Which Method Of Treating Acne Will Work Best For You?

May 26th, 2009 by Carrie

Which Method Of Treating Acne Will Work Greatest For You?

There has been a long standing debate on which medicine proves to be the best; western medicine or eastern medicine. A physician in a white lab coat, with a stethoscope, and one of those rubber hammers that they use to hit your knees is what we think of when we hear western medicine. The best eastern physicians usually come from India and China, using the best herbs, fruit and plant extracts, and holistic regimens to treat a number of different ailments, illnesses, and skin conditions. Acne is by no means an exception.

Though western acne treatments have had a great deal of success, not everyone goes home happy. What works for one mortal many not work for another, some people have even tried product after product and still not seen any results. This is where eastern medicine comes in. Many eastern physicians have come to the US hoping to offer some insight and some relief to those with existing acne and acne related scars. One thing that physicians from both sides will tell you is to make sure to drink plenty of water. Nothing can benefit human health like water can. Eastern physicians use a variety of herbs and supplements that can be found in pill, powder, or liquid form that work quite well to treat acne. Green tea extracts and other natural antioxidants work wonders for acne. Also suggested by eastern physicians is a proper diet. Avoiding excess alcohol, sugar, fat, dairy, and oily foods help promote healthier skin.

Western medicine differs greatly from its eastern counterpart. Mainly due to the fact most western physicians don’t necessarily believe in holistic treatments, stating that holistic treatments are out dated, and don’t really work. Of course that’s what western physicians would state because they want to prescribe a pill or something at ridiculous prices. There are so many different types of acne treatments in the US it’s hard to keep up with them all. There are creams, peels, treatments, surgeries, and pills, and those are just the ones I can think of off the top of my head. Though many of these methods might work for some people, there are equal amounts that have had serious allergic reactions, or complications due to toxic ingredients or surgery. For example those who are suffering from severe acne, a western physician might prescribe an oral pill that suppresses hormone production, and calms inflammation, one of the main causes of acne. The side effects of these pills are shocking. Ranging from weight change, depression and tooth discoloration to muscular pain, skin allergies, and tumors these pills seem to do more harm than good.

As a vegan, I have always gone for a natural solution to any problem. It’s hard for me to be absolutely un-biased, but I feel that the information talks for itself. Though western medicine has had great success, and that there are acne treatments that do wage positive results for most people, those suffering with no sign of hope can always look east. At least with eastern medicine you won’t have to worry about cancer causing toxins or severe side effects. If you feel that eastern medicine isn’t right for you, there are more and more western physicians looking at ways to treat a number of ailments with holistic treatments right here at home.

Becca Halifax has been writing skin care product reviews as well as researching each aspect of organic skin care. She has been providing the world wide web community with insights and advice for years on everything from the most effective best acne treatments and anti aging systems to the best facial cleansers and therapeutic body lotions.