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Medication options for acne
sufferers
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by: Marc Howlett
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Oral Acne Medication
Options
At the onslaught of puberty, many teens suffer from various radical
changes - physical, physiological, emotional.. you name it! Of course,
one of the most apparent transformations is that of the physical
changes. Aside from the males developing more muscles and moustache and
females developing their breasts and hips, there's this one change that
commonly annoys an enormous portion of the adolescent population. Acne
vulgaris!
Acne vulgaris is also known as acne or pimples in more common terms.
Overproduction of oil that suddenly happens to teenagers and
sensitivity to dirt are the precursor to this menacing skin disorder.
But those two or their combination are not the only cause of breakouts.
Many other factors could trigger acne. Genes, weather conditions and
certain substances from food may set off the invasion or just the
presence of acne.
Dermatologists and researchers have been trying to discover the best
acne medication. Acne, no matter how miniscule a disorder it may seem,
needs adequate attention. These tiny bumps on one's face could elicit
major effects on a person. Not only vanity motivates experts to find or
formulate the most excellent acne medication. Ridicule for having a
pockmarked complexion is often one of the leading causes of low
self-esteem among adolescents. What's worse is that this lack of
confidence may be brought until one reaches his maturity.
The most recent forms of acne medication are the following:
Oral Antibiotic Acne Medication. This type of medication should always
be mediated by consulting a physician. Various acne medication
antibiotics that may be taken by mouth are supported by researches.
Assorted antibiotics that act as acne medication are intended for
moderate, severe to persistent types of acne. It is very important that
a doctor is asked first on which antibiotics for acne medication is
right for you.
Cortiscosteroids. Very severe acne may be prescribed with this acne
medication antibiotic. This potent antibiotic is usually taken in a
short span of time only. They have metabolic effects that make them
inappropriate for long-term use.
Oral Tetracycline. This antibiotic is one of the most popular oral acne
medications. Moderate to severe acne may be treated with an initial
dose of 500 to 1000 mg per day in a decreasing dosage as skin condition
improvement is noted. This antibiotic is not for the pregnant women
since it can cause skeletal defects to fetus. Children with age of
under 8 years are also not advised to be given this medication.
Oral Minocycline and Doxycycline. These acne medications in the form of
antibiotics are only derived from tetracycline. Research evidences tell
that these acne medications are more effective than tetracycline.
Doxycycline is reported to induce sunlight sensitivity. Both are
advised not to be taken by pregnant women.
Oral Erythromycin. This antibiotic that serve as an acne medication may
be taken as an alternative to tetracycline since it is safer for
pregnant women and young children.
Isotretinoin. This acne medication antibiotic is said to revolutionize
acne treatment due to its potent effect in dealing with severe and
treatment-resistant acne. Reports has it that isotretinoin is very
effective in treating all forms of acne. But it should be noted that
many side affects are also attributed to isotretinoin. This includes
severe birth defects to a fetus, dryness of the skin and mucous
membranes. Therefore, pregnant women, breastfeeding women or those who
are planning to become pregnant must not take isotretinoin as a form of
acne medication.
About the Author
Stephen Brown offers advice to acne
sufferers from the young to old at his
website: www.acne-support.info
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