sodium sulfacetamide can be used to treat acne. They kill bacteria on your skin when applied directly to your skin.

The most common lotion that contains only sodium sulfacetamide is Klaron Lotion.

Other lotions also contain sulfur and include:

Novacet.
Sulfacet-R.

Side effects of lotions that contain sodium sulfacetamide are rare. However, the lotions may irritate some people's skin, causing it to become very red and dry. Other people may have problems breathing after using lotions that contain sodium sulfacetamide.

 

[ryker77]

Azelaic acid for acne vulgaris

Azelaic acid for acne vulgaris

How It Works

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring substance that acts as an antibacterial against acne vulgaris. It is used as a topical cream that works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria in the skin.

Why It Is Used

Azelaic acid is used to slow down the growth of bacteria and reduce inflammation in acne vulgaris. It may also be used to treat the bacteria that causes acne (P. acnes) that does not respond to other medications.

How Well It Works

Azelaic acid works well in mild to moderate outbreaks of acne. It does not work well for acne that is not inflamed or is not associated with a bacteria. A decrease in the number of inflamed acne lesions usually occurs 1 to 2 months after applying the cream.

Side Effects

Azelaic acid should not be applied to the eye, mouth, or other mucous membranes. This product is not approved for use in children under the age of 12 years.

What to Think About

Topical azelaic acid can be used to treat stubborn acne for up to 1 year; however, some doctors recommend that it not be used for longer than 6-month intervals. Limited studies indicate azelaic acid may be as effective as oral tetracycline hydrochloride without the many potential negative side effects.

Probably not good for us meatheads. Since are acne comes from oily skin.

 

[Japanese machine]

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[adoniscomplex]

Very informataive post,
Good work.
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