Acne
Acne is the inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands. It is indicated as pimples, papules, whiteheads, blackheads and pustules. Most often, severe acne lesions leaves scars and dark spots or acne marks. Acne can occur anywhere in your body including neck, chest, back, shoulders, buttocks and thighs.

Conventional Treatments for Acne
For uncontrolled and persistent acne breakouts, dermatologists have long been prescribing tretinoin which is a vitamin A derivative. It reduces the production of sebum that causes pimples and therefore prevent future acne breakouts. Although it is effective, it may cause dryness, irritation and burning sensation in people having sensitive skin.

If you have inflamed acne lesions, your dermatologist may prescribe antibiotics to reduce inflammation.

For extremely severe and out of control acne breakouts, dermatologist usually prescribe Accutane (Isotretinoin) that is one of the most effective remedy to eliminate breakouts. Though the drug is effective, it causes severe side effects for which people often want to avoid its use where possible as it may cause severe birth defects, muscle pain, headache, itching and dryness. Accutane is only used when no other drug controls acne.

Herbal Remedies for Acne
101E Acne Getaway is effective and was formulated by Chinese herbalist, Dr. Zhao Tea tree oil also contains antioxidants that help removes free radicals and reduces acne breakouts.

Honey mixed with milk is applied on pimples, blackheads and pustules, Honey contains vitamins and minerals and natural antibiotic substances Apply rose water with cotton ball on the affect acne lesions Topical application of lemon juice is also effective Treating acne

Vitamin Supplements
Vitamin A is an strong antioxidant that removes free radicals and reduces the production of excessive sebum Vitamin B accelerates metabolism of skin cells and tissues Vitamin C also increase the rate of growth of epithelial cells that make your hair follicles and internal lining of skin Vitamin is also an antioxidant like vitamin A Zinc helps reduces the inflammation Chromium helps in breaking down macromolecules of glucose to micromolecules

Other Treatment Options
Acne Cleanser, Scrubs, Exfoliators, Moisturizers and Skin Care tonics are available over the counter that you can use for caring your entire skin. Cleaners, scrubs and exfoliators are used to remove dead skin cells, germs and dirt to eliminate pimples and pustules. Moisturizers and skin health tonics keeps your skin clean, soft and supple.

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