Retinoids are derivatives of Vitamin A and share the parent substance’s effects of reducing the secretion of oil from the glands located in the skin. This primary effect is what makes retinoids so effective against acne. The long-term (4-6 months) decrease in oil secretion means that hair follicles are less likely to clog and turn into pimples and, in most cases, acne is gone for good by the end of the treatment period. However, about one quarter of the patients who used Accutane or other drugs based on isotretinoin may relapse and require additional treatment.

But the biggest drawback of retinoids is the long list of side effects, which sometimes makes retinoids look like a disease rather than a cure. Retinoids are used only under the close supervision of a dermatologist precisely because of these side effects. If a patient needs more than one treatment, the doctor will always insist on letting a few months pass between the treatments in order to give the body a chance to recover.

The most common side effects are dry skin and nosebleeds. Many patients have also reported liver problems, while a few complained of depression. However, the scientific community is still split on the issue of depression. More seriously, isotretinoin is known to cause birth defects, which is why female patients have to use two separate forms of birth control or vow abstinence during the treatment. Pregnant women are not allowed to use anything but the mildest treatments.

The bottom line is that retinoids are a good idea if one can cope with the side effects. This begs the question: why not use something just as effective, but without the side effects. Acne treatment systems, such as the leading ones on this site, are also popular because of their success in dealing with the condition, but lack the extreme side that makes retinoids a pain to use. The choice between these treatments is yours.

“Derma Roller Scar Removal Is As

Effective As Laser Treatment

Without The Risks”

Says Dr Schwarz, Micro-Needling Specialist

Dr Schwarz a leading Micro-Needling and Collagen Induction (CIT) specialist, said that he used to use laser treatment to remove scars and acne scars; but he changed over to Derma-Roller Micro-Needling after discovering that is was just as effective as the laser treatment without the risk of skin damage.

A fraction of the cost of laser treatment

Not only does it achieve similar results to laser treatment, but it is only a fraction of the cost. A typical laser acne scar treatment will set you back $1500-3000, whereas the a good quality ISO and FDA approved home Derma-Roller treatment such as the Scientia Derma-Roller costs only around $100-150 for a 6-month treatment – less than one tenth of the cost. And it comes with a 6-month satisfaction money back guarantee which means no risk to you.

No risk of skin damage and guaranteed

What’s more there is no money back guarantee with laser treatment is the results are not as good as you expected and you will not be compensated if the skin becomes damaged or disfigured. But, with the Derma-Roller micro-needling home treatment there is no risk of damage to the skin and some quality Derma-Rollers come with money back guarantees if you are not satisfied with the results. One of which is the FDA approved Scientia Derma-Roller which has a 6-month satisfaction guarantee.

How does the remarkable Derma-Roller work?

The process by which the Derma-Roller works is called micro-needling or Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT). This causes the skin cells to produce collagen of 200-300% more; which causes the skin to become thicker and more pliable resulting in a smooth finish just like it was when you were young.

What is also special about the Derma-Roller treatment unlike the other acne scar, wrinkle or stretch mark treatments is that it does not damage or remove the surface layer of the skin, such as the painful treatments of dermabrasion and laser or the irritation of chemical skin peels.

Even though there are no visible signs of damage, one single micro needle creates a minute wound within the skin. You will not be able to see or feel the damage on such a miniscule scale. Regardless of the minute wound, the body system, nonetheless, works to repair itself in the usual natural way.

The skin cells then respond to produce more collagen and elastin, which are the two primary building blocks of the skin. This additional collagen then tops up the low levels within the skin cells

Derma-Roller removes wrinkles

giving a healthy, smooth and

youthful complexion

The Derma-roller possesses around 192 needles and is rolled over the skin 2 times (back and forth) in 3 directions. This creates more than a 1000 minuscule needle entries that will all stimulate new collagen fibres. With regular treatment this will substantially increase the thickness, suppleness and general condition of the skin in these areas. Giving you that wonderful smooth ageless complexion

The effective 3-step scar and wrinkle removal process

1. The derma-roller micro needles penetrate both the epidermis and dermis layer of skin. This is not really painful and no blood should be drawn. But, if you very sensitive you can use a skin numbing cream which is readily available at any pharmacy.
2. These needles leave micro tunnels into the skin. This provides a channel for the recommended skin care products with certain active ingredients to be used with the derma-roller, to penetrate far more easily. The effectiveness of these skin care products are enhanced many times. And then after about an hour these channels close up
3. The skin then naturally responds to the minuscule wounds caused by the needles by producing collagen and elastin that replenish the low levels in the cells. As a result the skin thickness is increased creating a great looking, firmer, smoother and healthier and younger looking skin.

Derma-Roller increases skin care cream effectiveness by 300%

Apart from to stimulating collagen development, micro needling additionally creates routes via which any skin care products applied to the skins surface are absorbed far more easily.

This ensures that the active ingredients and nutrients within the topical skin creams will reach the intended targeted areas, deep down, within the skin. Medical studies show that using a derma-roller in this way increase the effectiveness of the topical treatment by up to 300%.

Effective scar removal for a fantastic smooth complexion

This of course will maximize the collagen production, pliability, smoothness, healthiness and strength of the skin – helping you towards that scar-free and wrinkle-free smooth skin and a youthful appearance.

The Derma-Roller reduces Cellulite

The Derma-Roller is even highly effective for reducing the outward appearance of cellulite. Users are delighted with the results of getting that firmer smoother, tighter and healthier looking skin.

Micro-needling enhances Hair-Gain product results

And what’s more the Derma-Roller treatment can even increase the affectivity of hair-loss treatments and products, which reduces the costs while enhancing the results.

The advantages of using the Derma-Roller micro-needling

• It can be used in the comfort of your own home
• There is no visible damage to the skin
• The Derma-Roller can treat any part of the body
• All skin types can be treated with no fear of hyperpigmentation
• It costs only a fraction of other risky treatments
• It uses the natural production of collagen that smoothens the skin
• The effectiveness of skin care products are dramatically increased

The Scientia Derma-Roller is recommended as it is both FDA and ISO approved and comes with a 6-month money back guarantee

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Using a derma roller is not recommended if you suffer from active acne, chronic skin disorders such as rosacea, keratosis eczema, psoriasis, warts, blood clotting problems, skin malignancies and poor healing:

The discovery should pave the way to faster diagnosis and more streamlined treatments for the disorder.

Rosacea affects around three per cent of the population and manifests as red, inflamed skin which, in severe cases, can affect a patient’s confidence, explained researcher Dr Kevin Kavanagh, a senior lecturer in biology at NUI Maynooth.

The cause of the condition has been unclear, but tiny Demodex mites in facial skin pores have been suspects. “On average, an adult without rosacea will have one mite per square centimetre, but in people with rosacea, that increases up to 20 per square centimetre,” said Dr Kavanagh.

Meanwhile, antibiotics can lessen symptoms, but no-one has known why, he added. “So we started to ask a few years ago why anti-bacterials work when there was no apparent role for bacteria.”

Working with the Mater hospital, the researchers previously identified a Bacillus bacterium inside Demodex mites. The bacteria release two proteins that trigger an inflammation in patients with facial rosacea.

The NUIM researchers then teamed up with US doctor Scheffer Tseng and found a similar link between the bacteria and ocular rosacea, which occurs around the eyes. Immune tests on 30 patients found that 80 per cent had been exposed to large amounts of the two bacterial proteins, said Dr Kavanagh of the study, which is to be published in Ophthalmology later this year.

“Now that we know it’s primarily probably a bacterial disease, we know the proper way to treat it is with antibiotics at a low level over a long period of time,” Dr Kavanagh said, noting that washing the skin with dilute tea tree oil also killed the bacteria.

“The other implication is that we could do a simple blood test to say whether a patient has rosacea or not. That’s something we will investigate in the future.”

News Source : By CLAIRE O’CONNELL  IRISHTIMES.COM

Then, just few days later on the 7th July 2009, Ranbaxy Laboratories who have the largest US market share with 30 percent, announced that they were also withdrawing their Isotretinoin based product, Sotret from the US market.

A Highly Controversial 27-Year History

Roche introduced its patented anti-acne drug Accutane in 1982. And since then more than 13 million people have been treated with it. However, during this period Roche has been hit with more than 5,000 personal injury claims, with many still pending.

On the 22nd of April 2008, $10,5million was awarded by a New Jersey Jury to a woman who developed a serious inflammatory bowel disease caused by taking Accutane.

What is Accutane?

Accutane was discovered in 1979 and was released as an oral drug in pill form. It is only prescribed to severe acne cases that did not respond to other acne treatments. Patients undergoing Accutane treatment are closely supervised by a physician and frequent blood tests are taken. The maximum time of the treatment is restricted to 6-months.

The results were dramatic and amazing to say the least. In 95 per cent of the severe acne cases, a permanent clearing of acne symptoms was seen over a 3 – 5 month period. However, in 25 percent of these, the acne did return after about a year, and a further 6-month course of Accutane had to be endured.

How Does Accutane Cure Acne?

• Accutane reduces the size of the skin’s oil glands by up to 58 per cent. As a result the skin’s oil (Sebum) production is reduced by up to 80 per cent.
• This extreme reduction in skin oil dramatically reduces the amount of skin acne bacteria (p.Acnes), which live in this skin oil.
• Accutane slows down the skin cell re-newel process, which in turn reduces the amount of dead skin cells being shed. This is the key to success, as acne is caused by dead skin cells getting trapped in excessively oily pores, which then become clogged entrapping the bacteria within. The bacteria would then infect the clogged pore and it would become swollen and inflamed, resulting in a newly formed pimple or a spot or zit as it is known in colloquial terms.
• Accutane also has anti-inflammatory properties, which helps to reduce the swelling and inflammation.

Other Alarming Serious Side Affects Caused By Accutane

The list of side effects caused by this drug is almost endless, with the most serious being; suicidal thoughts, birth defects, depression, psychosis, gastrointestinal disease, bone muscle and visionary problems.

Where Does This Leave Severe Acne Sufferers If Removed?

As Accutane is the last resort in acne treatment, what hope is there for severe sufferers if it is removed?

Roche Holding AG, said that it was only pulling Accutane from the US market, and it is still available in other countries. Furthermore, there are still other generic versions (trade names) of Accutane available, such as Claravis and Amnesteem in the US – for the time being?

Is There A Safe Alternative To Accutane?

Yes there is, Vitamin B5, which is a safe and natural ingredient that qualifies to take over the Throne vacated by Accutane. In clinical tests only minor side effects such as diarrhea have been noted in some cases.

Vitamin B5 is known by its scientific name as (d-Calcium Pantothenate) and was discovered in 1997 by Dr Lit-Hung Leung, who presented his research on how it cures and prevents acne.

These remarkable results astonished the global scientific fraternity. But, the US medical profession has been slow to acknowledge its amazing potential of this very safe and effective acne cure, and to date it has still not been approved by the FDA.

[Read more about Vliantae Vitamin B5 Acne treatment review...]

Accutane type drugs are slightly more effective than Vitamin B5, because the active ingredient Isotretinoin shuts down skin oil production totally, whereas natural Vitamin B5 only prevents excess oil from being produced.

What  We Believe

We believe that the withdrawal of Accutane and Sotret by Roche and Ranbaxy respectively, is the beginning of the end for Isotretinoin anti-acne drugs worldwide. The risk factor is too high when weighed against the benefits, and of course the law suits are becoming too expensive.

We believe that Roche could not have removed its product globally, as this would have been an admission of guilt that its product is not safe. In turn this would have weakened their defense against pending law suits.

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Audio Track 1. Introduction on how the NLP and Self-Hypnosis stop blushing audio tracks work

When you listen to First Time Hypnosis you will broaden your knowledge and understanding of how hypnosis works and how you yourself can begin to use it. You will quickly learn how to relax yourself deeply and activate the powers of your imagination. First Time Hypnosis addresses all the questions that arise in the mind of the first time hypnotee and sets your mind at rest.

Audio Track 2. Stop Blushing NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming)

NLP is method of re-patterning the negative way of thinking to a positive one in order to eliminate those thinking traps that cause the problems that trigger your blushing..

Audio Track 3. Stop Blushing Self-Hypnosis

This track trains the subconscious to automatically keep you calm and relaxed in those situations that normally caused you to blush.

This is achieved by using a combination of quality skin strengthening and anti-inflammatory products that target facial redness. Together with powerful techniques that provide you with the tools to remain calm, comfortable and relaxed in any given situation.

Firstly, Understanding Why We Blush

Blushing is a natural automated bodily response to situations that are considered to be of danger. The increased blood flow prepares the person to either fight or flee from the dangerous situation.

For people that blush easily, for example through embarrassment, the mind wrongly imagines an innocent social situation to be threatening or intimidating. Which of course will start the automated fight or flight response. Eventually, this can develop into what is known as a thinking trap, an emotional cycle that needs to be broken.

For example, now close your eyes and imagine vividly that you are walking into a crowded room. You don’t know anyone. Everybody is staring at you, the room has suddenly gone quiet. They are waiting for you to say something. You panic, you don’t know what to say. Your heart is racing you feel your cheeks burning andyou can hear the blood rushing through the ears. You look down, afraid to make eye contact. The room feels hot, you have to get out…

If you started feeling the signs of anxiety of actually being in that situation, you can see the how powerful, the imagination is. By learning the following powerful techniques you will be able to break these negative thinking traps, allowing you to remain calm and relaxed in these situations. Which of course will help to reduce, control or even prevent blushing.

It is a fact that you cannot be embarrassed/anxious and calm and relaxed at the same time.

Secondly, Everyone Blushes

Yes, this is absolutely true. However, in some people it is not visible at all, and in others various degrees of redness are seen.

The reason that blushing is visible in some people, is that their blood capillaries are closer to the skin surface or their capillaries may be damaged or even weakened by, for example, from over exposure to the sun.

However, blushing through physical activity is healthy a response and should be encouraged. This will lead to reduced stress and anxiety as well as a healthy circulation and stronger capillaries.

The Negative Psychological Consequences of Using Redness Cover-Up Creams

You may be already using one of the green tinted creams that aim to cover up redness. These creams are quite effective at reducing the appearance of redness, but ensure you use a quality product that is kind on sensitive cream – you don’t want to make the redness worse.

However, an emotional dependency and total reliance to these creams can develop. As a result will have a profound impact on daily life – maybe you are experiencing some or all of the following.

• You avoid physical activities as you are worried sweat may wash away the cover-up cream.
• You never leave your home without it, and panic when you forget it.
• Emotional stress of concealing your blushing to new acquaintances.
• Constantly paranoid that people can see that you are wearing a green tinted cover-up cream.
• Hate the sun, humidity, rain, swimming, holidays or anything that can remove the cover-up.

We are not suggesting don’t use these as we know they can provide some comfort, especially to those who have a permanent bright red skin. On the other hand, we firmly believe that it is best to accept and tackle the root problems of blushing than trying to conceal it.

Easier said than done, I know But at least you won’t have to suffer the above emotional consequences of having to rely on temporary measures.

A Step by Step Guide To Control And Reduce Blushing Periods

Before we start, I must add that there is no skin care cream or oral supplement that can prevent or control blushing.

However, it is important to use a clinically proven topical cream/lotion that reduces inflammation, soothes, strengthens and nourishes the skins cells and capillary walls. As a result the skin becomes less sensitive to environmental factors that trigger blushing and the redness intensity becomes significantly less. All the information for these clinically proven topical treatments are found here.

If these creams are used in combination with the following techniques, you will have the most powerful tools to control blushing.

Step 1. Acceptance, Announce it – Don’t Try And Hide It

Accept that you blush. Don’t try and conceal it when it happens, that only makes the blushing worse. For example, you could say when it happens, “Dammit, it’s happening again, my annoying red cheeks are flaring up for no reason.”

This way it is out in the open to you and all around, eliminating the stress of trying to look away or conceal it. I know this is easier said than done, but once you have said it, you have made a giant step towards controlling it.

Hypothetically speaking, if there happened to be a stage around and a blusher had the guts to climb upon it and shout out to the audience, “I’m a blusher.” he or she would probably never blush again!

Step 2. Practice This Calming Breathing Technique

This simple method focuses your mind onto your breathing and away from the fixation of your outward appearance and the expectation of blushing. This is not easy at the beginning but, with practice it will become natural and it will help to calm any embarrassing or anxious feelings that usually triggers blushing. Try practicing this breathing exercise in private to master it.

• Breathe in deeply to a silent count of four.
• Hold your breath to a silent count of four.
• Exhale to a silent count of four (expel all the air from lungs).
• Repeat this process until the anxiety subsides.

Steps 3 & 4. The Powerful Techniques of Self-Hypnosis And NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming)

This is a very powerful technique for re-training the mind to be relaxed and comfortable in situations you normally blush in. Self -hypnosis is an effective method of building self-confidence, self-esteem other self-development and improvement needs and every imaginable phobia.

Self-hypnosis is a relaxed state of focused awareness that opens the subconscious mind. Once opened, the negative thoughts can be over written with fresh new positive ones, leading to a better way of thinking. Self-hypnosis is now considered to be an effective clinically proven treatment, that is now endorsed by the medical profession.

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