The BEST solution for acne is information.
It has been shown that laser therapy can be used in combination to safely and effectively treat acne. Yale dermatologist, Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, presented research findings at the 67th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology Academy. Distinct and conclusive results were seen from combining laser therapy with an agent that makes skin more sensitive to light.
The small, preliminary study involved 14 acne sufferers. All 14 of the patients treated with the laser combination therapy experienced complete acne clearance. Some patients experienced complete clearance for up to 13 months after the treatment
Skin, the largest organ of the body, has a very complex function. And though it may seem that all it does is just sit there covering our bodies, the reality is that skin is always at work. This situation means that the skin’s surface is a constantly changing environment. Read more about what skin does and how acne develops.
Galderma, the company behind the well-known brands Cetaphil and Differin, is launching a new acne treatment called Epiduo. Similar to Differin, Epiduo is a retinoid prescriptive product. It differs from Differin gel in that it will also contain benzoyl peroxide. The product will be available for sale sometime during the first quarter of 2009 and has been approved to be used by patients 12 years old and older.
Research at the Harvard School of Public Health has shown a link between milk hormones and acne outbreaks. The study found that teenagers who drink a pint of milk or more a day have a 50% greater chance of developing acne than those who drink less milk.
The human body is not really equipped to handle something like the high levels of sex and growth hormones found in cow’s milk. “Viewed objectively, human consumption of large volumes of another species’ milk, especially when that milk comes mainly from pregnant cows during the human’s normally post-weaned years, is unnatural.”
What exactly is acne? What are common triggers for it? Info and my personal stories about what helped me to better understand what was going on when my skin would begin to “act up”. Insight to help you find out more about not only acne, but general skin care and skin health topics too.
