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Acne Treatment Solutions
Your Options for Acne Treatment
There are two main methods of acne treatment that you
can follow: topical treatment and oral treatment.
Before selecting a treatment, you must have a solid understanding
about acne, and determine the exact type of acne that
you have. In addition to this, it is also important to
set goals for your acne treatment. Here are some points
to keep in mind when thinking about acne, and when selecting
the best acne medication for yourself.
The acne treatment that you select will
depend on the factors listed below
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The severity of your condition
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The type of acne (comedonal vs. inflamed)
lesions you have
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Any previous experience you have
had (and your skin’s response) to other treatments
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The degree of oiliness or sensitivity
of your skin
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Any history you may have of sensitive
skin or extreme irritation to specific products.
Points you should remember
You can control and cover the visible lesions and avoid
embarrassment.
Treatment is available that can prevent acne scarring.
You should get help for your acne as soon as you notice
it. Early treatment minimizes the severity of acne. This
is important especially if one of your parents had severe
acne.
Treatment may last for months and often years.
You should understand that improvement can be slow, and
will often take months (not weeks) to work. There may
even be an initial flare of your acne.
Goals of acne treatment
You should understand how much acne and what type of acne
you have.
To stop new acne blemishes from developing with appropriate
treatment.
To treat acne scars and prevent new scars from forming.
Pregnancy
Is it possible you could become pregnant during treatment,
or are you already pregnant?
Breastfeeding: Will you be breastfeeding during treatment?
Are you in the childbearing age range?
Points To Remember For Selecting Your Best Acne Treatment
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The severity level of your acne
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Your personal goals for therapy
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The effectiveness of the treatment
and possible side effects
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Your personal preference.
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Other Circumstances Specific To Girls
And Women
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