Topical treatments

Acne in many cases of mild to moderate severity are well suited to effective treatments such as Salicylic Acid, a form of BHA's (beta hyroxy acid). Salicylic acid is also helpful as a renewing agent for treatment of acne scars. These treatments are convenient to use, safe and effective. Four clinical studies support efficacy and safety of Salicylic Acid in concentrations less than 3% and renders them among effective treatments for mild to moderate forms of acne. Adverse reactions to Salicylic Acid are generally limited to slight irritations occurring in a minority of treated patients.

A study on effective acne treatments done by Davis DA and et al attests that adult acne patients without gross skin disorders are at minimal risk of adverse systemic effects from routine use of topical products containing 2% Salicylic Acid, most popular form of BHA's (beta hydroxy acid).

Many studies support efficacy of Salicylic Acid in adult acne treatment and acne scars treatment, it reduces the number of microcomedones and counteracts plugging of the follicles. It is also effective in healthy women who take oral contraceptive without any adverse effect.

In three placebo-controlled studies and a comedolytic assay, salicylic acid pads reduced the number of primary acne lesions and thereby the number and severity of all lesions associated with adult acne in mild to moderate forms. Its use in severe acne is limited to maintenance treatment only. Comparative studies of salicylic acid have shown it to be superior to such effective acne treatments as benzoyl peroxide. However, each treatment employs a different mechanism of action. Benzyol peroxide changes bacterial colonization while salicylic acid 's target is hypercornification of pilosebaceous ducts. Adverse reactions to salicylic acid are generally limited to mild, local irritation occurring in a minority of patients.

Side Effects:

Salicylic acid is one of the safestest and most effective treatments in approach to a patient with mild to moderate acne. Skin dryness, redness, scaling and slight irritation may be seen. If you have shown sensitivity to certain ingredients before, try a skin patch test before applying any preparation of salicylic acid on your skin. Salicylic acids peels could be associated with severe redness and skin irritation. Recovery may take up to one week. Other preparations with concentrations less than 3% are usually safe to be used on a daily basis. For precautions please see here.

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There are three major therapeutic goals for acne vulgaris: Resolve existing acne, prevent scarring, and suppress the development of new clinical lesions by treating and preventing the development of subclinical microcomedones. Hippocrates skin treatment is aimed at these objectives. Benzoyl peroxide, alpha and beta hydroxy acids, and azelaic acid are appropriate therapeutic options for use in maintenance therapy. Those agents that demonstrate the best cutaneous tolerability, are easily integrated into patients' lifestyles, and are associated with potential therapeutic dividends such as "skin-repairing" effects offer the highest potential for patient adherence.

Hippocrates adult acne skin treatment Kit has been bioengineered to respond to the four etiological factors responsible in development of acne. Increased sebum excretion is controlled during the day by "Day Effect", an element of Hippocrates acne kit, and overnights by the acne serum. Depletion of essential fatty acids (linolenic acid) is associated with sebaceous gland hypertrophy and hyperkeratinizaton of the ducts, two features relevant to acne even cystic lesions. "Day Effect" and Hippocrates Acne serum by providing the skin with essential fatty acids regulate sebum excretion. This regulating cream also targets bacterial colonization. "One-Step Cleanser and Toner" is an aimed weapon toward bacterial colonization in acne.

"Day Effect", sebum regulator, keeps fighting bacterial colonization during the daily activities while controls skin's secretions. Acne inflammation which is far greater in cystic form, is controlled by extracts and essential oils of Chamomile, Lavender Sage, Licorice root and Green tea present in Hippocrates serums such as Hippocrates serum for acne, "Day Effect" and "One-Step Cleanser and Toner". Bioflavanoids, Greentea extract and alpha lipoic acid help to mitigate stratum corneum changes as a result of depletion of its antioxidants.

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