Drugs and Acne
Published by William Swith on 2011-12-29 08:59:15
At some time in everyone’s life, we go through an acne epidemic. It could be a short period for some and for others seemingly never ending. It starts with puberty and can continue for years. It is difficult to believe that anyone afflicted with acne does not suffer emotional as well as physical side effects.
Some in the medical profession now look at acne as a ‘relapsing, chronic disease rather than an adolescent condition’. owtotridcne0336
Universally we all want to look our best. Unsightly acne and scarring is one sure way to damage self confidence. Medical journals have been publishing articles on acne for generations with no permanent cure being reported. There have been studies which show that the foods we eat do not cause acne and others that say it may be related. There are claims that certain drugs do not have any side effects and then those same drugs having horrific side effects.
Some in the medical profession now look at acne as a ‘relapsing, chronic disease rather than an adolescent condition’. Because it can cause ‘significant and permanent physical and emotional scars’, it is recommended that treatments and maintenance therapy begin early and aggressively. Studies found that adverse effects from drugs are most common amongst recipients who were given continuous high doses. A relapse of acne is more likely in patients who were given an intermittent high dose.
How do ordinary people know who or what to believe? Do you trust your house doctor or even a specialist for that matter, when they tell you that a drug is safe to use? The number of studies showing side effects eons after a treatment, is astounding. People report dry eyes, lips, and mouths, many years after completing treatment from a drug like Acutane. It is still used today even though these adverse side effects have been proven.
It has been proven time and again that there is a decrease in brain metabolism after the drug isotretinoin is administered for a period of only four weeks. Patients reported headaches, irritability and mood changes from the drug. There is no doubt that acne patients who are given oral isotretinoin have to be closely monitored for depression and suicidality. Surely this should be enough to get this drug taken off the market. It is bad enough having the condition. To take drugs that may improve the acne but add to the depression and low self esteem related with the disease, doesn’t make much sense.
On top of this, it seems that isotretinoin also causes inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). All these disorders were known to the medical profession when it was approved for use. Most of these adverse side effects manifest many years after treatment. So whilst you are getting a clear skin, many other serious conditions are being generated.
Now there seems to be a link between the use of isotretinoin and vascular thromboses. Patients who have no history of cardiovascular disease are presenting with this condition. The list of adverse side effects seems to get longer and longer.
Admittedly the medical profession has advanced phenomenally and will continue to do so with great success, but at what cost? Is a clear skin worth the risk of depression, IBD, thromboses, and I would imagine more to come. Surely it is time to look at different and hopefully more natural ways to clear skin acne that causes emotional stress?
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