If you have suffered the pain of acne, or acne scars from pimples that have been painful enough to make you not want to leave your home then you should think about trying an acne band aid. These small blue plastic sheets are used to seal the pimples and help to reduce swelling. Acne band aids work by applying a thick layer of band-aid tape to any open pimple. This seal helps to cut off the excess sebum which is what causes the pimples to form in the first place.
Acne band aids are very popular and can be seen on nearly every TV commercial for skin products and treatments. One of the best things is that acne band aid ratings based on the number of stars present on the product. It has been determined that the more stars there are to an item the more effective it will be.
There are two types of acne pimple treatment available to you, they are acne blemish removal and acne control. With acne blemish removal the acne band aid will be used to help cleanse the area surrounding the pimple and help to get rid of any dead skin cells. The acne band aid can be sealed tightly with a small piece of aluminum foil so that the pimple does not open fully. The acne band aid is also great at helping to clean up the area around the pimple as well. With a acne control tool the acne band aid is used to help control the acne pimple from opening fully.
Acne control tools such as acne softener, acne scrubber, acne press bandages and acne shrinkers are also effective. The acne softener works by creating an environment which makes it less likely for acne bacteria to thrive. The acne band aid can also be used to help reduce the swelling of pimples that are hard to reach and clean. Acne scrubber is a small round object that is used to help treat acne problems. These acne scrubber/moisturizers are good at drying out the acne pore.
There are many different brands of acne treatments available for you to choose from and the most popular are Clearasil, Proactiv, Oxy 10, Differin, Clinique and Oral b. Each of these products have one function, which is to help you treat your acne problem. For example Clearasil is there to help clear up your pimples but Clearasil cannot be used by pregnant women. With the products like those above you will need to apply the benzoyl peroxide on the pimple patch each night before sleeping.
Another popular form of acne treatment is the acne band aid. This is a medical band-aid that has hydrocortisone on one side. This type of acne treatment is one of the better over the counter treatments for acne problems. It works by drying up the pimples. This is a painless procedure, as you can do it in the comforts of your own home. The only downfall of this product is the smell and it can take up to 4 weeks for any improvement to show or completely dry up the pimple patch.
The other form of over the counter treatment is the medicated pads that have hydrocortisone. This product is widely used and is effective for clearing pimples. The problem with this acne treatment is that the application of the medicated pads can cause irritation to the skin. The benzoyl peroxide can also irritate the skin when it comes in contact with the skin.
If your acne is really bad then it may be best for you to consult a dermatologist about a prescription acne medication such as the Clearasil or Proactiv acne medications. This type of acne treatment will require that you apply it overnight with the help of a pad. It has benzoyl peroxide and other ingredients that can cure your pimples in just 3 days. This is definitely a good overnight acne treatment method for you to try out.