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June 16, 2008
- Moderate vs. Severe Acne Management
- Moderate Acne Vulgaris Treatment
- Severe Acne Vulgaris Treatment
- Exacerbating factors to avoid
- Medications that exacerbate acne (androgenic steroids [e.g. Danazol, Testosterone], corticosteroids, lithium, oral contraceptives, isoniazi, phenytoin [Dilantin])
- Environment
- Hot and humid
- Greasy (fast-food kitchen, garage)
- Oil based Cosmetics
- Cosmetics with Lanolin or petroleum jelly
- Oil based shampoos or sunscreens
- Emotional Stress
- Physical Pressure (acne mechanica)
- Tight chinstrap
- Helmet
- Acne Treatment Facts
- No direct link has been established between acne and diet (pizza, nuts, sweets, chocolate )
- Acne cannot be cured (There is NO acne cure); it can be effectively treated (see acne treatment) and controlled (but there is no permanent acne cure)
- Acne is NOT a result of poor hygiene
- Constant washing does not improve acne
- Getting a tan does not clear acne
- Not only teenagers can have acne, adults get acne too (adult acne)
- Acne should be treated and controlled, do not just “let acne run its course”
- Stress does not cause acne, but it can exacerbate the existing condition
- Exercise does not increase risk of acne
- There are misconceptions regarding variably of too little or too much sexual activity and acne.
- There are myths regarding too little or too much sexual activity and acne.
- Acne is not a result of poor hygiene
- Constant washing does not improve acne
- Scrubbing dries and irritates skin further
- General recommendations:
- Do not squeeze lesions
- Forces pus into dermis
- Causes inflammation and scarring
- Limit washing face to 2-3 times per day
- Avoid abrasive soaps
- Gear soap to skin condition
- Skin dry: Purpose soap
- Skin oily: Dial soap
- Change cosmetics to water based products
- Change Oral Contraceptive
- Increase Estrogen
- Decrease androgenic effects of Progestin
- Do not squeeze lesions
- References
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