Acne Care X

Health Articles | March 27, 2007 Some call it the �acne antibiotic game�. First comes tetracycline, then comes doxycycline, and then your doctor finally recommends erythromycin. But what do you do when these common antibiotics fail to control your acne outbreaks? Well typically, your dermatologist might suggest isotretinoin- the ultimate prescription acne drug. But why is isotretinoin the final pharmaceutical answer for acne? It's probably because excessive or inappropriate usage of antibiotics could lead to gram-negative folliculitis. Gram-negative folliculitis is caused by bacterial interference, and replacement of the gram-positive bacteria on the face and within the mucous membranes of the nose, with gram-negative bacteria. And while acne is readily diagnosed, according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, incidences of gram-negative folliculitis are probably underestimated in patients with re-occurring and difficult to treat acne. Even though isotretinoi...

Advice Articles | February 17, 2009 Many acne medicine treatments are available and work in different ways to clear acne. Some of the medication ingredients target certain areas of the acne while others kill the bacteria that can clog the hair follicle. Clogged follicle can be the reason for acne not clearing away. Some acne medicine offer short term relief while others give you long-term relief. There are some side effects that come with a few ingredients. Most go away with use. The most common ingredients in acne medicines are the six listed below. Alcohol & Acetone These two ingredients are the main ones used in many acne products especially cleansers. They work great in removing oil and dirt from the skin. Unfortunately, these same tow ingredients can cause the skin to burn or sting. Some dermatologists will tell you not to use products or medication with this in it if you have severe acne. Salicylic Acid This ingredient works to dissolve the breakouts by removing the dead skin...