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By: David Warple

In most cases, there is not one single treatment that will cure acne. Even though there are many medical treatments for acne. Generally, doctors will try several different treatments or series of treatments on an individual before finding the one that will clear up the problem.

Acne is often difficult to treat. The reason is that every person's acne problem is unique. Large amounts of experimentation with treatments, and some trial and error, are the only way to find the treatment that will work. Stubborn types of acne illustrate this well. The professional experience of a doctor or dermatologist, especially one with significant experience treating acne, offers the most benefit.

There are some strict "no no's" when dealing with acne. One should never scrub skin that is affected by acne. Doing so will irritate and inflame the acne, causing more pimples and prolonging the healing process.

The symptoms you are experiencing will determine the treatment you will receive. The focus will either be unplugging pores, killing bacteria with antibiotics, reducing the amount of oils (such as Accutane), or altering the hormones that stimulate the sebaceous glands or oral contraceptives.

Topical creams are most doctors' first line of approach. These creams are not a cure, but like most treatments, will help control symptoms. If these prove ineffective by themselves, topical creams may be combined with antibiotics (to be taken orally).

Benzoyl peroxide is the main ingredient found in many topical creams and while it is normally effective, it should be used sparingly. Using too much or using this medication over a long period of time can be a factor in premature aging of the skin.

It is not advisable to attempt to deal with acne on your own. Pimple removal should only be attempted by a doctor in a sterile environment. It is essential that you find a highly-skilled, well-experienced physician to assist you in your quest to banish acne.

Realize too that you will have to be patient as it takes time to cure acne, no matter which treatment(s) are used. Oddly enough, even a treatment that is effective may cause your skin to get worse before it improves. Normally a treatment must be used consistently for four to six weeks before results will be noticeable. Add to this the fact that you may have to try a few treatments before you find the one that is effective, and you can see that it may take months of treatment before your acne is under control. So try not to be discouraged when seeking a cure for this annoying condition.

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