There are a growing number of people who choose herbal acne treatments over traditional medications. However, it should be kept in mind that herbal treatments are not required to be clinically proven to work, and concerns of safety can be triggered. Therefore, the value of these treatments may be unknown or unverifiable. Herbal remedies are available in many forms including supplements, teas, and oils or creams that can be either applied topically to the skin or taken orally.
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acne treatements, Herbal Remedies for Acne
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009acne treatements, laser
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009Lasers currently in use for acne are in the investigational phase: studies are inconclusive and the efficacy of this treatment is questionable. Overall, this therapy needs long-term follow-up and more in-depth studies with larger control groups. The bottom line is that more research is needed before this laser can be recommended to the public for the treatment of acne.