The side effects of topical vitamin A acid in the treatment of acne

Sep 26
06:17

2012

David Yvon

David Yvon

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Usually skin disease acne is common among adolescents, can be significantly improved by treatment, several mainstream drug treatments including isotretinoin and antibiotic treatment, and other cosmetic skin care products for acne often contain hormone ingredients which harmful to the human body.

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Use vitamin A acid to treat acne will cause a lot of side effects: topical vitamin A acid,The side effects of topical vitamin A acid in the treatment of acne Articles which is derived from vitamin A acid topical formulations. Main ingredients include Vitamin A acid, isotretinoin, adapalene, the major role is to increase the metabolism of the cells of the epidermis, make keratosis abnormal situation can be improved, the anti-inflammatory response, regulating the growth and differentiation of epidermal cells, promote collagen production, improve sebaceous gland function, reverse photoaging, inhibit melanin generation, promote thickening of the dermis layer, the treatment of acne. Of course the vitamin A acid can cure the acne, but vitamin A acid is a drug that contains the ingredients of skin irritation, also have a lot of side effects. Vitamin A acid promote angiogenesis, the outermost layer of horny slightly thinner. If patients redness of the skin, should be used it carefully. Its skin irritation is larger, thin skin, or even run out will cause part of the exfoliation.

The cosmetic raw material suppliers remind that vitamin A acid has two sides, has both advantages and disadvantages, and must not blindly use. Especially pregnant women must be used with caution. A new study found that the drug must be used under the guidance of a doctor, pregnant women can not use this drug, because the drug can cause birth defects of the baby. And retinoic acid-related drugs pregnant women should be banned.

Scientists do a small study show that pregnant women used retinoic acid appeared habitual abortion or born infants have serious defects. The study found that people can easily buy the retinoic acid. And tretinoin manufacturer do not follow the standard drug dose.

In addition, in order to be effective in preventing the occurrence of acne, except for drugs, you should pay attention to the conditioning of everyday life, including eating less animal fat, high-sugar, spicy, fried food, avoid liquor, coffee and other stimulating drinks, eat more vegetables fruit and light food, drink more water; regular cleaning of the skin with warm water or sulfur soap wash the affected area, but do not use too irritating soap, do not use oily cosmetics. Recurrence or worsening of acne is often associated with mood swings, etc., should maintain ease of mind, eliminate stress, anxiety, worry, ensure adequate rest and sleep; do more exercise, prompting the body's waste excreted in a timely manner, the skin constantly sweating keep pores open in the process, and then promptly cleaned.

Source:http://www.cosprm.com