WHAT IS ACNE VULGARIS?

Medical Wellness Center's Online Differin® Prescriptions offers an easy and convenient way to treat Grade I, Grade II and Grade III Acne Vulgaris. If you have been diagnosed and suffer from Acne Vulgaris, you can safely and effectively try Differin® as a treatment regimen from the convenience and privacy of your PC without time-consuming and costly doctor visits.

If you have any health concerns in any way, you should contact your own physician for further advice.

Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disease affecting almost 17 million Americans. It is a disorder of the skin's sebaceous oil glands located at the base of the hair follicle, especially on the face, neck, chest, upper back and shoulders, resulting in plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions commonly called pimples. Although acne is not a serious health threat, if not treated acne can cause permanent scarring.

Acne varies in severity form some white heads and blackheads (Grade I) to severe pustular and cystic acne (Grade IV). Differin® is a recommended topical treatment of Grade I - Grade III acne vulgaris. Differin® is not indicated for those with Grade IV Acne where pustules and cysts predominate - severe pustular and deep cystic nodular acne known as Acne Conglobulata.

TIPS FOR SURVIVING ACNE:

Cleanse your face regularly with a mild NON-soap cleanser such as Cetaphil, but not too often. No more than twice a day

NEVER squeeze, pick, or pinch acne pimples or use sharp objects on them. This will only contribute to infection, inflammation and scarring.

If you use cosmetics or moisturizers, be sure they are "noncomedogenic" or "nonacnegenic." Use oil-free cosmetics and moisturizers.

Be patient as it can take several weeks or longer for your acne to clear and even longer for large pimples to fade completely.

Use your acne medications regularly and consistently to help the formation of new pimples. Remember, once a pimple starts, it can stick around for weeks or months. It is easier to prevent new pimples from forming than to have to wait for existing ones to clear.

Follow your doctor's recommendations in treatment of Acne caring for your skin.

If your acne does not respond to treatment after 12 weeks consult your own physician immediately.

In order for Differin® to be effective one must use it consistently as directed. If you get severe irritation or blistering discontinue use and consult your own physician. I would be sharing some house hold tips for treatment of Acne in my next post