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What is Oily Skin, How to Treat It, and How NOT to Treat It |
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1 out of every 2 teenagers has oily skin. We hear about it every
day on TV and the radio in ads for Proactive and Murad. Stars
like Jessica Simpson, Paris Hilton, Puff Daddy, Eminem, and even
Paris Hilton all pitch various products and treatments for oily
skin. Most of these products are nothing more than a mild
benzoyl peroxide or salicylic (less than 2%) cleanser. The
reality is that when we questioned real dermatologists none
recommended these products. Their actual recommendations were:
1) skin peels and laser treatments.
2) tetracycline
3) Accutane - in severe acne cases only.
4) Doxycycline
5) Cetaphil - Every dermatologist said this was a great face
wash.
You have to remember Paris Hilton, Eminem, and Jessica Simpson
are all paid endorsers. Read the fine print. Not one of them
guarantees or stands behind the product. To properly treat oily
skin and the acne it can and usually does cause, you have to get
to the source.
Benzoyl peroxide will only affect the surface and irritate it.
Salicylic acid is a weaker acid and must be used in much
stronger strengths to be effective - lees than 10% just won't
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it. What really works is treating the bacteria that are
rampant in oily skin. This is what causes acne. A
trichloroacetic acid (TCA peel) skin peel is the most effective
external treatment and now the most cost effective as it is
currently available to consumers for in home use. A TCA peel
will alter the skin pH (acidity levels) and make the conditions
unfavorable for the bacteria. TCA peels will also get rid of
excess oil, increase exfolliation, collagen production, and new
skin production - all helpful with oily skin. TCA peels are also
very effective on acne scars - an added plus. And the best thing
is there are no side effects.
Tetracycline is available by prescription only. It will kill the
bacteria, but only for as long as you keep taking it. It will
not affect the oilyness and is not effective against mild to
severe acne. It also has side effects like yellow teeth. Their
are similar antibiotics like doxycycline that have basically the
same results.
Accutane is a very drastic prescription only medication. The
side effects can be quite severe and are common. Blood tests
must be done on a weekly or monthly basis. Accutane will cease
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