Scientists propose to treat acne red wine

Researchers at the University of California at Los Angeles, shared the results of experiments in the treatment of acne. The drug is resveratrol, found in red wine, help to cope with this common skin disease.

Scientists have found a new way to get rid of pimples on the face or body. And in combination with the already existing methods of drug proved effective at times.

Acne   are almost 85% of people in this or that period of life. The reason for its occurrence is usually excess sebum - in clogged hair follicles grow bacteria. In combat bad helps benzoyl peroxide. However, this drug has side effects such as irritation, itching and flaking.

As a result, studies of resveratrol, derived from red grapes, scientists have proved that the effect of this preparation lasted twice as long, than the peroxide from benzoyl. The experiment lasted for 10 days. Benzoyl peroxide lasts no more than 24 hours, and resveratrol fights bacteria P. acnes within 48 hours. However, the best solution in combating acne proved a combination of the two drugs.

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