According to a report released by Reuters Monday, May 26, using Acutane to clear up your skin more than doubles your risk of clinical depression. The article talks about a study that has linked the chemical isotretinoin (Acutane’s active ingredient) to symptoms of clinical depression. The researchers say the study is new and the first of its kind, but they emphasize that doctors should probably start screening their patients for depression symptoms before prescribing the acne treatment.
Luckily, Acutane is just one acne treatment available. For people who suffer from severe acne problems, it might seem like a lifeline, but what’s more important? Your outside or your inside? If you are worried about Acutane possibly having a detrimental effect on your psyche, but also want to clear up your skin, here are a few natural skin treatments you can try:
Oatmeal, when mixed together with warm water, works as an excellent mask. Simply leave it on for fifteen minutes or so, and then rinse it off with warm water.
Aloe vera is known for its healing properties and many people say that applying aloe vera directly to acne will help clear it up and heal the skin around it.
Lemon juice also has been touted as a wonderful natural acne treatment. Jan Brady may have used it to get rid of her freckles, but when you apply lemon juice directly to pimples, it helps dry them up!
If you don’t mind smelling like garlic, rub some raw garlic onto your face a few times a day. Apparently it will clear up even the most stubborn acne problems.
There are plenty of other home/natural acne remedies out there, and it is worth looking into, particularly if you are worried about the possible harmful side effects of products like Acutane.
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