Affordable Acne Treatments

There are so many different acne treatments and conflicting information available today that it is no wonder people are confused about which treatment to follow. People are looking for the best acne treatment, but it not always that simple.

A friend might tell you about an acne treatment she used with excellent results. That does not mean it is going to work for you! There are so many factors to consider like your lifestyle, diet, skin treatments, etc that will have an effect on the treatment.

So let’s look at some of the different acne treatments:

1. Natural Treatment
Although there are a lot of natural acne treatments available only the top few actually work. Natural treatment normally revolves around changing your diet, or eating foods with certain chemicals, or just drinking pills made from "natural" stuff.

2. Over The Counter/Prescriptions
The normal over the counter treatment is a benzoyl peroxide solution (you have probably seen the ads on TV). This will kill the bacteria and dry out your skin, which causes it to peel and work well for minor acne. Prescriptions are usually antibiotics which works by attacking and killing the bacteria causing the acne.

3. Accutane
While technically a prescription treatment Accutane deserves its own category as it is so effective. It reduces the size and production of oil glands in the skin and clears up acne for a long time - normally up to six months. On the downside Accutane is very expensive and can cause severe side effects, so it is crucial that you speak to a dermatologist before you use Accutane.

4. Dermabrasion/Laser Resurfacing
Laser resurfacing has become very popular recently, passing dermabrasion in popularity, although both work on the same principle. It removes unwanted tissue (skin) and therefore clears the way for new healthy skin cells to grow. It is not a decision to be taken lightly as both laser resurfacing and dermabration can be very painful.

So which are the best acne skin care products? If normal or over the counter solutions does not work why not try natural treatments or remedies? If these natural remedies do not work then perhaps dermabrasion or laser resurfacing is your best bet. Keep in mind that they should only be used in extreme cases!