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Am I right in saying, that acne is partly cause by hormones, and when you have too much sugar more insulin is realeased which makes acne worse, and the tablets do something about that?

Can someone tell me how the oxytetracycline tablets work?

Oxytetracycline is an antibiotic used in the treatment of infections caused by tetracycline-sensitive organisms. Oxytetracycline works by interfering with the ability of bacteria to produce proteins that are essential to them. Without these proteins the bacteria cannot grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Oxytetracycline therefore stops the spread of the infection and the remaining bacteria are killed by the immune system or eventually die.

I’ve been taking Oxytetracycline for a couple of weeks now, and it’s helping a bit, I’ve read that you have to be on it for a few weeks for it to have a full effect so I’m still going to take it, hopefully it continues to work.

Here’s more information if you wanted it, hope it helps!;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxytetracycline

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I have combination skin, esp. in winter. How can I treat (teen) acne and keep my face moisturised??? Thanks!

I have sensitive skin that is oily with random dry patches. Use a face wash in the shower and every night before bed, moisturize every morning (night if needed), and use spot treatment on specific break-outs.
I personally love the Neutrogena Blackhead eliminating scrub:
http://www.neutrogena.com/econsumer/ntg/productdetail.browse?segment=women&catId=1&subCatId=3&productId=178&target=/products/face/blackhead-eliminating-daily-scrub.jsp

For a moisturizer I try to keep it as light as possible in order to prevent break-outs. I’ve found the Neutrogena Oil-free Sensitive Skin moisturizer to work really well:
http://www.neutrogena.com/econsumer/ntg/productdetail.browse?segment=women&catId=1&subCatId=4&productId=39&target=/products/face/oil-free-moisture-sensitive-skin.jsp

For getting rid of pimples quickly Clean and Clear’s Acne Spot Treatment is great. http://www.cleanandclear.com/productDetail.do?productid=33

Shrinking pores involves using an alcohol-free toner daily, a clay mask twice a week and topical acne medication at night. Shrink pores on the face with tips from a professional makeup artist in this free video on skin care.

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There is good news for those who suffer from acne, there is light at the end of the tunnel at last. People who suffer from acne will be happy to find out that there are several treatment options available for them, regardless of the severity of this skin problem.

TOPICAL TREATMENT

The first option most people think about is represented by topical treatments. Lotions and creams that purify the skin may also represent a good solution for acne. Majority of these topical treatments are based on salicylic acid or on lactic acid. Besides that, benzyl peroxide, sulfur and resorcinol are other commonly known active ingredients. However, people must keep in mind that this acne treatment is sufficient only for mild forms of acne. It is a different ball game when we talk of severe forms of acne. What these creams do is to destroy the skin bacteria that make the acne even worse. If it is discovered that the creams have no noticeable effect, the doctors usually proceed to recommending stronger prescription lotions.

ANTIBIOTICS

Another efficient and effective but sometimes overlooked acne treatment is antibiotics. This is because a sufferer of acne tends to be too familiar with antibiotics. Antibiotics are particularly recommended for mild to severe acne. Antibiotics help acne sufferers get rid of acne by destroying the bacteria underneath the skin and by providing relief for the skin inflammation. Studies have shown that best results are obtained when using topical treatments combined with antibiotics together. In addition, Isotretinoin is a brand of antibiotics that is highly recommended that should be used only by people who have acne scars. Pregnant women should seek the advice of their doctors before they use this drug as it can affect the fetus. Oral contraceptives, laser therapy and cosmetic procedures may also help people to overcome acne and all its attendant complications.

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John Efetobor
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