There are many forums dealing with acne problems that you can enter on the Internet. But it is wise to be specific in what you are trying to find online before going into a forum.
For example, are you checking out the different kinds of treatment available? Would you like to compare symptoms with other patients? Are you trying to find data on the various tests done for acne or the causes and/or risk factors behind the problem? The topics can
be endless.
If you suffer from acne and have found a specific treatment or medication to have worked for you, you might want to post the results on a message board. Or maybe someone has the right answer to one of your many questions. It is just a matter of finding the right thread of conversation to join or read.
But remember, this is the Internet and anyone who has anything to say can post anything they want. There are a lot of smart Alecks out there. So it is prudent to take any advice found on a thread with a grain of salt.
When selecting an acne treatment plan to follow from a thread, it is vital that you determine your goals for your therapy. Among others, you should aim to have your face rid of acne with scarring eliminated. Also, you should aim to learn to manage the psychological impact of being an acne patient.
You must consider the following factors as well before following an acne treatment plan:
1. What is your skin type? This ranges from oily to dry.
2. Think about using a solution or gel for use on very oily
skin.
3. Select lotions or creams for very dry skin.
4. Should an additional topical be applied to a patient’s skin, one should be applied in the morning and another at night.
5. Should multiple agents be applied, these should come from different classes.
6. Treatment should be adapted for the idiosyncrasies of each patient to improve adherence.
There is no available cure for acne. All you can hope for is to keep it under control through the different treatments and treatment combinations that are now available. Anyone who tells you otherwise is out to fool you.
For some people, keeping their acne under control and preventing breakouts will be a given throughout their life. For others, acne is only prevalent during their teen and young adult lives. It can be influenced by genetics, the environment, diet, lifestyle, and the products that you use on your face.
However, bear in mind that no matter what kind of advice you receive from an acne forum, and regardless of how bad your acne problem actually is, there is no substitute for examination and prescription by a dermatologist. Only a certified dermatologist can actually say which treatment is advisable for you and what the duration of treatment should be. Following a stranger’s advice on an acne forum to the letter without a doctor’s assistance is foolish, to say the least.
Dave Poon
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/what-are-acne-Forums-about-51796.html
Comments
What sunblock do I use with ACNE?
I have had severe acne, now Its not so bad, I have not so many pimples; but, I still break out easy. I’d like to know which Sunblock to use in my case. I remember back in the day, when I was involved in the ACNE chat forums’ people would talk about which sunblock they use etc.. Anyway, I really need your help here people. I really appreciate it! thanks!
You may want to try Murad’s oil-free sunblock SPF 15 sheer tint. It is actually quite good as it won’t clog pores for acneic skin and it is not sticky.
If you go on Murad’s own website, you can actually request a catalogue and samples from them for free (takes 3-weeks to deliver).
Another one you can try is DDF Sun Gel SPF 30 for better protection from sun. It is specially designed for ance-prone skin.
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aveeno has a great one thats noncomedomic..meaning wont clog pores..
heres a link
http://www.aveeno.com/productDetail.do?prodid=1460
but that costs more but i heard its really effective.
But i myself like cheaper products even though aveeno works way better
i use one by clean and clear soft.
When you first start using it you want to not use very much and dont rub it in pat it in.
Patting the skin doesnt irritate it as much. I pat on everything i put on my skin.
there is another one by clean and clear that is meant for acne
but id try the aveeno.
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What the skin needs is a product that clears pores and kills bacteria, thus preventing hair follicles from clogging and turning into acne. This is what you should be looking for if you want to get rid of those ugly acne.
Before trying any treatment, I suggest you read this informational source that listed the most effective acne treatments available:
http://www.clearpores.com/clicks/clickthrough.html?a=150901
P.S. I also know someone who used to suffer from severe acne for 14 YEARS and finally got rid of it completely. She’s sharing her story at her site:
http://www.squidoo.com/thebestacnetreatments
.
Maybe you could learn from her inspirational story
.
Good luck.
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