Acne is a problem that is usually in the 'common imagery is linked to' adolescence. In the period pubertal hormonal storm that is in place in children leads to the formation of pimples, blackheads and pimples. Usually the problem is solved with the coming of age and the problem is forgotten. But it is not for everyone. Unfortunately a large proportion, 25% say the statistics of those suffering from acne continues to have problems even then, a problem that particularly affects women more easily lead to hormonal imbalances. The cause of ' adult acne is primarily due to hormonal problems. Forget the bad food or the famous chocolate, this is something "inside". Erditarietà is also a risk factor. The excess sebum produced does not depend however from what we eat. Sometimes it can be triggered by drugs or by a particular stressful period of the patient. The main treatments ranging from simple topical solution to apply on blackheads or medicines containing erythromycin or tetracycline. Other drugs considered valid are those keratolytic based benzoyl peroxide or retinoic acid. If it is a form of acne is particularly strong passes to retinoids.
The drug that has marked the history of the struggle is the Roaccutan acne product until last year by Roche that he decided to leave it. A bit 'to generic competition a bit' according to the malignant cases brought by some patients in the U.S. Roaccutan is no longer produced. The active ingredient of 'Accutane, as it is called in the U.S., is the isotretinoin for severe cases of acne is taking 1mg per day, effectively fights acne cystic nodule but has some drawbacks, especially in women. During the same assumption can not get pregnant, the risk of developing malformations in the fetus is present. Isotretinoin in some individuals can also lead to depression, psychosis and rarely in cases of suicide. Other consequences of recruitment are photosensitivity and dryness of the lips and skin.
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