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When it comes to having acne, chances are you will have one of three kinds of acne: mild acne, moderate acne or severe acne. Treatments for each type of acme have their own methodology and it is best to make an appointment with a licensed dermatologist rather than take advice from family and friends. Because what worked for them won't necessarily work for you. And you want to be sure that the treatment you use will treat the cause of the problem and make it go away rather than just mask the symptoms.
In the case of severe acne you should have a dermatologist provide you with a comprehensive acne skin care program that will with minimize the effects or make it go away completely. Beacuse if not prperly taken care of, severe acne can leave scars that will remain even after the acne has subsided or gone away.
Here are some treatments a dermatologist might recommend depending on which level of acne you have:
Mild Acne Skin Care Treatments
For mild cases of acne the simple act of washing the effected area twice a day with soap and water will produce noticable results. Some dermatologists prescribe creams containing salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide which will help to calm down the effected areas.
Moderate Acne Skin Care Treatments
If half your face is covered with whiteheads and blackheads you probably have what would be considered moderate acne. For moderate forms of acne dermatologists will often prescribe retinoid creams or antimicrobial creams to help get your moderate acne under control. Some dermatologists will also recommend using oral medications for acne skin care treatment or a combionation of treatments combining topical creams with treatments such as light therapy. It's important to treat moderate acne promptly since moderate forms of acne can cause scarring if not properly treated by a dermatologist.
Severe Acne Skin Care Treatments
Severe acne typically resemble a cyst and is usually very red and inflamed. By the time acne gets to this stage a lot of harm has probably already been done been done to the skin with a significant amount of scarring already formed. That's why it's important not to let acne advance to this stage in the first place if you can avoid it.
If your acne is at the severe level you will probably be given an anti-biotic and a popular medication such as Acutane.
Because Accutane can cause severe birth defects, including mental retardation and physical malformations, a woman must not become pregnant while taking it. If you are a woman of childbearing age, your doctor will ask you to sign a detailed consent form before you start taking Accutane. If you accidentally become pregnant while taking the medication, you should immediately consult your doctor.
With severe acne you might have to undergo what is known as acne surgery which utilizes drainage techniques. Your dermatologist might also recommend corticosteroid injections or can provide you with another acne skin care treatment that is appropriate for you.
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