Currently there are decisions being made by the FDA that may allow the sale of cloned meat and meat products. You may wonder what this has to do with acne, but the truth is these products are currently being researched for their ability to prevent acne breakouts. Milk, from cloned animals is thought to have the same characteristics as retinoids in controlling sebum production. We know there are tons of options in acne treatments, however there is still no cure. We want to explore the new possibilities that are being exposed by scientists in the discussions of future acne cures.

Treatments containing retinoids control sebum production by interrupting DNA transmissions in the skin. Skin that has lower levels of sebum is less likely to experience acne breakouts. This is because acne starts first by the damage of cells done to the sebum canals where the sebum flows out to the skin's surface. Our immune system responds with an inflammatory reaction at the site of the damage, creating red and inflamed acne lesions or cysts.

Possible Cure for Acne

What scientists are now questioning is whether products from cloned animals could in fact have the same benefits as those we see through the ingestion of retinoids. If scientists do indeed find this to be a possible cure for acne, the FDA's approval of the sale of cloned meats and its products could change the future of acne treatment.

Limited facts and information currently and openly available have kept cloning specialists from successfully creating an animal with the ability to offer a cure for acne. However, researchers continue to work to learn more and research the factors that lead to sebum production. What they are exploring is to see if there exists a type of protein that is responsible for the cessation of sebum production. With this information combines with the legality of cloned animal sales, a cure for acne looks likely. Cloned animal milk could be altered to contain this special protein in order to stop sebum production.

Such a new and progressive treatment would be a blessing to some people. There are people who cannot use retinoid products because of its negative effects in combination with other factors. These include diabetes, asthma, and heart disease.

The Future of Acne Cures

Only time will tell what will come in the future of acne treatments and cures. For now, retinoids remain the closest thing to a cure that is available. Yet, scientists continue to research new and progressive ways to treat and cure acne.

For example, some natural skin care product lines now offer an acne treatment cream that contains a special biological ingredient that supports the immune system at the site of the acne lesion. This controls the initial inflammatory responses that occur after the cells lining the sebum ducts are damaged. These products effectively control inflammation, clogged pores and acne bacteria in addition to decreasing sebum output in an effort to prevent acne before it starts.