Acne Medications

Written by Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN


Acne is an annoying skin condition that affects people of every age, gender, and race. Few skin conditions are as bothersome and disturbing as acne. The scientific name forrepparttar condition is acne vulgaris because acne usually strikes in plainly visible locations such asrepparttar 113895 face, neck, chest and back. Acne is an age-old problem that has likely been plaguing people for centuries. But there are numerous treatment methods available for this bothersome condition. Read on to learn more about acne, andrepparttar 113896 herbal, homeopathic, and traditional medications used to treat it.

What is Acne? Acne is an inflammation ofrepparttar 113897 skin that can be caused by a number of factors. Contact with an oily substance such as mineral oil, vegetable oil, or petroleum is a common cause of acne, as isrepparttar 113898 use of certain medication, steroids, onrepparttar 113899 contraceptive pill. However, acne is most often cause byrepparttar 113900 secretion of androgens. Androgens are sex hormones that are initially secreted atrepparttar 113901 onset of puberty. They are male hormones but they are secreted by females as well. Androgens stimulaterepparttar 113902 production of oil fromrepparttar 113903 skin's oil glands. Acne occurs when these oil glands become overactive andrepparttar 113904 exit fromrepparttar 113905 gland is blocked, causingrepparttar 113906 oil to build up inrepparttar 113907 gland and swell. A bacterium called Propionibacterium acnes normally colonizes this swollen gland causingrepparttar 113908 development of inflammation and pus. In particularly severe cases,repparttar 113909 glands may burst intorepparttar 113910 skin and produce cysts.

Over ninety percent of acne patients respond to acne medication, althoughrepparttar 113911 treatment may need to be continued for months or even years. Here are a few ofrepparttar 113912 common herbal, homeopathic, and traditional medications that can be used to treat acne.

Acne Medications

Herbal Medications: Herbs such as chamomile, lavender, juniper, bergamot, dandelion root, and burdock root can be used to reduce toxicity and improverepparttar 113913 overall condition ofrepparttar 113914 skin. Echinacea and poke root are often used for their anti-inflammatory properties and red clover may be beneficial for its estrogenic action. Witch hazel has excellent astringent properties and may be very effective on acne. I recommendrepparttar 113915 skin rejuvenation program atrepparttar 113916 http://www.acne-answers.org website.

Homeopathic Remedies: For patients with pustules and blind boils, especially onrepparttar 113917 face, neck, and back, may be helped by Kali brom. Taking selenium internally is often used for acne sufferers with oily skin, blackheads, and pustules. And hepar sulph. is typically used for patients who suffer from pustules that are painful and filled with yellow pus.

Nonprescription Medications can be toxic torepparttar 113918 skin over a period of time. (Not Recommended for Use).

Benzoyl peroxide is a common acne treatment. It is an exfoliant and therefore helps to remove dead skin cells fromrepparttar 113919 skin's surface. It also prevents bacteria from multiplying onrepparttar 113920 skin. It may come in gel, cream, or lotion form. And it may also be found in combination with sulphur which is another exfoliation agent. Benzoyl peroxide helps to preventrepparttar 113921 development of new blemishes and clear up ones that are already present. It needs to be used on a daily basis and may initially cause itching, redness, and dryness. Skin will slowly show improvement over time with continued usage.

Weight Loss Pills: Miracle Drugs or Money Wasters?

Written by Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN


Losing weight is a lifelong commitment. It takes patience and self-discipline to stick with a weight loss program and wait forrepparttar end results. Many people want to findrepparttar 113894 magic shortcut that will makerepparttar 113895 process just a little shorter and less difficult. Many over-the-counter and prescription pills are purchased for just this purpose. They are available from pharmacies, natural health food stores, and even online. But are these weight loss pillsrepparttar 113896 miracle drugs they claim to be? Or are they just a waste of money?

How Does A Weight Loss Pill Work? Prescription weight loss pills work in one of three ways. Most ofrepparttar 113897 pills onrepparttar 113898 market simply suppressrepparttar 113899 appetite and help you eat less. Others aim to increase your feeling of fullness after eating. Some ofrepparttar 113900 newest weight loss pills onrepparttar 113901 market work by inhibitingrepparttar 113902 absorption of fat. Overrepparttar 113903 counter weight loss pills usually contain a stimulant that helps to decrease your appetite. The only complete weight management system which I approve of isrepparttar 113904 “Slimirex™” system.

Who Should Take Weight Loss Pills? Weight loss pills are most often recommended for people who are medically obese…people whose weight is causing serious health concerns. Even with weight loss pills,repparttar 113905 treatment of obesity involves exercise, counseling, dietary changes, and behavioral modifications. But weight loss pills are not only used by obese people. They are also sought after by people who want a quicker way to achieverepparttar 113906 weight goals they have set for themselves. As long as men and women continue to compare themselves torepparttar 113907 select few beautiful, skinny models on TV screens and magazine pages, there will be a strong market for weight loss pills.

Could Weight Loss Pills Be Dangerous? Weight loss pills are a medication just like any other type of drug. You need to be very careful aboutrepparttar 113908 ingredients of any medication that you place in your body.

ALWAYS Consult Your Doctor Work in consultation with your natural health care provider if you decide to try a overrepparttar 113909 counter weight loss pill to help you lose weight. Your doctor can assess your overall weight management goals and he or she can help you monitorrepparttar 113910 success or side effects ofrepparttar 113911 medication. Be very cautious aboutrepparttar 113912 weight loss pill you decide to try. Try visiting http://www.weightlossobesity.com for general information and recommendations.

Know Your Source Weight loss pills purchased overrepparttar 113913 internet may be coming fromrepparttar 113914 garage of a t-shirt salesman (this actually happened!) If you decide to buy your weight loss pills online, make sure you researchrepparttar 113915 company you are buying from so that you can be sure they send yourepparttar 113916 appropriate supplementation.

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