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Understanding the Full Spectrum of Acne Care

Source: www.acne.com
Topic: Acne
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Sort Desciption: WALK DOWN THE BEAUTY AISLE OF ANY supermarket and youll uncover a world of washes and creams designed to stop acne dead. Open up the pages of any popular magazine and beautiful people will tell you that ...

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WALK DOWN THE BEAUTY AISLE OF ANY supermarket and youll uncover a world of washes and creams designed to stop acne dead. Open up the pages of any popular magazine and beautiful people will tell you that potent prescription medications are about to send acne the way of the plague. But look closely at the patients who have trudged through your office today and youll realize that, despite the promises, acne is thriving. In fairness to marketers, there really are a number of very effective OTC and prescription washes and creams that, used alone or in combination, can promote long-term clearance in acne patients. Our job as dermatologists is to help patients identify the products that will work for them and to teach them how to use them effectively. WASHES, SCRUBS, AND ASTRINGENTS Sensitivity is key for acne patients, so they should avoid all scrubs and exfoliating washes. For the most part, patients should use soap free cleansers which they lather with their hands. Patients can choose from a number of very good, gentle cleansers, including Cetaphil, Eucerin, Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser, and Aquanil. Some acne washes contain antimicrobials like triclosan or benzoyl peroxide. Others contain salicylic acid. Both types of products can be helpful in acne therapy. While benzoyl peroxide helps reduce pustules, salicylic acid helps diminish comedones. TOPICAL THERAPY Topical therapy is the best approach to cases of mild to moderate acne. Patients appreciate a simple regimen and we physicians can avoid concerns about side effects associated with oral medications. Luckily, a number of effective topical medications exist, including retinoids and antimicrobials. Retinoids: When tretinoin entered our armamentarium in 1979, it immediately assumed a high-profile role in the treatment of acne. Today, any ...

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