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Zinc Acne Treatment

zinc and Acne treatmentWhile acne may be the most common skin condition to affect the world, the number of treatments available says quite a bit about how effective different treatments are for different people.

Treating acne can be done through many different methods, including antibiotics like minocycline and others. However, the effectiveness of antibiotics has come into question as resistant bacteria have developed. Of course, the bacteria aren’t the real cause of your acne problem. The real reason is the amount of sebum (a type of oil produced by the skin) that's blocking your pores.

Bacteria live in the pores of your skin naturally; they only become a problem with the pores and hair follicles are clogged with oil. A zinc acne treatment can offer you help for your acne problem, giving you the clear complexion that you need. How can a zinc acne treatment help? How does zinc work in the body to help clear up an acne problem? Are there any side effects to a zinc acne treatment? Below, you will find a guide to making sense of how zinc can help you treat your acne problem and eradicate those blemishes from your life.

First, it is important to understand that zinc is a mineral, rather than a vitamin. As such, it does not occur naturally in foods. If the soil in which plants grow is rich in zinc, then the plants will have high zinc content. Likewise, unless animals are fed a diet rich in zinc, their flesh may be relatively low in zinc content.

Using a zinc acne treatment will involve taking supplemental zinc. The usual dosage (RDA) is only 15 mg, though the average person consumes far less than this. In fact, your acne problem can be a symptom of zinc deficiency. The recommended dose of zinc following a zinc acne treatment is between 30 and 50 mg per day, though some therapists will recommend higher dosages in a very limited run.

Zinc supplements for a zinc acne treatment are available through most drugstores, grocery stores, health food stores and online retailers. The usual form is to simply take a tablet containing the require dosage of zinc several times per day, consumed with a meal and plenty of water. However, as with vitamin A, care must be exercised when using a zinc acne treatment. Zinc toxicity can be terrible, and large quantities of zinc can interfere with your body's absorption of copper, as well. What are some of the side effects of a zinc acne treatment? The most common side effect is stomach upset. However, other side effects can actually be signs of zinc toxicity. If any of the following symptoms are noticed, you should discontinue your zinc acne therapy immediately.

Symptoms of zinc toxicity include:

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Sustained nausea
Finally, you should also take supplemental copper (at least in small doses) when using a zinc acne treatment to take care of your acne problem. Additional folate is also a good idea, as zinc can cause folate deficiency!


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