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Article Title: Oral Acne Medication Options
Author: Kirsten Hawkins
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At the onslaught of puberty, many teens suffer from various
radical changes - physical, physiological, emotional.. you name
it! Of course, one of the most apparent transformations is that
of the physical changes. Aside from the males developing more
muscles and moustache and females developing their breasts and
hips, there's this one change that commonly annoys an enormous
portion of the adolescent population. Acne vulgaris!

Acne vulgaris is also known as acne or pimples in more common
terms. Overproduction of oil that suddenly happens to teenagers
and sensitivity to dirt are the precursor to this menacing skin
disorder. But those two or their combination are not the only
cause of breakouts. Many other factors could trigger acne.
Genes, weather conditions and certain substances from food may
set off the invasion or just the presence of acne.

Dermatologists and researchers have been trying to discover the
best acne medication. Acne, no matter how miniscule a disorder
it may seem, needs adequate attention. These tiny bumps on
one's face could elicit major effects on a person. Not only
vanity motivates experts to find or formulate the most
excellent acne medication. Ridicule for having a pockmarked
complexion is often one of the leading causes of low
self-esteem among adolescents. What's worse is that this lack
of confidence may be brought until one reaches his maturity.

The most recent forms of acne medication are the following:

Oral Antibiotic Acne Medication. This type of medication should
always be mediated by consulting a physician. Various acne
medication antibiotics that may be taken by mouth are supported
by researches. Assorted antibiotics that act as acne medication
are intended for moderate, severe to persistent types of acne.
It is very important that a doctor is asked first on which
antibiotics for acne medication is right for you.

Cortiscosteroids. Very severe acne may be prescribed with this
acne medication antibiotic. This potent antibiotic is usually
taken in a short span of time only. They have metabolic effects
that make them inappropriate for long-term use.

Oral Tetracycline. This antibiotic is one of the most popular
oral acne medications. Moderate to severe acne may be treated
with an initial dose of 500 to 1000 mg per day in a decreasing
dosage as skin condition improvement is noted. This antibiotic
is not for the pregnant women since it can cause skeletal
defects to fetus. Children with age of under 8 years are also
not advised to be given this medication.

Oral Minocycline and Doxycycline. These acne medications in the
form of antibiotics are only derived from tetracycline. Research
evidences tell that these acne medications are more effective
than tetracycline. Doxycycline is reported to induce sunlight
sensitivity. Both are advised not to be taken by pregnant
women.

Oral Erythromycin. This antibiotic that serve as an acne
medication may be taken as an alternative to tetracycline since
it is safer for pregnant women and young children.

Isotretinoin. This acne medication antibiotic is said to
revolutionize acne treatment due to its potent effect in
dealing with severe and treatment-resistant acne. Reports has
it that isotretinoin is very effective in treating all forms of
acne. But it should be noted that many side affects are also
attributed to isotretinoin. This includes severe birth defects
to a fetus, dryness of the skin and mucous membranes.
Therefore, pregnant women, breastfeeding women or those who are
planning to become pregnant must not take isotretinoin as a form
of acne medication.


About The Author: Kirsten Hawkins is a freelance writer
specializing in skin conditions such as acne and rosacea.
Visit http://www.acnesolution411.com/ for more information on
acne and acne treatments.
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