Why does this happen and how can the people longing for clear skin finally get their just desires?
Not Exploring Multiple Acne Options
Could indolence be the answer? This February, a report in the
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology found that acne treatments may not work because persons suffering with acne simply opt not to seek treatment.
The researchers found that only a quarter of the participants with 20 or more papules and/or pustules used a topical acne treatment and while just 10% sought systemic therapy.
This means that as a patient has more negative experiences with an acne treatment, the less likely his is to believe that another acne product will prove effective.
In Spain, researchers examined 1878 patients who received acne treatment with topical 4% erythromycin 0.
After issuing quality of life questionnaires to the participants, the investigators found that if the treatment does not work, the quality of life of the patient goes down.
Having one bad experience with an acne treatment saddens the acne patient more and makes their acne condition seem worse that it actually is.
The study involved 50 women with acne.
The other half only received the acne treatment with no cosmetic instructions.
But, the group that received instructions from the dermatologist posted higher scores on the psychological quality of life test.
Inadequate Instructions on Acne Product Usage
But in same cases, as pointed out in a study from the
British Journal of Dermatology, sometimes acne treatments do not work simply because the patient did not use them correctly or long enough.
The patients used isotretinoin or conventional acne therapies.
The researchers found that younger patients were less likely to adhere to the instructions for the acne treatment than older patients.
According to the researchers, the major reasons for missing treatment given by the patients were being fed up, forgetful or too busy.
It is noteworthy that medical adherence was greater for isotretinoin therapy (also sold under the name Accutane) and for first time usage of isotretinoin.
In short, medical studies suggest that acne treatments do not work for multiple reasons.
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