Thursday, June 1, 2017

For Acne Treatment Boston Residents Are Better Off Seeing A Dermatologist

By Frank Patterson


Pimples are a part of life but they seem to be one of those maladies that that resembles the pest. People dread pimples and will do almost everything to clear them up quickly and to prevent them from developing. Everyone is prone to developing pimples, not just teenagers. In many cases nothing can be done because pimples can even be genetic. It is important to only seek help from professionals and for proper acne treatment Boston patients should seriously consider the services of an experienced dermatologist.

Pimples are socially unacceptable, especially for sufferers, full stop. Many people therefore go to great lengths to prevent pimples from developing. Unfortunately, they so often base their preventive measures on the wrong assumptions. They think that pimples can be caused by foods such as chocolates and fizzy drinks, but this is not true. They think the cause can be dirt. This is untrue as well.

Pimples can be caused by a number of things. Cosmetics is one of the main culprits, especially oil based products and even more especially if the face is not cleaned properly after wearing cosmetics. The oil glands become inflamed because they are clogged. The same effect can be caused by several types of chemicals. Strangely, people that habitually wear helmets and suspenders are also prone to develop pimples.

Most people will develop pimples from time to time but if the problem becomes serious, it is best to see a dermatologist. They can prescribe medication that will almost certainly help. Oral contraceptives and antibiotics have been proven to be very effective. Retinoids are also routinely prescribed because they prevent the follicles from becoming clogged. Patients should never squeeze or scratch their pimples.

Some patients opt for more drastic treatment. The use of blue light therapy is becoming extremely popular. This is mostly done in a salon but certain types of light treatment can be done at home. In rare cases a dermatologist will physically remove all the black and white heads with special tools designed for this purpose. This is a risky treatment method, however, because it can easily leave scars.

In the vast majority of cases pimples will clear up in a few days without leaving any marks. Unfortunately there are cases where they leave scars and in some cases very severe scarring. This is especially the case where the sufferer fiddled, scratched and squeezed the pimples. Scarring can be treated by means of chemical peels, which removes the top layer of the skin. This can cause severe skin irritation, however.

The prevention of pimples is only possible if measure are taken to prevent the follicles from becoming blocked. Applying an exfoliolating face mask regularly can certainly help. It is also necessary to wash the face thoroughly several times a day, using a mild soap. The use of oil based cosmetics should be avoided. Water based versions are much less likely to clog up the follicles.

Regardless of the amount of money spent or the care that is taken in personal hygiene, pimples will strike every now and then. The best route is to leave the pimples unmolested, to keep cleaning the face thoroughly and to see a dermatologist if the problem becomes severe. Pimples are not contagious and they are not a health hazard.




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