Lamictal Acne Natural Remedies
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
About Lamictal
The medical definition of Lamictal (Lamotrigine) is an eplieptic medication, also called and anticonvulsant. This medication has been known to cause acne problems among patients using this treatment. Outbreaks of Lamictal acne can at times be very painful. People who have never found themselves experiencing skin problems have suffered breakouts after taking the medicine.
Natural Remedies
There are many ways to treat Lamictal acne naturally. Ask your doctor about lowering your dose before you decide to stop taking the medication. Invest in gold soap, such as ASSO, since this has been known to reduce acne breakouts. Typically a bar will last approximately a month and costs around $24. If this is too pricey an option you can always use remedies that are generally found right in your home such as rubbing cut garlic cloves on your skin. Another option is to mix about one tablespoon of yeast with two tablespoons of lemon juice. This mixture acts as a cleansing mask for your face which can be peeled off once it is dry. Many people, even those in Hollywood, also use mashed avocados.
Herbal Remedies
Your diet has a lot to do with your skin and the foods that you eat can affect your complexion and irritation breakouts. Eating a healthier diet which consists of less caffeinated products and more fruits and vegetables can help improve the look of your skin and reduce the number of acne breakouts. Herbal remedies that you can use are listed, but not limited to, herbal mints, fenugreek, tumeric, garlic, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, radishes and sesame seeds. With luck you can usually find these ingredients in your very own kitchen.
Medicinal Treatments
If you are concerned about lamictal acne after taking the medication, speak with your doctor. He or she can usually prescribe a cream for your face to help neutralize breakouts and keep them from getting worse. You can always find acne treatment products advertised on tv and may find a good remedy, over the counter, in your local shopping center or pharmacy. Always speak with a doctor before using any type of medication and if you plan on using a topical cream, it is recommended that you test a small area of your face first so that you can make sure you won't have an allergic reaction.
Overview
While doctors are still unsure if Lamictal is necessarily the cause of all of these terrible breakouts of acne, it is found in the side affects of the medication. It is best that you do all that you can in your lifestyle to prevent acne breakouts and if you know that you are prone to acne, you should speak with your doctor before taking this medicine in order to make him or her aware of your concerns. Ask the right questions before you take anything. If you feel that your acne breakout is still a problem after following all of the steps you can, speak with your him or her about taking a similar medication with little to no side affects. Acne is a concern for many people on the medication so you are not alone. The best thing to do is express your concerns about lamictal acne to your physician in order for you to better understand your options.
Labels: Acne Treatment, Lamictal Acne, Natural Acne Treatment
posted by Chrisyh Lee @ 6:40 PM,
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Acne Laser Treatment & Surgery
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Is Laser Surgery Recommended For Your Acne?
Acne laser surgery has gained in popularity, as many suffers are prepared to take drastic action to fight back against acne. Even though it can work wonders acne laser surgery should only be considered for use in extreme cases, when it is really necessary as a last resort. While it is often considered a beauty treatment, it is real, serious surgery and, as such, should not be used without careful consideration.
How does it work?
The procedure must only be administered by a trained doctor. A dermatologist may use acne laser surgery in the most severe acne cases to dig to the very core of a pimple and clear it completely. The laser device is designed so that it is weak enough not to cause any additional damage beyond the area being treated. Most experts consider this laser surgery very safe, but as with any surgery there is always at least a small opportunity for unexpected consequences.
Are there any problems with acne laser surgery?
Every responsible doctor will council that acne laser surgery is by no means a perfect and universal solution. There are several important factors that limit the surgery's usefulness.
1. The causes of acne
Laser surgery concentrates only on one aspect of the disease - its visible effects. While the surgery can surely get rid of acne's visible symptoms, it can not really heal. The laser surgery should be only a part of more complex acne treatment program that will consist of a change of diet, reducing stress levels and possibly even hormonal treatment. Otherwise the symptoms will sooner or later appear once again.
2. Doctors' only
Another possible problem is the surgeon's skill (or lack of it. Be sure you're going to get your acne laser surgery from a trained and experienced doctor. There have been reports of cosmetologists giving an acne light treatment without the proper training. Laser surgery is not the place to try and save money. You will get the best chance for success with an experienced dermatologists doing the work.
3. The Cost
Acne laser surgery is in a mid-point between cosmetics and health care. Some health insurance policies may cover it, some may not. Most insurance companies pay for acne laser surgery only in most extreme cases. Whatever you might think about the severity of your acne, it is wise to make sure that you insurance company agrees with you. Otherwise you may find laser surgery costing more than you planned.
4. Preparations
Another thing to keep in mind is the fact that you have to seriously prepare for the treatment. In some cases laser surgery is serious enough that you must spend a few days in a bed after the procedure. Can you afford to be away from work for those days… and will you employer agree to your absence?
Of course you should consider laser surgery if your acne is severe and has not responded to other treatment. Just don't rush in to it without careful thought and preparation.
Labels: Acne Treatment, Laser Treatment
posted by Chrisyh Lee @ 2:39 AM,
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How To Choose the Best Acne Treatment Products
Saturday, August 30, 2008
With all the acne treatment products to choose from, it's difficult to know which are the best, and which are the poorest. If you walk into any supermarket or pharmacy, you're usually be surrounded by shelf after shelf of products, but fortunately however by the end of this guide you should know which acne treatment products you should be choosing.
To begin with, you should first identify just what acne condition it is that you possess. Is it regular acne, cystic acne, or perhaps even acne vulgaris? Is the acne just on your face, or is it on other regions of your body as well? These are all questions you must answer before we begin our search on choosing the right acne treatment product for your needs.
Now, whenever you see an acne product that you might be interested in purchasing, make sure to have a read on the label and check over the ingredients and contents of the product. Are the ingredients safe, or are they rather of a dangerous chemical nature which should only be used if recommended by a dermatologist or doctor? Check over the labels to ensure that the products you choose are of the right quality.
It may be that some ingredients of acne treatment products are quite natural as opposed to chemical, which is often a good thing! It's much nicer rubbing a smooth, silk like cream on your face if that cream derived from some great oasis or beach far away on some long forgotten shore, where many natural trees and plants grow with beautiful herbs and fragrant plants. Imagine if someone hand picked these plants and put their goodness into an ointment that you rubbed on your face, wouldn't that feel more soothing, more natural, and caring for your face than if you chose some foul chemical that will only irritate your skin?
Of course, commercial chemicals can have their use at times, and some acne treatment products have a mix of both natural and man-made chemical ingredients, but make sure that you only purchase the product that's right for your needs. Sometimes it can be tempting to just buy an acne treatment product that will immediately rid all of your acne within a month or so, but sometimes products like these can have adverse health consequences, so weigh up the benefits and the pitfalls of using such acne treatment products before going ahead with them.
At the end of the day, there's nothing better you can do than speaking or your doctor or dermatologist, or even nutritionist. They'll be able to advise you on these acne treatment products to use and they'll make sure that they only recommend products that are suitable for your needs.
Labels: Acne Product, Acne Treatment
posted by Chrisyh Lee @ 6:02 PM,
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Get Rid of Back Acne With 3 Simple Step Process
Acne is very common in human life and there is no specific area to get affected nor has it any specific time for infection. But it is observed that teen age boys and girls often suffers mostly for their acne; and these acne is mostly cause excessive secretion of oils from the sebaceous gland. Every one needs to pay proper attention in giving treatment to acne. Otherwise acne can result in some permanent scar and life time infections. The most important issue of concern of this stage is the lesser self confidence for the person. Therefore, you must not ignore acne but take proper medication.
If you start scratching your acne instead of treating it with medication, you may result in wider acne and getting the acne severe in nature. Acne is caused by many reasons;
Hormone reason: Hormonal changes associated with puberty in boys and girls, pregnancy, and the use of birth control pills
Genetic reason: Children of parents who were acne sufferers will frequently experience outbreaks as well
Stress reason: Stress which often leads to a loss of self esteem.
Gland activeness reason: Over active sebaceous glands
Skin build ups reason: Accumulated dead skin cells.
Bacteria reason: Bacteria
Habit reason: Irritated skin or scratching that causes inflammation.
Digestion reason: Anabolic steroids.
Side effect reason: Drugs such as, lithium, or androgens.
Contact reason: Exposure to chlorine compounds. Cosmetics may cause follicles to stick to each other producing an acne outbreak.
Here are the easy three simple steps to get rid of back acne:
1) Wash your body and particularly your back with Neutrogena Body Wash. Apply liberally to the areas with pimples. Wait a couple of minutes then rinse. Make sure you get rid of all the oil. Let the Neutrogena sink in and work it's magic. To make sure you are free of oil, you first need to wash your body with water as much as possible.
2) Scrubbing your back using an abrasive sponge, loofa or soft brush. Be sure to not scrub too hard because you will increase irritation. Moisturize with oil-free, medicated lotion. Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer, available at your local drugstore, is a great moisturizer to use.
3) Apply an acne medication cream. These are the easy three steps in order to getting rid of back acne. Apart from them you also take a note of tips describe in below paragraph.
If you wear makeup and facial moisturizers, choose products that won't cause pore buildup and nonacnegenic (won't cause acne). Remove all makeup nightly. Don't try to pop the pimple by squeezing, pinching, or picking at it. This will just inflame the pore and spread the oils that caused the pimple. See a dermatologist. They specialize in skin care and can prescribe you medicines that help you improve it. Don't stress out! Stressing out only makes acne worse. Find ways to stay calm in your life. Drink plenty of water. Staying well hydrated can help your condition improve.
You can simply understand from all the above discussion that being neat and clean is the best approach from getting rid of acne. So, follow it.
Labels: Acne Causes, Acne Treatment
posted by Chrisyh Lee @ 5:55 PM,
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Acne Product: ZENMED® Derma Cleanse System
Saturday, August 16, 2008
(Based on feedback)- Gentle Cleansing Gel: Wet face with tepid water. Dispense a small amount onto your fingertips and massage into face using circular motions. Rinse completely off and then pat dry skin.
- Acne Gel: Apply a fine layer over affected ares. Use up to three times daily.
- Derma Cleanse Capsules: Take two to three times daily, for best results take with a mail and full glass of water.
BONUS: AHA/BHA Complex: Use as a post-treatment after Acne pimples have healed and disappeared.
Labels: Acne Product
posted by Chrisyh Lee @ 1:35 PM,
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Vilantae - Acne Solution Product
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Vilantae capsules are designed to reduce sebum (oil) production. It has natural ingredients. One bottle of vilantae typically contains 400 capsules. It typically takes about 3-4 weeks to show any results. Some people respond sooner and some take longer. It typically takes three months to experience the full effects of Vilantae. You should take up to 20 capsules a day for vilantae to work. If you are unwilling to take the capsules, vilantae also comes in liquid form that you can try.
For the capsules, you have to take 5 capsules, twice a day, for the first five days. That's a total of 10 capsules per day. Then you have to take 5 capsules 4 times a day. That's 20 capsules per day
Then you Continue taking 20 capsules a day for the first three months.
Price: $39.95
Side Effects: Headache, Stomach Irritation, loosening of the stool
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Labels: Acne Product
posted by Chrisyh Lee @ 2:25 PM,
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