Search Unlimited: Has Science Found a Complete Cure for Acne?
The one word answer to the headline above would be ‘no’. From all that I have read on the subject of acne, nobody has claimed that science has found a complete cure for acne. At best, it can be treated and controlled, or even reduced. But a cure still seems pretty far off. Therefore, you should be wary of individuals and products that claim a ‘complete cure’ for acne. I trusted some of these in my misguided youth, and was severely let down.
Yes, we have heard of recent research (I assume you have) that has isolated the genome sequence of the acne-causing bacteria P. Acnes, which provides some hope that a definitive treatment for acne may be discovered in future. As of now, however, most dermatologists still use a combination of treatments to control acne, depending on its severity, and then pray for it to fade away on its own like the rest of us ordinary mortals, I guess.
Since the skin acts as the outlet for the maximum number of toxins residing in our body, keeping the skin healthy and detoxified would still appear to be our best bet in the battle against acne. To be fair, a combination of treatments can usually reduce the amount and severity of acne in most cases. However, the most effective treatments tend also to have the greatest side effects and so a dermatologist’s advice is crucial. So the next time a ‘friend’ suggests a cure for acne, you know what to say!