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Acne can be a devastating condition for a teen. It can begin with puberty and last through the early twenties. Some adults have problems with acne outbreaks throughout their lifetime. Acute acne can cause scaring of the face, back and chest or any area affected by the condition. There are many treatments that have been offered for acne treatment, but one of the most effective is the use of an acne light.

By using the acne light, teens can avoid the use of creams or ointments that can be messy and further irritate the skin. The light is placed six inches away form the affected area and can be used while doing homework or viewing television.

The light emitted by the acne light is at very specific wave lengths, chose to kill bacteria and promote healing without damaging the skin. The blue light has an antibiotic effect on the bacteria that causes acne, while the red light stimulates the skin to heal without leaving scars.

The red and blue light should be applied daily for fifteen minutes to half an hour. Light  in the wavelengths used in the acne light should not cause skin damage or sunburn;  however, some people have skin that is sensitive to all light.

Users of the acne light should not expect immediate results. It could take up to eight  weeks of daily use before there is a marked improvement.

To prevent having to use the light for extended periods of time, choose larger lights if you have problems with more than one area of acne.

Acne is a condition that may affect a student’s self-esteem. If left untreated, it can cause excessive scaring, and may affect the persons feelings of self for many years. The price paid for an acne light and the time invested in its use are a small price to pay for the self confidence it can bring.

The top priority for an acne sufferer is quickly finding a solution.With there being no shortage of acne remedies available, how do you choose the best one for you?

Many remedies, many results

Regrettable but true, no single acne remedy will produce a perfect result for every single person.The main reason why so many different acne remedies exist is the many different ways that people with acne react to treatment.  For individual people, then, finding one that works well is often a process of trial and error.

If you are looking for a remedy to treat your acne, here are some suggestions for how to work through the process:

1.Start by concentrating on clean skin.The actions of bacteria on “dirty” skin causes acne, so any remedy has to start with clean skin.You should use a mild face wash formulated for acne-prone skin to wash your face each morning and each evening.

2.  Add in an anti-acne formula.If you are fortunate, regularly washing your face may be enough to keep your acne at bay. If not, try a cleanser that contains a stronger anti-acne formula.Recommended choices are formulas containing either salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.  Start with the milder formulations and move up to stronger formulations if necessary.

3.Change to a new anti-acne formula.There is no guarantee your skin will respond favourably to a particular acne remedy, or that your existing remedy will continue to work well.  If this happens then try switching to a different anti-acne formula; for instance, if you have been using salicylic acid try benzoyl peroxide instead, and if you have been using benzoyl peroxide try salicylic acid instead.

4.Ask your doctor for other options.A visit to your doctor or dermatologist is the next step if your acne doesn’t respond positively to an over the counter acne remedy.  He or she has a wide array of choices for helping you get your acne under control, ranging from mild antibiotics to topical creams and gels.  For many people, spending just a few weeks or months using an antibiotic treatment is enough to get their acne under control and allow them to go back to using over the counter acne remedies.

Time, the great healer

The most important thing to remember about acne remedies is that they do take some time to work.Don’t expect too much too soon. The improvement should be gradual but sustainable.  If you are not seeing improvement in that amount of time (or the improvement is not as much as you would like) then move up to the next level of care for a few weeks and see what happens.

Should you have any negative reaction to the acne remedies you try, stop using them and consult your doctor.Do not forget that the many different acne remedies available work in a multitude of different ways.You could soon be enjoying clean, acne-free skin if you follow this simple recipe. Take some professional guidance from your doctor or dermatologist, mix in a little bit of time, add in the little effort required and reap the benefits your patience deserves.