New Acne Treatments
New acne treatments are continually evolving. New ways of treating acne are
being tested and become available to the public every few years. Be wary of
new treatments that do not have sufficient testing and results. You can research
new products by looking online. Find out more about the company and the testing
done before making a purchase. If something sounds too good to be true it usually
is. There are no miracle cures for acne.
Always talk to a dermatologist about the potential risks and side effects of
any new treatment. In some cases these may not be fully known. While some new
treatments may sound good make sure that your dermatologist has had some experience
with the product or procedure before trying it yourself. If you need to submit
your treatment as an insurance claim make sure that it is covered. Many new
treatments take time to be included.
Here are some newer acne treatments that can be helpful in treating or preventing
acne.
Atrisone is a new topical treatment that contains a medication called dapsone.
This gel contains a potent anti-inflammatory and anti-infection agent that helps
to reduce the amount of acne. It also decreases the redness associated with
many acne cases.
Topical Antibiotics are now available without prescription in most areas. These
over-the-counter creams have a low amount of antibiotic however they are often
very effective in clearing up mild acne.
Laser Treatments are consistently being updated and perfected for use on acne.
Several types of laser treatments are available based on your specific type
and severity of acne. The number of treatments needed depends on many factors;
however, most require a few months of weekly treatments.
- ClearLight - This laser treatment uses high-intensity, narrow band violet
blue light to destroy bacteria associated with moderate to severe inflammatory
acne.
- Clearlight treatments are usually done twice a week for four weeks. They
are easy because the patient simply lies under the light for fifteen minutes.
There are no reported side effects. Patients will often see improvement in
the first month. Even better, the results continue to improve even after the
treatment has stopped.
- Smoothbeam - This laser system uses a diode laser to treat not only the
acne but also the scars. This system also requires fewer treatments to get
results.
- Nlite-V - A new laser system that uses pulsed dye for moderate facial acne.
These treatments have shown to be effective and only need to be done once
a month.
- OmniLux Blue - This laser uses light-emitting diodes to treat moderate acne.
Zinc is becoming a popular new ingredient in many commercial acne treatments.
It is usually mixed with other ingredients, which are often what brings the
results. Zinc is used topically in lotions, gels and sprays.
Three-Step Treatments are becoming popular. Each year new yet similar acne
treatments hit the market. Murad and ProActiv are two popular brands. These
work well not because the products are that much better than others but because
the daily routine involved will help reduce acne.
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