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Benzoyl peroxide is a chemical name that is familiar to those who have, or currently suffer from acne. It is the main component of essentially every acne topical and cleanser found on the market. It’s beneficial mechanism allows the skin to shed dead skills more efficiently and also attacks p. acnes bacteria. Since this medication can prove to be quite effective, some sufferers seem hesitant to stop usage after they are prescribed other products by their dermatologist.

While it may not completely clear the skin alone, it sure does help the situation. So, many acne sufferers are convinced that it will help matters once they start their new treatment. After all, they are warned that they should expect an initial breakout after embarking on the new regimen. As some have unfortunately learned, mixing benozyl peroxide with the topical retinoids most often prescribed by dermatologists can have catastrophic effects when done incorrectly.

The topicals which your dermatologist prescribes to you, most notably retinoids, differ in function when compared to BP. There medications are designed to improve desquamation, a fancy word for skin shedding. This prevents pores from becoming clogged. The latter is more tailored towards eradicating acne bacteria. Both medications can constitute an effective regimen when used properly. It is a different story altogether when they are mixed.  Read more...

It’s difficult not to gaze at the thousands of acne products available while navigating through the skin care aisle at your local pharmacy. It seems that a new, allegedly more effective product is introduced to the market on a daily basis. The disturbing part to this phenomenon is that consumers readily buy the newest acne products, hoping to get some relief from their breakouts. A simple examination of the product labels plastered on your favorite acne products should reveal that most of them contain the same ingredients. Does it really make sense to chase after the latest and greatest treatment when it is nothing more than a rework of your last product? We think not.

Benzoyl peroxide is found in most acne products and for the sole reason that it is extremely effective at treating a slew of acne-related factors. It works by eliminating p. acnes bacteria, as well as speeding up the skin’s shedding cycle. Abnormal shedding of the outer layers of the skin is what causes acne. The dead skin becomes trapped in pores, along with sebum and acne bacteria. Few over the counter medications address multiple acne risk factors as well as benzoyl peroxide does.  Read more...

Dermatologists are doctors who specialize in conditions and diseases of the skin. There are not as many of these doctors as opposed to other medical specialties. Dermatologists will try their best to maintain the look and health of your skin. After all, skin is their specialty. They strive to correct acne, remove scars, make skin feel and look smoother, they can remove warts and other unnatural growths, and manage skin cancers and precancerous cell growths.

Other procedures a dermatologist might be involved with include laser hair removal, hair transplant surgery, tattoo removal and even face lifts. If it seems as though some of these procedures would be more suited to plastic surgeons, the truth is that many doctors do cross lines of speciality sometimes. Botox is an area many doctors are moving into because it’s a relatively easy process with a huge market that continues to grow.

Precancerous skin diseases have been on the increase in recent years and as a result more and more people are seeking out dermatologists to perform check-ups and consult on existing concerns. Moles and freckles are a very common thing that dermatologists will be ask to check as skin cancer awareness increases. It’s also a result of a swing in attitude towards personal health, as more people decide to be pro-active and find potential threats to their health before they get out of control.  Read more...