Thoughtful Approaches Rather Than Quick Fixes For Acne Sufferers

Successfully treating acne often takes patience and perseverance. Young people with an acne problem want a quick fix and clear skin to be able to get on with their lives. However, many young acne sufferers may have to endure a range of approaches initially to finally get rid of their acne problem.

Acne clinics use approaches which loosely can be split into creams, natural extracts and laser treatments.

Firstly, the ingredients used in creams really work to complement each other in the treatment of acne. Salicylic acid helps to unclog the pores, benzoyl peroxide kills bacteria, glycolic acid helps skin to renew itself, sulphur dries the sebum that exudes from the spots and azelaic acid helps to return the skin normal.

Where creams and lotions can be quite abrasive on the skin, natural ingredients can also help with the healing process. Examples of these are green tea which also kills bacteria, aloe vera which soothes inflamed skin and sage which fights free radicals to reduce wear and tear on the skin.

For extreme cases, acne clinics and dermatologists also offer laser treatments as a way to treat the spots and reduce the inflammation. Again laser kills the surface bacteria and encourages the healing process. Sometimes three treatments may be needed and these can be quite expensive, and often in conjunction with the cream treatments again to help with the healing process and prevent pitting and scarring.

Unfortunately, there is no quick fix for acne sufferers. Dermatologists at acne clinics will advise the use of creams and lotions for 12 weeks and there will be no improvement for at least a month. It is also the case that care should be taken on the use of cosmetics during this time. Acne clinics recommend that acne sufferers keep away from steamy environments that will aggravate the pores again.

At Acne Clinic UK we will be able to advise you on the correct course of treatments.