New Acne Treatments

New Acne Treatments

Acne is a condition that most people will suffer from at some point in their lives. It causes pimples and blemishes to develop on the face as well as other parts of the body.

People often squeeze pimples and that practice should be avoided. Squeezing pimples can leave scars that are hard to get rid of. The emotional pain of acne can last for several years. That is why people should seek treatment early on.

Below are some of the different new acne treatments available:

• Antibiotics
• Antibiotics are one of the most commonly prescribed acne treatments. Acne is made worse by inflammation caused by bacteria and antibiotics work by reducing inflammation by killing the bacteria.  Antibiotics are a very effective acne treatment. However, they have a tendency to become less effective if a person uses them for an extended period of time.

Chemical peels

• Chemical peels were initially used to fight the signs of aging, but today they are being used to treat acne. They work by unclogging the pores and removing dead skin cells. Chemical peels have been shown to be very effective, but they do come with unpleasant side effects. Some of those side effects include: redness, scaling, infection and skin coloring.

Laser therapy

• Laser therapy is one of the newest acne treatments. The sebaceous glands are responsible for producing oil. When these glands produce too much oil, acne can result. Laser therapy works by destroying the sebaceous glands. Because laser therapy is a new treatment, more research will need to be done to determine the effectiveness of it.

Steroid Injections

• Steroid injections are usually reserved for more serious acne. They work by flattening out the acne lesions. Steroid injections are very effective, but they are not intended for long-term use because complications can result. Some of those complications include hypopigmentation, thinning of the skin and the formation of small blood vessels on the skin.

Acne is a common medical condition, but the fact that it is so common does not make it any easier to deal with. Fortunately, acne can be treated with a number of new acne treatments such as antibiotics, chemical peels, laser therapy and steroid injections. Working with a dermatologist will help a person find the right treatment.

Natural Acne Treatment

By taking a complete history of the patient with acne, including past skin care, diet, cosmetics and medications used and the frequency and severity of flare-ups, together with an examination of the affected areas, the naturopath can get an idea about what factors might be upsetting the body’s natural balance. A variety of natural acne treatments should be tried before resorting to any of the synthetic chemical treatments out there which generally cost more and are often actually harmful to the skin and the body’s health in general.

A naturopath would suggest that the clogging of pores in sebaceous glands is due to poor nutrition. By consuming higher quality foods and obtaining the correct nutritional balance, the sebaceous glands produce a good quality oil which is less viscous and thus less likely to clog the pores. It also will nourish the skin more effectively.

However it is not strictly just the diet that is responsible for the acne outbreaks. There is normally some imbalance in the androgenic hormones naturally occurring in the body. If these hormones are not produced in sufficient quantities or maintained in their correct proportions then there will eventually be a malfunction in the way that the sebaceous glands operate. They will not produce oil of the appropriate viscosity and congestion of the pores is much more likely to occur.

Therefore what is needed is to get the body’s hormone regulating system back on track. Diet, exercise and behaviour are all involved and need to be modified on a permanent basis if acne outbreaks are to become a thing of the past.

You don’t have to pay a lot of money for expensive chemical preparations. Try natural acne treatments first.

You can control acne

You can have clear skin

Acne is an extremely common skin disorder in the United States, with 80% of people from 11 to 30 being afflicted. Contrary to popular opinion, acne is not directly caused by a poor diet, poor hygiene or wearing makeup.  However for a person who already has acne, then a poor diet (eating of lots of junk food and sweets) and inadequate hygiene can certainly make things worse.

Acne is actually an inflammatory skin disorder resulting from the excess production of sebum (an oily substance) from the sebaceous glands associated with each hair follicle. This generally occurs when the body’s hormones are out of balance – which commonly occurs during puberty. If there is so much excess sebum that it blocks the pores, they can become plugged, inflamed and swollen leading to the development of swellings referred to as pimples or zits. The blocked pores can become infected with bacteria – particularly if the pimples are squeezed or the skin is touched with dirty hands.

The most severe forms of acne have the potential of leaving lifelong disfiguring scars, so the correct treatment is vital. Particularly severe cases of acne are often treated by dermatologists (doctors who specialize in skin problems).  Acne is a medical condition and should be treated as such. When in doubt always seek the advice of your doctor.



Acne: (Acne Vulgaris) is a very common skin disorder which mainly affects adolescents and young adults. It occurs in areas that have a high concentration of sebaceous glands, mainly on the chest, back and face. Typically, red, angry-looking spots form on the skin but acne also manifests itself in the formation of blackheads, whiteheads, pustules and pus-filled cysts. As the spots heal they fade to a pink mark that disappears later, although spots which become cysts on the skin will usually leave a pock mark.

Acne Face Mask

Naturopathy: Naturopaths will recommend splashing the affected areas with cold water and wiping gently with cotton wool soaked in witch hazel. eating garlic for its natural antibiotic properties will be suggested. A propolis ointment may be dabbed on the affected areas several times a day.
Homeopathy: Treatment will be constitutional, but there are specific remedies which may be beneficial, including:* Hepar Sulph. for the large painful spots filled with pus that are thought to be brought on by puberty.* Pulsatilla for spots which are worse at puberty and when menstruation is about to begin.* Kali brom. for itchy pimples on the face, chest and shoulders brought on by hormonal changes.
Western Herbalism: A detoxification program of herbal treatment may be followed up by hormonal treatments or remedies to reduce stress.  An anti-inflammatory skin wash made from calendula, camomile or a mixture of yarrow, elder and lavender will help soothe and reduce the outbreak.
Chinese Herbalists: will suggest heat-clearing and detoxifying herbs.
Aromatherapists: may use tea tree with thyme and lindol and, for rebalancing, pine or clary sage.
Nutritional therapy: Unlike conventional medical practitioners, nutritional therapists believe that acne is linked with excess fat in the diet and also with certain food intolerances, such as cheese or chocolate.  Nutritional deficiencies (particularly zinc and vitamin A) will be determined, particularly when associated with liver congestion.  It may be brought on by hormonal changes due to menstruation and this will be investigated.