Acne is a skin disease caused by blockage of skin follicle ducts. This blockage traps the sebum produced resulting in the inflammation of the skin. A bacterium P. Acnes found naturally in the skin infects the inflammation causing acne. There are various acne treatments available depending upon the type of acne.
For mild to moderate acne, antibacterials like Benzoyl peroxide, triclosan and chlorhexidine gluconate are sufficient. Skin exfoliants like Salicylic acid, glycolic acid are also used. Anti bacterials work by killing the bacteria in acne. Skin exfoliants work by opening the skin pores. The results are seen after 2 weeks and full relief may take 4 to 6 weeks.
For severe acne, antibiotics like Erythromycin, clindamycin and tetracycline are used usually in conjuction with benzoyl peroxide. Sometimes retinoids like Tretinoin, adapaline, retinol and isotretinoin are also used. For very severe acne like cystic acne isotretinoin is the only cure.
The latest and the best way to get rid of acne is phototherapy (Acne light treatment). In acne light treatment a certain wavelength of light, usually intense blue light or red light is used to irradiate the affected area. The light generates free radicals in porphyrins of the bacteria. When the free radicals increase beyond a critical concentration the bacteria dies. If the affected area is pretreated with delta-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) the results of acne light treatment are enhanced further. This is because ALA increases the levels of porphyrins in the bacteria. Acne light treatment is considered the best acne treatment because it gives high results, has no side effects and the chances of the bacteria developing resistance is remote. Acne light treatment takes about 2 to 3 months.
All the above acne treatments are given in conjunction with prescribed dietary supplements like acuzine. Acuzine consists of anti-oxidants, vitamins E & C, hydrolyzed collagen, ALA, DMAE, L-ascorbic acid, co-enzyme Q-10, Aloe vera, Bioperine etc. The presence of these ingredients helps in early recovery of the skin and provides vital vitamins, enzymes for rebuilding the skin.
