If you speak about acne, first you should know what causes it. A group of experts at the Aerican Academy of Dermatology affirm that the cause for acne is an overproduction of oil and cells inside a skin follicle. Acne is indeed an inflammation, and doctors say that the future of treatment must involve drugs that specifically target this inflammation.

At present there are many acne treatment options to choose from. First, there are natural acne treatments, which contain various plant extracts that dry up the pimple. Most of these treatments contain vitamin E, calendula, aloe vera which sooth your skin. (for example, tea tree oil is effective in combating acne). Then, we have an advanced method such as laser acne treatment, which has been found around for a few years now and it is quickly replacing traditional way of removal and prevention. But you must pay attention when choosing this method because there are many types of lasers for different purposes, and you should be advised by a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon.

Last but not least, you can choose home acne treatments. The most common effective treatment is to gently clean your skin twice a day and after that use a moisturizer. The second step is to shampoo your hair daily, if it is an oil one and try to keep it out of your face.The third step is avoid as much as posible touching your face. Use cosmetics and creams which are water-based and during the night you should take off all your make-up. Another important aspect is to maintain a healthy diet, which means plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Do these treatments really work or is it just a fairy tale?

As we all are different, our skin is different too. That is why there are lots of acne alternative treatments which are floating around and claim to cure your problematic acne. Just by reading a magazine or searching on the internet you can find a lot of information on this topic, but you should know that every person will benefit from the same facial treatments, even though you have a lot of testimonies from people that used to suffer from acne but are now cured.

As a conclusion, what you must know when facing acne problems is that it takes time to cure, treatments that promise “fast," miraculous" or “overnight" results often get your attention, but in fact a normal time for results is between 6-8 weeks. If acne does not improve in 6 to 8 weeks, treatment may need to be changed. Then, Acne responds especially well to early treatment and it is better for you to go to a dermatologist to prescribe you an appropriate treatment for your skin. And, most important don’t forget about the healthy diet. “You are what you eat", this is a true quoting which must be taken into account.