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1BChapter 2—The Truth About Acne
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What Acne Treatment Does Conventional Medicine Offer?
The following is a list of several treatments conventional medicine offers as a
way of dealing with acne. I have used all of them, but unfortunately none has
been able to effectively make my skin clear in the long run. This is mainly
because these treatments are focused on the symptoms of the disease
(blocked follicles, excessive production of sebum, reducing pain caused by
cysts etc.) as they provide "patches" rather than addressing the root factors.
1.
Using Antibiotics Such As Tetracycline Or Benzoyl Peroxide Over-
The-Counters To Kill The Bacteria Harbored In The Blocked Follicles
It is not only that antibiotics such as tetracyclines simply do not work in the
long run as a treatment for acne bacteria and not the acne disease itself;
antibiotics are extremely destructive to your overall health as well as your
acne condition (see antibiotics, probiotics and prebiotics). Over-the-counter
creams and ointments such as benzoyl peroxide are aimed at treating the
acne-affected areas by killing the bacteria. The problem here is that killing the
bacteria does not eliminate the problem that caused the excessive production
of sebum oil, for instance. The treated acne spots may vanish, but others will
follow.
Another problem with this treatment is that some people may be allergic to
penicillin or benzoyl peroxide, and it may cause extreme rashes, swelling of
the face or even result in abnormal breakouts.
Moreover, using benzoyl peroxide will dry out the upper layers of the skin and
make it peel and redden. More peeling of skin can either block pores or let the
bacteria thrive and multiply or stimulate the oil glands. This produces more
sebum to compensate for the dryness, which can lead to more acne
breakouts.
That is why those who recommend using benzoyl peroxide on a daily basis
also recommend the use of a moisturizer afterwards.
Some researchers claim that benzoyl peroxide can cause premature skin
aging, slow healing and can increase skin cancer risk.
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