Acne is a dilemma that people suffer from due to various factors such as mental duress, environmental factors and hormonal shifts in the body. Acne develops when the sebaceous glands excrete excessive amounts of oil clogging the skin pores. Bacteria and dirt accumulate within the clogged pores leading to acne formation. Various types of treatment are available however the degree of effectiveness varies based on the type and severity of the acne condition. Over the counter medication is generally useful for mild acne, topical treatments such as salicylic acid, retinoids and benzoyl peroxide are quite effective in removing blemishes, dark spots, reducing inflammation and healing the acne overall. Other kinds of treatment include homemade remedies, therapeutic treatments and homeopathic remedies that can work wonders for the acne as well as the health of the skin. Homemade remedies are a cost effective and easy method to treating acne. It is considerably a healthier approach that carries little or no risk. In case of severe acne antibiotics are prescribed that come with many harmful side effects. For example accutane is recommended by doctors when all other treatments deem ineffective. Accutane carries some severe side effects such as depression, developing likelihood to harm oneself, damage to the the nervous and digestive system. Therefore it is favorable that in case of severe acne a person consults a dermatologist who can prescribe the right form of treatment and clearly notify the person of the risk involved.

Homemade remedies are a much healthier approach and some remedies are quite beneficial against acne condition. One healthy approach is to apply organic honey to get rid of acne marks and dark spots. The honey does not need to be heated however to make the mixture soft it can be slightly heated and then applied with fingers gently over the affected areas. The mixture should be left for at least 20 minutes and then washed with luke warm water. Acne sufferers can get best result by not picking or rubbing the affected areas and applying the treatment regularly. Some other useful remedies include application of mint juice, lemon juice, rose water and aloe vera.

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