by: ARA

(ARA) - Acne is a condition that affects almost everyone at some
time in their lives. According to the National Institutes of Health,
nearly 85 percent of adolescents and young adults between the ages
of 12 and 24 develop the disorder. And although it is most common
among adolescents, some people continue to be affected into their
forties and fifties.

There are so many acne products on the market that it can be
difficult to choose what’s best for you or your child. Even among
medical researchers there is debate over which acne treatments are
the most effective.

“Most products either don’t work very well or have a litany of side
effects,” says Amy Baker, founder of Nature’s Cure, an innovative
health and beauty products company. “Acne has internal and external
causes, and needs to be treated both inside and outside the body,”
she explains.

Nonprescription Treatments

Common over the counter treatments typically contain benzoyl
peroxide or salicylic acid -- usually in a cream or gel. These
medicines take about two to four weeks to work, but only clear the
acne to a point, because they don’t address the source of the
problem. They also need to be used continually to keep fighting the
acne, and as a result some patients experience skin irritation,
burning or redness.

Prescription Treatments

Antibiotics in a topical form are often prescribed as an acne
treatment. They work by clearing the skin of bacteria, but often
cannot clear up the more deep-seated cases. Oral antibiotics such as
tetracycline and minocycline are more effective for severe cases of
acne because they work systemically. However, they can cause such
side effects as photosensitivity (higher risk of sunburn), upset
stomach, dizziness and skin discoloration, and must be taken for as
long as four to six months. A further drawback is that doctors are
becoming more reluctant to prescribe antibiotics due to the increase
in antibiotic resistance.

For very severe and disfiguring acne, there is a prescription drug
called Accutane that has been successful in cases that don’t respond
to other treatments. However, it also has serious side effects like
joint and muscle pain, eye irritation, hair thinning, and
intestinal, urinary and headache symptoms. In addition, it has been
associated with an increased risk of depression and suicide.

For people searching for less toxic ways to treat acne, there is an
innovative over-the-counter treatment called Nature’s Cure. “Because
acne is caused by a combination of factors, including internal
triggers that can cause imbalances inside the body, and an
overproduction of oil and trapped bacteria on the outside, the most
effective way to treat it is by addressing both areas,” explains
Baker. “The all natural treatment includes a homeopathic tablet to
rebalance the body, and a cream that works to clear up existing
pimples at the same time.”

Consumers like Sandra Loppnow, a cosmetologist from Caledonia, Wis.,
are happy to find a natural acne treatment. She and her four
daughters spent hundreds of dollars on various treatments, with no
success. They saw Nature’s Cure and decided it was worth a shot;
within a month, every one of the girls was almost completely rid of
her acne and Loppnow finally gained control of her acne at the age
of 48. “I was skeptical at first, but I liked the idea of the
all-natural tablets,” she says. “I couldn’t believe how well it
worked, and it was so easy with just two pills a day. It changed our
lives! I recommend it to everyone.”

Unlike other remedies, Nature’s Cure is available in a male and
female version. “Male and female bodies and hormonal compositions
are different, and you have to address those differences when you
are treating acne,” says Baker.

This homeopathic treatment is made from minerals, herbs and other
natural extracts that activate the body’s natural defenses. Because
these ingredients are in minute concentrations, they trigger the
body to heal itself without side effects. There is also a two-part
body acne treatment that includes tablets and a medicated body spray
that can be sprayed from any angle to treat hard to reach places
like the back and neck. For more information about Nature’s Cure
acne treatments, visit www.NaturesCure.com.

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