Saturday, August 27, 2011

Be Careful If You Are Using Acnezine Acne Treatment Cream


Any medication may have some side effects and Acnezine acne treatment cream is no exception to this rule, either. If you want to use acnezine acne treatment cream to reduce/prevent/treat acne (pimples) you should be aware of the side effects Acnezine acne treatment cream or its ingredients may cause and be prepared to accept the side effects, which are mostly mild in nature and do not cause any serious harm to the health of the user. You can also take certain precautions to reduce/prevent the side effects associated with use of Acnezine acne treatment cream for treatment of acne. 

Benzoyl peroxide is the active anti acne ingredient in Acnezine acne treatment cream and most of the side effects of the products are due to Benzoyl peroxide. The side effects of Benzoyl peroxide are skin irritation, burning, stinging sensation, redness of skin, allergy to benzoyl peroxide, edema, contact sensitization, dryness of skin, formation of scales etc.
You can follow certain steps to reduce the side effects (frequency as well as severity of side effects).
  • Do not use Acnezine acne treatment cream on lips, eyes and mouth or any mucous membrane, which will cause burning and sensitivity.
  • Reduce exposure to sun while using the product and always use sunscreen when exposed to sun.
  • Avoid using other topical medications when using Acnezine acne treatment cream. Make suitable gap in between, while using another cream along with Acnezine acne treatment cream, there may be increased dryness or irritation of the skin. If any problem arises, use only one medication at a time.
  • There may be redness, burning, itching, peeling or swelling of skin, which indicates skin irritation and allergic reaction to one of the ingredients of Acnezine acne treatment cream. If any skin irritation occurs, reduce the frequency or the amount of cream used because higher concentrations or frequent use may aggravate skin irritation. Mild skin irritation can easily be tackled by using the cream less frequently (once a day or alternate day use) and by use of low concentration. 
  • If skin irritation is severe or causing some problem, stop using the Acnezine acne treatment cream and consult a doctor. 

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Know Few Points About Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a disease of skin which is immune mediated. It is a common skin disease and according to National Psoriasis Foundation of United States, in the US alone between 150,000 and 260,000 new cases of psoriasis is diagnosed every year. More than 5 million Americans are suffering from the disease (psoriasis) and spent billions of dollars each year for its treatment (on products such as Dermasis Psoriasis Cream). From the statistics it is clear that psoriasis is fairly common disease.

What is psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease where immune system sends faulty signals, which speed up the growth cycle of skin cells or cells of dermis. It is not due to infection by microorganisms or nor it is contagious. Normally the growth cycle of skin cells of dermis is approximately 4 weeks or 28 days, but in psoriasis the growth cycle of skin cells is reduced below 28 days (e.g. 20-25 days) and due to this skin looks abnormal.
Types of psoriasis:
Commonly there are five types of psoriasis such as plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular and erythrodermic and the plaque type is the commonest of all. Plaque psoriasis occurs as red and white (silver color) hues of scaly patches that are seen over the epidermis.
Treatment of psoriasis:
The main goal of treatment of psoriasis at present is control of symptoms and prevention of infection in the affected skin lesions.
Treatment options include use of topical agents, phototherapy, and systemic therapy. The topical agents include salicylic acid, coal tar, corticosteroids, retinoids etc. They all have different mechanism of action, but all of these topical agents normalize skin cell production and reduce inflammation.
This is for today, will write about psoriasis soon.

Saturday, August 13, 2011

FAQs About Acnezine

Acnezine acne treatment cream is one of the frequently used/purchased products online and it is obvious that there will be many questions frequently asked by many users/buyers of the product. The frequently asked questions (FAQ) ranges from how to use acnezine product to the ingredients present in the product to the cost and shipping procedures. Here are some of the frequently asked questions and their answers about Acnezine. 

How the products should be used for best results?
Acnezine acne treatment cream should be used one to three times a day. Use a thin layer over the affected area after thoroughly cleansing the skin over which is to be applied. It is better to start with a single application a day and gradually increased to two and three applications a day to prevent excessive drying of the skin, which is a common side effect of the product. If there is excessive drying of the skin (sometimes there may be peeling of skin) despite precaution reduce the frequency of application to once a day or every alternate day.
If you are going outside, it is better to use a sunscreen. First apply Acnezine acne treatment cream and allow it to dry, than follow the direction of use of sunscreen. If you develop any allergy/sensitivity to the Acnezine acne treatment cream, it is best to discontinue the medication and consult a doctor.
The Acnezine acne treatment cream is only for external use. Do not use it on mucous membranes.
What is the active ingredient of Acnezine acne treatment cream?
Benzoyl Peroxide 5% is the active anti acne medication of Acnezine acne treatment cream.
How to buy Acnezine acne treatment cream?
You can buy Acnezine acne treatment cream online from the original website of Acnezine products. The USA orders are shipped via USPS first class mail with delivery confirmation. All international orders are shipped via FedEx with tracking facility.
How long to receive the Acnezine acne treatment cream?
It usually takes 7-10 days (business days) for USA orders and 10-21 business days for international orders.
How to pay for Acnezine acne treatment cream?
You can pay by credit cards (4 major credit cards are accepted i.e. Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover Card), PayPal or Google Checkout.

Saturday, August 6, 2011

What are the Ingredients of Acnezine?

Acnezine is well known and commonly used for acne or pimples. It is important to know about the ingredients present in any preparation before using it. Acnezine contains Benzoyl Peroxide 5% as the active ingredient for treatment of acne (according to the official website of acnezine). Benzoyl Peroxide is one of the most commonly used and most effective in the treatment of acne.

There are also several other inactive ingredients in Acnezine, such as aloe vera, green tea leaf extract, citrus extract, glyceryl, benzyl alcohol, tea tree oil, honey, sodium hydroxide, water and several other ingredients. All the inactive ingredients are commonly used for skin care.
How Benzoyl Peroxide act in acne treatment?
Benzoyl Peroxide, when comes in contact with water liberate oxygen gradually, which kills bacteria, especially anaerobic bacteria such as P. acnes (an anaerobic bacteria), the causative organism of most of the acne. Benzoyl Peroxide also has additional keratolytic and comedolytic properties.
One best thing about Benzoyl Peroxide is that, P. acnes and other anaerobic bacteria generally do not develop resistance against Benzoyl Peroxide, which is a common problem with many antibiotics.
What are the side effects of Benzoyl Peroxide?
The common side effects of Benzoyl Peroxide include mild skin irritation, burning and stinging sensation, especially initially and redness of skin over which it is applied. All the side effects are mild in nature and cause no harm. In most patients/users the side effects disappear and only rarely may require discontinuation of the medication due to persistence of these symptoms. Contact with eyes, lips and mucous membrane should be avoided. Dryness of skin, formation of scales, edema, contact sensitization, etc. are some other side effects.
Due to gradual release of active oxygen (oxidizing agent) Benzoyl Peroxide can bleach hairs and cloths.