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Testimonial. Lisa
Friday, February 19th, 2010Testimonial. Lisa
Acne Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives. Vitamin A
Thursday, February 18th, 2010Acne Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives. Vitamin A
Large doses of vitamin A have been found to be effective for the treatment of acne vulgaris. We have found it to be effective in patients who are nonresponsive to other natural treatments.
DOSAGE
Under a doctor
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Natural Alternatives to Acne Drugs. Guggul
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010Natural Alternatives to Acne Drugs. Guggul
This herb native to India is commonly used in the United States to reduce cholesterol. It has been shown to be effective for difficult-to-treat cystic acne. A study in the Journal of Dermatology involved 20 patients with cystic acne. They received either tetracycline 500 mg or tablets of guggul (equivalent to 25 mg guggulsterone), taken twice daily for three months. The reduction of inflammatory lesions in the tetracycline
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Natural Alternatives to Acne Drugs. Tea Tree Oil
Monday, February 15th, 2010Natural Alternatives to Acne Drugs. Zinc
Saturday, February 13th, 2010Natural Alternatives to Acne Drugs. Zinc
Several small double-blind clinical trials have shown that zinc supplements are effective for acne. Zinc is involved in skin healing and improved immunity. Zinc also reduces the skin levels of the testosterone metabolite dihydrotestosterone, which can aggravate acne. Studies show that people with acne tend to have lower serum and skin levels of zinc. We have observed zinc supplementation to be effective for numerous patients. A study published in Dermatology compared the effectiveness and safety of zinc versus antibiotic therapy (minocycline) in the treatment of acne vulgaris. In this multicenter randomized, double-blind trial, 332 patients received either 30 mg of elemental zinc or 100 mg of minocycline over 3 months. The clinical success rate was 31,2 percent for zinc and 63,4 percent for minocycline. The zinc group had 5 dropouts; the minocycline group, 4 dropouts. Most of the adverse effects were related to gastrointestinal upset. The conclusion of this study was that both zinc and minocycline were effective in the treatment of acne,with minocycline having a better effect.However, it should be noted the zinc dosage was quite low compared to what nutrition- oriented doctors typically use to treat acne. (more…)
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Retinoids otc for acne treatment medication
Sunday, February 7th, 2010Retinoids
Topical
Tretinoin (Retin-A, Avita, Renova)
Adapalene (Differin)
Isotretinoin (Isotrex gel)
Oral
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Retinoids are a derivative of vitamin A. In topical form, they work by increasing skin cell turnover and promoting the release of the plugged material in the follicle. They also prevent the formation of new whiteheads and blackheads (comedones) because the rapid turnover of cells prevents new pimples from forming. Some retinoids (oral isotretinoin specifically) also reduce the amount of sebum produced by the sebaceous glands and stop P. acnes growth.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Although the list of side effects and precautions is daunting, the long-term effectiveness of Accutane (isotretinoin) is extremely positive. Seventy percent of patients receiving Accutane will be acne-free for more than 10 years. However, about 25 percent of patients who have used Accutane will see acne symptoms return after two years, and 10 percent will see acne return after just one year. A normal treatment period is about four to six months.
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How do these acne drugs work?
Sunday, January 24th, 2010Acne Drugs
Benzoyl Peroxide Topical
Benoxyl
Benzac AC
Benzagel
Brevoxyl
Persa-Gel
HOW DO THESE DRUGS WORK?
Benzoyl peroxide works by removing cells from the top layer of the skin surface. This action unclogs the pores so that oil (sebum) can escape. In addition, it has antibacterial action, thereby helping to clear the pores of infection by Propionibacterium acnes. Many acne preparations incorporate benzoyl peroxide because research indicates that it increases the effectiveness of some medicines. For instance, when used in combination with antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide reduces the likelihood of a patient developing resistance to the antibiotics: Noroxin, Keftab, Vantin.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
These topical medications can reduce mild to moderate acne without the risk of systemic side effects.
POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS
Stinging, dryness, and peeling tend to occur initially. Irritation, redness, scaly eruptions, darkening or lightening of the skin, or rash can be more serious side effects.
MAJOR CAUTIONS (more…)
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Alopecia circular, alopecia baldness. Treatment.
Thursday, September 24th, 2009Alopecia circular, alopecia baldness. Treatment.
Is important psychoprophylaxis. The patient should instill confidence in the healing, to recommend to buy a wig for a period of treatment. Patients with severe disease should be carefully examined: they examine the oral cavity (teeth, tonsils), helminth eggs in feces, blood eosinophilia. They must undergo examination by an endocrinologist, and neurologist. Common treatment is carried out taking into account the violations identified in the survey in the body under the supervision of relevant specialists. With nervousness, irritability, fatigue displaying products of bromine: bromkamfora to 0,25 g in the form of tablets 2-3 times daily, as well as small tranquilizers: Seduxen to 0,005 grams 1-2 times per day, trioxazine of 0,3 g, 2 times day, elenium in the form of pills to 0,01 g 1-2 times a day, andaksin 1 tablet (0.2 g) at night, Adalin to 0,3-0,5 g at bedtime.
Recommend comprehensive multivitamin preparations – Undevit, pangeksavit etc. Inside vitamins may be administered as a complex with iron preparations, arsenic, phosphorus. Widely used vitamins in the form of injections (vitamins B1 and B6; at rate 25 – 30 injections). Showing calcium pantothenate (vitamin B5), oral and parenteral vitamin B2 in the course of injections of 15-20 injections.
Recommend long-term intake of vitamins A and E. In the process, the tendency to prescribe drugs and progression of arsenic in the form of injections of iodine skin in increasing doses or inside. During the supplementation of arsenic prohibited fatty and acidic food.
Iron preparations are shown separately or in combination with arsenic, phosphorus. When secretory insufficiency of the stomach together with iron should take gastric juice or diluted hydrochloric acid, improves dissolution and absorption of iron contributes to the same ascorbic acid.
Iron supplementation is prescribed in the form of pills or capsules, after the reception of which is recommended to carefully rinse the mouth. Avoid dyspeptic phenomena are advised to take oral pancreatin, calcium carbonate, precipitated by 0.5 g 2-3 times a day. The patient should be aware that iron supplements can not drink tea, coffee, red wine, as this form insoluble compounds and nevsasyvayuschiesya tannic acid-iron buy skin care differin. In severe forms of the disease designate derivatives furokumarina: ammifurin, beroksan, psoralen, and others inside and outside with simultaneous ultraviolet irradiation. Before treatment and during his hair shaved off as regrowth.
Ammifurin (Ammifurinum). Domestic drug, representing a mixture of two furokumarinov – izopimpinellina and bergaptena. Powder is light yellow in color, bitter taste, no smell. Preparation of low toxicity and with the external application does not irritate the skin. Produced in 0.02 g tablets for oral administration in the form of a 2% solution in a mixture of alcohol and acetone for topical use. At the beginning of treatment is recommended to dilute solution of 40% alcohol at a dilution of 1:4, 1:3, 1:2, 1:1, and subsequently applied undiluted.
Beroksan (Beroxanum). Domestic drug, representing a mixture of two furokumarinov – ksantotoksina and bergaptena. The crystalline powder, odorless and tasteless. Produced in 0.02 g tablets for oral administration in the form of 0,5% solution in vials of the orange glass of 50 ml for external use. Psoralen (Psoralenum). Domestic drug containing the sum of two isomeric furokumarinov – psoralen and izopsoralena. The white crystalline powder with low odor. Released into tablets to 0,005, 0,01 and 0,02 g; for external use in a 0.1% solution in 70% alcohol.
Peutsedanin (Peucedaninum). Powder is light yellow in color and odorless. Released into tablets 0,01 g; for external use – in the form of 0.5% ointment. Treatment furokumarinami should be under medical supervision with regular monitoring of urine and blood (possible albuminuria and leukopenia). Side effects: headache, palpitations, pain in the heart, diarrhoeic phenomenon. (more…)
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Alopecia circular, alopecia baldness. Symptoms.
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009Alopecia circular, alopecia baldness. Symptoms.
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Alopecia circular, alopecia baldness. Pathogenesis.
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009Alopecia circular, alopecia baldness
Alopecia circular, alopecia or baldness (alopecia areata) among the diseases and cosmetic defects of the skin are often affects both sexes at any age. Etiology of alopecia baldness is not installed.
Pathogenesis.