How to Choose Between Natural & Conventional Acne Treatments

Acne affects many young people. The appearance of spots is part of going through puberty and, in most cases there is no need to take any action. In time the spots will go away. If your acne is severe and is affecting your self-confidence, or has persisted over the years and shows no signs of abating, then it is wise to seek treatment. There are a variety of prescription and natural treatments available on the market.

Instructions

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  Visit your doctor. Even if you are more inclined toward natural treatments, it is worth speaking to your doctor about what conventional treatments are available. The advice he imparts should be unbiased and will help broaden your knowledge of the potential treatments available.

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  Visit a homeopath or a specialist shop stocking homeopathic remedies. Speak to them about some of the more common homeopathic remedies. Many will include ingredients such as tea tree oil and aloe vera. Ask the homeopath about what evidence there is that such drugs help cure acne.

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  Research acne treatments online. Look into what others say about the treatments recommended by your doctor and the homeopath. Conventional treatments, such as doxycycline are effective at treating inflammatory acne but also have been linked by some to depression. Some people swear by alternative treatments such as burdock root oil or cucumber facials.

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  Make a balanced decision based on the evidence you have accumulated. Understand that there is no definitive cure for acne, and there are many charlatans, particularly online, pushing products that are unlikely to help clear your acne.