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Most Effective Treatment For ACNE (Pimples), Rough Skin And Wrinkles

 Most Effective Treatment For ACNE (Pimples), Rough Skin And Wrinkles Peter 3 years 11401  

Most Effective Treatment for ACNE (Pimples), Rough skin and Wrinkles.

Vitamin A (retinol) and its derivatives such as Tretinoin and Isotretinoin top the list of best treatments available for acne and wrinkled skin. 

If so, why isn’t vitamin popularly used among people suffering from acne or why isn’t it commonly prescribed by doctors? 

I do not have the answer to any of those questions, but some suggestions here…

Vitamin A derivatives in creams are usually expensive and scarce in developing nations, so most people would have a hard time locating a pharmacy that sells one.

The doctors could be really old and failed to update their knowledge database

The doctors do not want to prescribe Vitamin A or it’s derivative Isotretinoin because most people who suffer acne are women of child bearing age. Isotretinoin and High doses of Vitamin A is considered teratogenic (A teratogenic agent is any agent that could cause birth defects in the unborn) and possible abortifacients. 

Most people who are prescribed Vitamin A and it’s derivatives especially in creams ( Tretinoin creams are safer than Oral Isotretinoin) are usually not patient enough. During the initial stage of treatment, the acne condition seems to be getting worse, this lasts for about a week and then clear results are noticed at about 14 days after consistent application of the cream. Many people complain of its ineffectiveness and they discontinue use even before 10 days.

Some other strange reasons…

How Vitamin A and its derivatives works

First of all, vitamin A is an anti-oxidant. Generally, anti-oxidants prevent many types of cell-damage (let’s leave it there).

 This tells you that if you are getting adequate amounts of vitamin A, your skin would definitely look younger. Who doesn’t want to have a young glowing skin? 

Be informed that anti-oxidants help boost Immunity.

Vitamin A is essential for normal growth and differentiation of most cells of the body.

Now you know that Vitamin A is useful for any abnormal growth of cells, be it acne from clogging of pores or ingrown hairs or even some kind of tumour like growth. 

Its character of improving cell growth and differentiation gives it the ability to give you a younger looking skin resistant to damaging agents like Ultra-violet lights 

Adequate amounts of dietary vitamin A can be useful in the treatment and prevention of some types of cancers too.

What if you don’t like drugs and you can’t afford creams

You can get Vitamin A mostly from Liver and leafy vegetables. But if you are deficient or have serious skin problem you would most certainly need vitamin A supplements and creams.

Isotretinoin is a proven treatment for severe cystic acne. Do not try to get pregnant if you are taking Isotretinoin.  

Note: 

Take caution, when taking vitamin A supplements or Isotretinoin. Vitamin A in any form can become toxic when taken in high doses or when used over a long period of time. 

If you are taking vitamin A supplements or Isotretinoin, make sure to take birth control measures because Vitamin A can cause Birth defects in the unborn child.

Other common uses of Vitamin A and its derivatives

In the treatment/Management of measles 

To improve eyesight, Vitamin A helps build our visual pigments.

To treat Acute promyelocytic leukaemia. A type of leukaemia.

To clear wrinkles  

 

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Symptoms of dangerous disease 

The diseases that women can experience can be sneaky - their symptoms are often hard to distinguish from the pain they get before a period. But you can get the upper hand if you visit a doctor as soon as you notice certain worrying signs which you should learn to recognize. For example, people who are diagnosed with breast cancer at an early stage survive in more than 90% of cases.

 

We at Bright Side decided to tell you about those symptoms which can indicate that you might have a serious disease in the future.

7. Increased urinating

What it means: increased urinating can be a sign of something more than just problems with your kidneys or urinary tract. It can point to a hormonal imbalance or indicate that there is something wrong with the vaginal microflora. And if you urinate often and feel very thirsty, it may be a sign of diabetes .

How to recognize there's a problem: sometimes it might seem to you that you visit the bathroom too often, when actually you don't. It's considered normal to visit the bathroom from 4 to 10 times a day if you drink the usual amount of water. If you notice that you urinate more often, see a general practitioner or a urologist.

 

6. Unexplained weight loss

What it means: don't be too happy if you've unexpectedly lost a few pounds in a short period of time. Sometimes, this can be a symptom of such things as Crohn's disease , type 2 diabetes , or cancer . In any case, this symptom means that there is definitely something wrong with the body.

How to recognize there's a problem: if you've lost 10-15 pounds in the past 6-12 months, and you didn't do any sports or change your diet, see a doctor.

5. Hair in places where the should be no hair

What it means: hirsutism or excessive body hair means that there are too many male hormones in the body. The changes to a person's appearance are not the worst part of this - this condition can lead to infertility, metabolism disorder, or even an increase in the risk of having breast cancer and endometrial diseases.

How to recognize there's a problem: don't start to panic straightaway; women often think that almost all body hair is excessive. See this chart first. It will tell you if you need to see an endocrinologist.

 

4. Bleeding after the menopause

What it means: women often notice blood after they have the menopause. This blood can be a sign of uterine cancer, cervicitis, myoma, and other dangerous pathological processes.

How to recognize there's a problem: women who take some substitution hormone therapy can experience something that looks like menstruation for about two years after the menopause — this is normal. In all other cases, you should consult a doctor. This is especially dangerous if it has been a year since your last period and then what looks like menstruation starts again as it used to.

3. Any change in the breasts

What it means: the first signs of breast cancer can be very hard to notice. When it comes to pain in the breasts and the lymph nodes, it can already be too late.

How to recognize there's a problem: don't underestimate the effectiveness of simply observing yourself on your own - this can help you to notice breast cancer at an early stage. Watch out for any changes : red or wrinkled skin, lumps and so on. As for experiencing pain in the breasts from time to time (especially before a period), this is actually pretty normal, and it generally indicates fluctations in hormone levels. ​

2. Atypical excretions

What it means: your body might be experiencing some kind of inflammatory process or infection. There can be a lot of reasons for this, and you should consult a doctor as soon as you notice that there is something wrong.

How to recognize there's a problem: excretions should not be green or have an unpleasant smell. It's normal if you have some bloody excretions in between periods (roughly 2 weeks before the next period).

1. Heavy periods

What it means: The reasons can be both very simple (a hereditary condition, an adjustment to the climate, or working out too much in the gym) and very serious (a uterine myoma, endometriosis thyroid dysfunction). Even if you're convinced that it's just hereditary, you should see a doctor: heavy menstruations can lead to anemia.

How to recognize there's something wrong: it's hard to understand if your period is heavy or not, but usually , if the period lasts longer than 7 days, this is a worrying sign, especially if the color is bright red.

A normal period cycle is from 21 to 35 days long, and the most important thing is that is should be stable.

Don't be shy about seeing a gynecologist or a mammologist (actually, it's recommended that you see them 1-2 times a year) and discussing everything you're worried about with them. There are no awkward questions when it comes to health.

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