Severe Acne Treatments

It seems that acne breakouts always happen right before a special event. Whether it’s prom or a big job meeting, the stress of these events can bring about a serious breakout. Severe acne is often extremely difficult for teens and adults to treat on their own. Home remedies won’t even make a dent in a case of severe acne, so you can forget about avoiding certain foods and washing more often. Those tactics are not likely to help at all. Instead, you will need serious medication that has been designed to eliminate acne at the source. Proactiv has just the combination of products that you need to stop severe acne fast so that it doesn’t get in the way of your big event.

Treating Severe Acne with Proactiv Medicines

Many cases of severe acne respond well to the New Proactiv 3-Step System. The 3-Step System includes the Proactiv Renewing Cleanser, Revitalizing Toner, and Repairing Treatment. Using all three steps every day will help reduce acne by unclogging pores, killing bacteria, and keeping your skin healthy.

Unfortunately, some severe acne cases need more intense treatments. The New Proactiv 3-Step System can take several weeks to stop severe acne cases. In fact, it can even take a couple months before the acne is completely clear. The New Proactiv 3-Step System is the first place to start when you want to treat severe acne. If this option does not work, though, then you might want to move on to a more advanced product.

Treating Severe Acne with Advanced Proactiv Medicines

The Extra-Strength Proactiv 3-Step System is serious about eliminating severe acne quickly. The cleanser and lotion both contain a 7 percent concentration of benzoyl peroxide. Even the toner has added strength with a 2 percent salicylic acid concentration. This powerful combination of ingredients can address even the most severe acne.

Advanced medications for severe acne, however, have an increased likeliness of causing unwanted side effects such as dryness, irritation, and swelling. The side effects are very rarely serious, but they can cause discomfort and make your skin look bad. When the choice is between severe acne and a dry, swollen face, most people prefer the acne.

Proactiv, therefore, recommends that this product be used during a single 60-day intensive treatment. After the 60 days, you should only use regular strength acne solutions. If you don’t get the results that you want, then you should see a dermatologist to learn about even more advanced options.

Spot Treatments for Severe Acne

You can also choose spot treatments that deliver a concentrated burst of medication directly to the pimples. Apply Proactiv’s Advanced Blemish Treatment to your blemishes and you can often stop them before they develop into mature pimples. In the case of severe acne, you will want to pay close attention to how much spot treatment you use. You will get the best results by following the directions closely. Even if your pimples haven’t completely cleared up before the big day, you can use Proactiv’s Medicated Blemish Sticks to hide the acne and deliver an extra dose of medication.