Problems With Acne? Long Beach Dermatologists Can Help
Posted on 11. Jan, 2012 by admin in Business Products & Services
Acne is often thought of as minor problem of the teenage years, but people of all ages can experience serious problems with acne. Long Beach acne treatments are available from the board-certified dermatology experts at Ulmer Dermatology.
Acne is also known as ‘zits,’ and ‘pimples.’ The condition is not only unsightly and embarrassing, it can also cause genuine physical discomfort. Fortunately, acne is not life-threatening, and the condition is easily treatable at a dermatology clinic.
Forty to sixty years ago, the usual treatment for acne was an antibiotic known as tetracycline. First developed during World War II for use in field hospitals, tetracycline was effective at treating the symptoms by acting as an anti-inflammatory. However, because acne is primarily a hormonal condition, tetracycline did little to address the underlying causes.
In some cases, a drug known as Acutane is used to treat acne. Long Beach patients and others soon discover that although it acts like a miracle drug, it can also cause serious side effects that include cataracts and (in women) menstrual problems. One alternative is Tretonin; this drug has fewer side effects, but using it does result in hypersensitivity to sunlight.
Today, lasers are used to treat acne. Long Beach dermatologists can actually work genuine miracles with this technology. However, some of the best ways to deal with acne are very low-tech anc can be done by anyone anywhere. Because acne pimples and blemishes are the result of skin oils that build up when pores are clogged, simply scrubbing skin thoroughly on a regular basis be of great help when it comes to preventing outbreaks.
For patients who have more serious acne, Long Beach dermatologists may be the the best alternative. Patients who are fortunate enough to have insurance coverage may even be able to get coverage for their acne treatments. Contact Ulmer Dermatology by telephone at (562) 435-5621 or visit Dr. Ulmer’s Website at www.UlmerDerm.com to learn more about your acne treatment options.
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