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Wrong acne treatment may cause death

Genetics can play a part in acne in that our genetic blueprint does influence thickness of skin, oily tendencies of the skin and basic hormone responses. However, just because one’s parent or another family member has acne, does not necessarily mean that you or I will have acne. It most often occurs in the teenage years, but may appear a few days after birth. This is more often related to increased activity in the hormone processes within the skin.

 Whatever the type of acne you have or the causes,  you should inform yourself very well before going for any acne treatment.  An acne treatment, specially acne medications may come with a variety of side effects, including death.  If you don’t inform yourself you might be as unlucky as Shaun Jones,  a 14 year old rugby player, who died after suffering an allergic reaction to acne medication  tablets, doctor prescribed. Acne treatment medications do warn us of the dangers of potential allergic respiratory tract and skin reactions and other side effects.  Even is deaths are described as very rare, we still have to be aware of the side effects.

Benzoyl peroxide is a common topical acne skin treatment. It has three actions - it kills bacteria, reduces inflammation, and helps to unplug blocked pores. Therefore it often works well to clear inflamed spots and helps to clear comedones (blackheads and whiteheads). You can buy Benzoyl peroxide acne treatment at pharmacies without a prescription. It comes in different brand names and strengths - there is a 2.5%, 4%, 5%, and 10% strength.

Benzoyl peroxide acne treatment works best if you wash the skin 20-30 minutes before using, it may bleach hair, bed-linen, or clothes that come into contact with it. Another main acne treatment chemical solution which helps fight acne, is salicylic acid. This acne treatment slows down shedding of cells inside follicles and therefore prevents clogging. Salicylic acid decreases the formation of blackheads, whiteheads and can also be used for other skin conditions like psoriasis, dandruff, corns, etc.

Often, teenagers are so upset about their acne that they refer to dermatologists almost at once. The dermatologist recognizes their anxiety and prescribes drugs and acne treatments which are often not required.These acne treatment medicines should only be taken for severe cases of acne, such as nodular acne and even then, the patient should be thoroughly warned about the potential side effects of the drug.

Potential side effects you have to look after when choosing an acne treatment are the following: photosensitivity, suicidal tendencies, muscular pain, behavior disorders dizziness, dry eyes, visual disturbances, hypertension, changes in menstrual flow, leg cramps.

It is very important to remember that an acne skin treatment solution will work differently for each person. When acne is severe, the symptoms will be very obvious to the individual suffering from it. Pimples and zits become deep, inflamed and cyst-like. Usually a lot of scarring and damage to the skin occurs, causing feelings of sadness and depression. Remember though that you can find acne treatment and, as much as possible, should be sought before the acne has reached this level.