Acne Medication Treatments

As I mentioned last time, I had to go to a wedding. A friend of mine from college was getting married for the second time. All of these people I knew from college were there and several of them committed on how good my skin looked. Of course, I had to tell them about the Murad acne products I’ve been using. I’ll share more of the story next time.

I’ve definitely been under a lot of stress and my skin was in the process of doing a major breakout. I’ve started using the product I purchased on my face and have noticed some improvement. It definitely doesn’t seem as oily as it did. I’m hoping the improvements continue since I have a wedding to attend tomorrow.

Because my skin is almost always oily anyway, I hate the summer. During the winter, the cold air and the heater help dry me out – which I know isn’t good for my skin either – but at least it doesn’t leave it feeling so icky (I can’t think of a better description). Hopefully, the product I’m using will help clear up the excess oil so I don’t have more breakouts.

I’ve been under a lot of stress lately and that always makes me breakout worse than anything. Supposedly, the stress can trigger some type of hormonal change which causes more oil to be produced by the follicles. All I know is that I really could use some type of effective acne treatment right about now.

Remember when your mom used to say greasy foods or chocolate caused pimples? Sometimes I hear people my age say the same thing. Pimples are caused by pores that get blocked by dirt and dead skin cells. When the oil builds up in the follicle, it starts to bulge and become a pimple (or blemish as my mother used to say).

from WebMD

I watched a commercial today that implied acne was only something teenagers had to worry about. I care to differ. Sometimes when I hear women complaining about dry skin I think, “They don’t know how lucky they are!” To be less oily and acne prone would definitely be a blessing.

In your 30s you’re worried about reducing the appearance of fine lines, problematic pores and broke capillaries.

For a quick fix, try Botox. This speedy skin treatment can erase the beginnings of crow’s feet. Treatments cost from $500 to $800 a pop and the results will last for around three months. A bonus: there is generally little to no recovery time.

Reduce future damage in your 20s by wearing a sunscreen of at least SPF 30 and make sure to be diligent around the eyes and other areas on your face. Look for products with antioxidants like vitamins C and E to help reduce free radical damage and the appearance of age spots and wrinkles later in life.

Counteract cystic acne with a 15 to 20 week course of the oral retinoid Accutane. This treatment can be especially effective for hormonal acne. If you’re wary of the side effects, such as vey dry skin and possible birth defects should you become pregnant, Dermatologist Howard Murad suggests a series of three or four in-office glycolic peels.

To combat the occasional problem pimple in your 20s, try topical acne treatments containing benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or an anti-bacterial agent like clinamycin to help dry out and reduce the size of the blemish. If you’ve got a big event that calls for a flawless face, a dermatologist can inject that pesky pimple with cortisone to reduce the swelling instantly.