Are these 6 acne cures effective?

[mickey_21]

Hey all I'm mickey.. Just as the title says, are the cures stated in this article for real? I happened to stumble upon it while searching for home remedies for my pimple problems. Just wondering what you guys think.

Here the link:

http://www.healthmad.com/Home-Health/Top-Six-Home-Remedies-to-Pimple-Problems.345785

Don't know how to post links, so you'd probably have to copy and paste it into your browser.


See ya guys around

Mickey

[loiloi]

Hi. Acne is caused when androgens (male hormones found in both male and female bodies) stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce oil. Bacteria on the skin feeds on this sebum (oil) and spots grow.
So to treat acne you must address one or more of the causes: oil, bacteria and androgens.
Oral antibiotics such as Oxytetracycline or Lymecycline attack the bacteria which lead to acne. These have to be taken for about 12 weeks to clear the skin. Topical antibiotics such as Clindamycin are also helpful.
Topical retinoids such as Tretinoin will dry the skin and stop the abnormal processes involved in acne. Oral Isotretinoin (Accutane) may be prescribed for severe acne, where other treatments have resulted in failure or relapse.
Female acne patients can take an anti-androgen or combined birth control pill to regulate their hormones.
Speak to your doctor about the many effective treatments for acne. Treatments must be used as directed for the specified length of time (usually at least 12 weeks) to clear acne. Companies make a lot of money selling acne treatments. Always check that the active ingredient is something which is effective at treating acne. If something seems too good to be true, it usually is.
Eloise.