For Acne Treatment Boston Residents Are Better Off Seeing A Dermatologist

By Frank Patterson


It is not only teenagers that suffer from pimples. They are a dread for younger woman and men and even older people experiencing constant skin irritations. The very idea of appearing in public sporting a face full of pimples is unthinkable for many people. They will do almost anything to hide these aberrations and they will spend large amounts to get rid of them. In the end however, when it comes to acne treatment Boston citizens are best off consulting a qualified dermatologist.

Many people spend large amounts in an effort from preventing pimples from developing. Unfortunately many preventive measures are based on incorrect assumptions on what it is that causes pimples. They are not caused by sugar, chocolates or, in fact, any type of food. They are not caused by stress and they are not caused by sweat either. The main cause for pimples developing is blocked follicles.

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.

There is a very large number of creams, pills and other remedies for pimples on the market and many people spend small fortunes on such products. If pimples are becoming a big problem the best thing to do is to consult a dermatologist. They may prescribe Retinoids that help prevent the follicles to become clogged. In many other cases a course of antibiotics and the use of oral contraceptives have also proved to be very effective.

More invasive methods of dealing with pimples are becoming more and more popular. Patients want instant results. Light treatment, especially with the use of blue light, is fast becoming all the rave and seems to be very effective. Patients may even opt for the physical removal of white and black heads by a dermatologist but this is risky 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.

Effective prevention of pimples come down to preventing the follicles from becoming clogged. An exfoliolating face mask at least once a week can be of great help. Water based cosmetics are less likely to block the follicles than oil based versions. It is also vital to clean the face often and to use a very mild brand of soap.

For some people, a pimple is as bad as the black pest. The truth is that pimples do not cause damage in the long term, especially if the affected areas are kept clean and if the sufferer does not scratch or pinch the pimples. If things seems desperate, see a dermatologist.




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