by Liz Reymond
It?s not uncommon for people to sustain facial wounds during the course of their day. Perhaps they misjudged the proper moment to lean their heads forward when they entered a vehicle, or got hit with a baseball or tennis ball while out playing sports. Nevertheless, a facial injury can be disruptive, especially for those who suffer from acne.
After all, they have to apply topical creams to their skin to ensure their acne remains under control. Dermatologists often fail to prepare their patients for dealing with injuries while on treatment. Fortunately, we have some advice to divulge to help you accomplish this.
Anytime you have a wound, it should be treated immediately. Don't stress too much over your acne if you see that blood is gushing out of an injury. You need to address it right away. Use rubbing alcohol or some other anti-bacterial solution to ward off the possibility of infection. When the bleeding has subsided, let the injury sit for the time being. Although you might be tempted, don't touch the injury site with your hands. They may spur an infection. Do not apply any of your acne topicals to the site, they will stunt healing by causing irritation.
Most wounds will eventually start to scab over. You will need to exercise some control and refrain from picking at them. A covering that resembles a band-aid will prove helpful in this pursuit. Replace the covering every so often as a combination of sweat and oil will come to contaminate it. These can obviously cause new breakouts. We all know that bacteria appreciates warm and dark climates.
Remember that harassing wounds can lead to scars, and also breakouts. The bacteria under your fingernails can infect the wound site,. When you see that the scab has healed, you can start to apply miniscule amounts of your topical medication to the area. You can gradually up the dose to the proper level. If you feel that's not the best approach for some reason, speak to your dermatologist before proceeding.
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October 05 2009 | Acne | No Comments »
by Janet Friedman
Benzoyl peroxide is synonymous with "table salt" or "furniture spray" to someone who has at one point suffered from acne. It is as recognized as any household item. This chemical constitutes at least part of most acne products currently on the market. What it does is simple - it helps the skin shed dead cells and also fights off the bacteria responsible for the disorder. Many people see modest to good results with this product, so they are often hesitant to abandon it when prescribed more powerful medications by their dermatologist.
Although benzoyl peroxide doesn't typically clear more mild forms of acne, it can help drastically improve the frequency and severity of breakouts. So, there seems to be little sense in abandoning it in pursuit of a new treatment. The promise of an initial breakout period with prescription medications makes benzoyl peroxide seem indispensable. Unfortunately, using your prescription medications with this over the counter treatment can prove hazardous when conducted incorrectly.
Topical retinoids like Tretinoin and creams like benozyl peroxide serve two different purposes. The first is used to help the skin shed so that the pores can no longer become obstructed. The latter accomplishes what we mentioned earlier, but its main function is to eliminate acne bacteria. Now, these two are quite effective when used at separate times. When combined however, the benzoyl peroxide deactivates the tretinoin rendering your regimen ineffective.
Unpleasant symptoms often follow combining these two medications at once. Very dry skin is to be expected, and can trigger flakiness and bothersome itching. Rashes may also form as a result of the irritation. A moisturizer can often soothe the skin when these acne medications are accidentally combined. It should be your first resort. Treatment with moisturizer should be continued until the dryness and irritation subsides.
Evidently, it is not a good idea to tamper with your skin in the days after your accidental mix up so that you allow it to heal. Adding more irritation into the equation by using either the benzoyl peroxide to tretinoin will render the situation more unbearable. Instead, let everything return to normal and then slowly ease back into your usual acne treatment routine.
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October 03 2009 | Acne | No Comments »