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Treatment of spots, zits, whiteheads and blackheads can take time.
Most treatments take several weeks to months before a noticeable
change is seen. Whiteheads and blackheads are types of acne
that affect many people. There are very good treatment options
available, so there is no need to "suffer" with this condition in
silence. Severe cases or those resistant to treatment should be seen
by a dermatologist.
Since
it is also not caused by "dirty" skin, excessively scrubbing does
not help and can even make the skin more irritated. The best skin
care for comedones consists of once-a-day cleansing with an
anti-bacterial face wash or pad to aid in the removal of excess
sebum and dead skin cells.
Below
is a list of ingredients which are commonly found in spot and zit
treatments and a description of how it works with your skin.
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Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect and may also
decrease the chemical reaction that changes the lining of the
hair follicle. This may help reduce the plugging that causes
comedones. Benzoyl peroxide may be used for a mild case of
comedones or to help prevent formation of others.
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Tretinoin (Retin-A, Avita, Renova) is the mainstay of treatment
for whiteheads and blackheads. Tretinoin is a derivative of
vitamin A and works by increasing cell turnover and reducing the
"stickiness" of the sloughed cells. It causes expulsion of the
plugged material and converts closed comedones into open
comedones. The material in these newly converted open comedones
can be easily extruded.
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Isotretinoin (Accutane) is used for severe cystic acne and has
several side effects. It is very effective for comedones when used
properly, but is not usually prescribed for mild acne of either
type.
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Extraction may be used by a health care provider on open
comedones. This process is performed using a device called a
comedone extractor. This is a small, metal, circular instrument
that is centred on the comedone and pushes down the surrounding
skin, causing the plug to extrude. |
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provide a comprehensive range of cleansers and creams which work
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