Question 1

proactiv didn't work for me so i'm going to switch to a different acne treatment. any tips?

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Limited: The only fda approved ingredients acquaint in over the counter products are benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Mural products contain salicylic acid. If you have a prescription plan, the dermatologist will have a wider variety of creams that be used alone or in combination.

Question 2

how long will having blue light therapy take? i've had very little success with topical forms of acne treatment, so i'm interested in trying blue light therapy. i haven't been able to find much information on how long the actual procedure goes on. how muc

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The : The blue light therapy can be used in two very different ways:

first, 
the blue light can be used as maintenance to keep the skin bacteria count down in order to keep the acne "dried up".  In this way you are accomplishing the same short term result as if you were actually in the sun or a tanning bed.  Certain wavelengths (colors) of light activate the natural porphyrin chemicals that are in the acne bacteria, causing the bacteria to die from that photo-chemical reaction.  The cool thing about blue light is that is does not have any of the wavelengths that cause skin damage and cancer.  You would need to do at least three 20-minute sessions per week for a couple weeks.  Repeat every few months as needed.

Second, 
blue light can be exposed to the skin after high doses of porphyrin medicine is placed onto the skin. That medicine (called levulan kerastick) goes into the skin pore and absorbs into the sebaceous (oil) gland.  The blue light then activates the medicine (photochemical reaction) causing the oil gland to explode (and then get smaller).  The treatment process will make you look like you have a severe sunburn.  Since acne is caused from the effect of bacteria "eating" this oil gland, the acne can be cured if the oil glands are changed by this process.  This treatment requires from one to three 10-minute blue light treatments (one month apart) after the medicine is applied.  It can "cure" the acne, but may require one repeat series of treatments after 6 months.  This process is called photodynamic therapy (pdt).  It was originally developed for skin cancer, but has been effective as a partial cure for acne.

Question 3

best acne treatment?

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Options exist: Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon or dematologist to evaluate your personal options.  This may include lasers, chemical peels, dermabrasion or prescription skin care.  There are many options and you need a regimen tailored to your specific situation and expected results.

Question 4

tips on acne treatment?

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Avoid sugar be gentl: Medical opinion keeps changing, but sugar seems to aggravate acne a lot. Treating your skin too rough by frequent washings also makes acne worse by injuring your protective top layer of skin. Otc products used in combination that have salicylic acid, glycolic acid and benzoyl peroxide can help, but they all take time to work. You need to try something for 6 weeks before you can decide if it works.

Question 5

acne treatment for the back?

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Same as...: ...Anyplace else, except you'll need either an assistant to put on topicals, or oral meds.

Question 6

is greenstone acne treatment good ?

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Clindamycin: It's pretty good for relatively mild disease, but never use an antibiotic as sole treatment for acne. It's especially good in combination with topical benzoyl peroxide.

Question 7

i need help finding an acne treatment?

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Acne treatment: Dermatologists are experienced at acne management. Find one.

Question 8

what steps should i take for acne treatment?

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Acne treatment no Rx: Acne can be prevented or minimized by using a gentle cleanser twice daily, over the counter benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid products followed by a noncomedogenic moisturizer such as Cetaphil, Ceravue or similar.

Question 9

what is the best recommended acne treatment?

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Rx: If it's worrisome enough to write healthtap, you deserve a 21st century rx. I start with topical clindamycin, with a retinoic acid derivative if there are many blackheads, maybe benzoyl peroxide if not. Nastier acne or if present on the trunk usually requires an appropriate systemic antibiotic as well, and for the deep stuff, dermatologists have the big guns. Should be manageable. Good luck.

Question 10

please describe a good acne treatment for me?

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Scientific Rx: Two weeks trial of topical benzoyl peroxide alone. This clears most mild acne. If not clear, physician's office visit. Options may include topical retinoic acid derivative, topical clindamycin, the oral contraceptive pill for a woman who can take it, and/or an appropriate systemic antibiotic right for the patient. Tough cases referred for isotretinoin. Manage as a chronic disease. Good luck.

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