The general opinion is that acne results from the action of hormones on the skin oil glands. Acne lesions occur on the face, back, shoulders or neck and the lesions are called zits or pimples. There are also opinions that acne is a result of emotional distress; in the same time, sever acne can be source of depression, or sadness. Severe or moderate acne can lead to permanent scarring.

There are some factors that can make acne worse, such as the hormone levels change in teenagers or adult women, grease encountered in the work environment, oil from cosmetics, pollution and high humidity, and stress. Pressure from sports equipments (helmets) tight collars or sport equipment can cause acne too.

Women with acne become sad by the changes in their appearance and the changes in mood can be intensified during the birth control as acne treatment. The connection between the birth control as acne treatment and acne healing is not known. Nevertheless, of the patient feels unusually sad or has depression symptoms, it is important to ask a specialist advice.

Advantages of using drugs (Isotretinoin)

Isotretinoin is able the completely eliminate acne after 18 – 20 weeks of treatment. If acne recurs, the dermatologist can replace Isotretinoin with other similar product. The main disadvantage of Isotretinoin is that it can cause birth defects in the developing fetus if a pregnant woman uses it. It is not definitely, a birth control as acne treatment situation.

It is also important that women do not get pregnant while they are taking Isotretinoin against acne. In women, acne is caused, usually, by the excess of male hormones; the most popular acne treatments are birth control pills, to suppress the androgen (male) produced in ovaries. Birth control as acne treatment is also helping to suppress the androgen coming from the adrenal glands.

Dermatologists are also recommending drugs for birth control as acne treatment to reduce the oil production in excess. There are some side effects (any drug has side effects) of birth control as acne treatment, such as tender breasts, fatigue and headaches.

What to do during an acne treatment?

Men and women, old or young, should gently wash their face with an appropriate cleanser, in the morning and in the evening. It is recommended to wash the face also after heavy exercises. The skin must be cleaned using a type of cleanser recommended by a dermatologist.

The shampoo is also very important; oily hair must be washed every day. The most popular advice is to avoid rubbing skin lesions; picking blemishes can develop scars or blotches.  Men must shave carefully; safety or electric razors must be tested.

All patients must avoid sunburn; the temporary benefits of suntan or sunburn and there are many risks, such as developing skin cancer or skin aging. The patients must always use the cosmetics recommended or approved by a dermatologist. In some patients, cosmetics can make the acne worse.