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Health Medication - Skin Care RX Drugs
The National Institute of Health reports that 85% of the
population between the ages of 12 and 24 develop acne. It tends to go away in the thirties
although some people in their forties and fifties continue to have the disorder.
Patients with moderate to severe inflammatory acne may be
treated with prescription topical or oral medicines alone or in combination. Treatment
goals are to heal existing lesions, stop new lesions from forming, and to prevent
scarring. This also helps to minimize the embarrassment and psychological stress that
accompanies a disorder like acne.
Early treatment is the best way to prevent acne scars, and
the Medical researchers are working on new drugs to treat acne, as with other bacterial
infections, doctors are finding that over time the bacteria associated with acne are
becoming resistant to certain treatments with antibiotics.
The American Academy of Dermatology can provide referrals to
dermatologists and offers brochures and fact sheets. For more information, visit their web
site: American Academy of Dermatology.
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