Best Acne Treatments
Sorting out the huge variety of acne medicines you will find at the drug store can be confusing. When you go to the store to find something to help you take control of your acne problem or to help the teenager in your life do the same can result in you standing in an aisle at the store facing hundreds of products with little clue about what to try. There are the well known brands that have been around forever and that makes you think that they must be good or they would not have lasted this long. And then there is always the newest "hot" product that has great commercials on television bragging about near miraculous results.
Like anything else, common sense about how to treat acne is always a good way to go. Let's face it, many times we run to the drug store when we get some medical ailment because we are conditioned to do so. But the many crèmes, pills and other medicines for acne come at a cost and many households have found themselves buying acne medicine after acne medicine that get used a few times and then thrown aside because there is no apparent change in the condition of your teenager's skin.
Before you spend a dime at the drug store, it is a smart move for you and the acne sufferer in your family to take some time and get an education about the disease and what can be done about it. Even if the acne is in an early stage of development and it has not become chronic by any stretch of the imagination, scheduling some time with your doctor or dermatologist is a great idea. He or she would be thrilled to examine the patient and give you some guidelines before the skin condition gets worse. Like any good doctor, they would rather be called upon to halt the disease in its early stages then later when the problem is severe.
While you are with the doctor, talk about over the counter medications and what is the best choice for the acne sufferer in your life. He or she will be able to guide you to narrow down the choices because you will have more information about the kind of acne your teenager is facing. Also, don't ask the doctor for guidelines about brands. Instead find out what active ingredients to look for and how to evaluate a product by reading the small print on the box. That will help you narrow down just the right treatment for your situation and your acne patients needs.
You should feel good when you buy just the right acne medicine for the need and see it really starting to make a difference. But use this time when the attention of your teenager is on the problem to emphasize that no acne medication can do the whole job and the best approach to acne control is good hygiene, healthy living and good diet. If the desire to change his or her lifestyle because of the acne results in a healthy way of life over all, the win of beating pimples will just be a small part of the improvements these steps will make in his or her life.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Best Acne Treatment
Best Acne Treatment
Acne is one of those human conditions that is so common that an entire industry has sprung up to provide a "cure" or relief to those that suffer from the skin condition. Because almost everybody gets a dose of acne at some point in their lives and it is almost universal that teenagers will get it, the companies that make treatments for acne do a very good business. And because there are new teenagers hitting puberty every year, it is a business that doesn’t come and go. Parents and teenagers alike are very interested in finding a medicine that can get rid of the pimples.
Clearasil is probably the best known of the acne medications. But many people report little or no results using the most common brands of medications. Part of the problem may be that acne treatments are made to target specific types of acne. And if the type you have produces oily blemishes and you use a brand that clears up dry and scaly acne sores, you will not get what you are paying from that medication. So the first order of business is to understand your own acne condition and then be a smart shopper when you go to the drug store to get something to deal with the problem.
But even then there will be a big selection of treatment types. You might feel inclined to buy the cheapest treatment and give it a try to see what it can do. But if it doesn’t work and then you have to buy the expensive stuff, you just threw money down the drain. And considering most teenagers deal with acne for their entire puberty period, you want to find something that works and stick with it.
Of course, the way you go about finding out where quality is in an any other kind of product is a good way to select a treatment for acne too. Ask around. In any Junior High or High School, there are hundreds of kids trying various acne products. So you or the teenager in your life no doubt know other people fighting the same battle you are. Why not join forces and find the best treatment on the market by pooling your knowledge? Then when you find a good medication, make sure you share that information with others so everyone benefits from the learning curve of dealing with acne.
Finally, your dermatologist is a good source of information. Drug companies are always visiting doctors so you can bet that the family dermatologist knows about different brands of acne medication and knows which ones he or she has confidence in. Even if the acne is not severe, an initial trip to the dermatologist is in order so he can determine what kind of acne you have and get a feel for your condition should it get worse. In many cases, the doctor will have an assortment of samples form the major acne medications that he can send home for you to try. The doctor may not come right out and recommend one but with a subtle clue like "This one seems to do well", he will give you a recommendation that fits your condition.
Acne is one of those human conditions that is so common that an entire industry has sprung up to provide a "cure" or relief to those that suffer from the skin condition. Because almost everybody gets a dose of acne at some point in their lives and it is almost universal that teenagers will get it, the companies that make treatments for acne do a very good business. And because there are new teenagers hitting puberty every year, it is a business that doesn’t come and go. Parents and teenagers alike are very interested in finding a medicine that can get rid of the pimples.
Clearasil is probably the best known of the acne medications. But many people report little or no results using the most common brands of medications. Part of the problem may be that acne treatments are made to target specific types of acne. And if the type you have produces oily blemishes and you use a brand that clears up dry and scaly acne sores, you will not get what you are paying from that medication. So the first order of business is to understand your own acne condition and then be a smart shopper when you go to the drug store to get something to deal with the problem.
But even then there will be a big selection of treatment types. You might feel inclined to buy the cheapest treatment and give it a try to see what it can do. But if it doesn’t work and then you have to buy the expensive stuff, you just threw money down the drain. And considering most teenagers deal with acne for their entire puberty period, you want to find something that works and stick with it.
Of course, the way you go about finding out where quality is in an any other kind of product is a good way to select a treatment for acne too. Ask around. In any Junior High or High School, there are hundreds of kids trying various acne products. So you or the teenager in your life no doubt know other people fighting the same battle you are. Why not join forces and find the best treatment on the market by pooling your knowledge? Then when you find a good medication, make sure you share that information with others so everyone benefits from the learning curve of dealing with acne.
Finally, your dermatologist is a good source of information. Drug companies are always visiting doctors so you can bet that the family dermatologist knows about different brands of acne medication and knows which ones he or she has confidence in. Even if the acne is not severe, an initial trip to the dermatologist is in order so he can determine what kind of acne you have and get a feel for your condition should it get worse. In many cases, the doctor will have an assortment of samples form the major acne medications that he can send home for you to try. The doctor may not come right out and recommend one but with a subtle clue like "This one seems to do well", he will give you a recommendation that fits your condition.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Back Acne
Back Acne
Outbreaks of acne on the back can be very irritating and distracting. And if the sores get to the point that they become messy, they can create issues for your wardrobe and interfere with your work as well. From a medical standpoint, the causes and even the treatments of acne on the back are not much different from acne on the face. Acne is not discriminatory about where it crops up. But it does tend to show up in places where sweat and oils accumulate and the face and back are prime candidates.
What makes acne on the back harder to treat is that it is hard to get to. Most of us can take some time each evening and clean and apply treatment to acne on the face and neck because we have good access to those areas. But to clean and then treat acne on the back, you often need help and that means it doesn’t happen as often as you may like. For someone living alone, that can be a real problem because this is not something you can ask a stranger to do for you.
One of the reasons that acne can get a foothold in the skin of the back is the fact that the back is an area where a lot of perspiration and accumulation of oils and dirt commonly occur and that does not get routine cleaning except a shower in the evening. Unlike the face or hands that can be cleaned many times a day with relative ease, it is just not feasible to take off ones top and clean the back in the middle of work or school. Also, because this part of your body is always clothed, the ability of the skin of the back to breathe because of the constrictive nature of your clothing also gives the advantage to acne when it begins to take hold.
The back is also an area that can endure a rougher lifestyle which takes its toll on the skin. Many students wear backpacks all day long and that movement of heavy objects against the back can pose a problem when acne begins to form on the back. That constant friction can cause blemishes to open which only causes the acne to spread. Add to that the problem of back hair, which is common especially in males, and that matting of hair creates a perfect environment for the trapping of oils and sweat which is the breeding ground for acne.
When acne on the back becomes a problem, the solutions are similar to treating acne elsewhere. Over the counter medications work well and taking more care to clean the area and control diet to cut down on the oil and fat coming from what you eat will help eliminate acne wherever it occurs. You can also wear more loose fitting tops, which allow for more circulation under your clothing cutting down on sweating and allowing the skin to breathe. But if the acne on your back becomes more severe, it is always a good idea to consult your dermatologist to take control of the problem before it becomes a serious medical problem for you.
Outbreaks of acne on the back can be very irritating and distracting. And if the sores get to the point that they become messy, they can create issues for your wardrobe and interfere with your work as well. From a medical standpoint, the causes and even the treatments of acne on the back are not much different from acne on the face. Acne is not discriminatory about where it crops up. But it does tend to show up in places where sweat and oils accumulate and the face and back are prime candidates.
What makes acne on the back harder to treat is that it is hard to get to. Most of us can take some time each evening and clean and apply treatment to acne on the face and neck because we have good access to those areas. But to clean and then treat acne on the back, you often need help and that means it doesn’t happen as often as you may like. For someone living alone, that can be a real problem because this is not something you can ask a stranger to do for you.
One of the reasons that acne can get a foothold in the skin of the back is the fact that the back is an area where a lot of perspiration and accumulation of oils and dirt commonly occur and that does not get routine cleaning except a shower in the evening. Unlike the face or hands that can be cleaned many times a day with relative ease, it is just not feasible to take off ones top and clean the back in the middle of work or school. Also, because this part of your body is always clothed, the ability of the skin of the back to breathe because of the constrictive nature of your clothing also gives the advantage to acne when it begins to take hold.
The back is also an area that can endure a rougher lifestyle which takes its toll on the skin. Many students wear backpacks all day long and that movement of heavy objects against the back can pose a problem when acne begins to form on the back. That constant friction can cause blemishes to open which only causes the acne to spread. Add to that the problem of back hair, which is common especially in males, and that matting of hair creates a perfect environment for the trapping of oils and sweat which is the breeding ground for acne.
When acne on the back becomes a problem, the solutions are similar to treating acne elsewhere. Over the counter medications work well and taking more care to clean the area and control diet to cut down on the oil and fat coming from what you eat will help eliminate acne wherever it occurs. You can also wear more loose fitting tops, which allow for more circulation under your clothing cutting down on sweating and allowing the skin to breathe. But if the acne on your back becomes more severe, it is always a good idea to consult your dermatologist to take control of the problem before it becomes a serious medical problem for you.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Baby Acne
Baby Acne
The phenomena of a baby showing a skin condition that looks like the same acne teenagers and even adults experience is pretty common. But it is important to understand what those bumps are because the way to go about treating the acne you see on your newborn child is dramatically different than how you would handle it in an older child or adult.
The important thing is not to panic when it looks like your new baby has a case of acne. In most cases, it is very common and it will clear itself up in the first month of life. Acne in a baby is not caused by bad foods or bad hygiene the same as teenage acne is. Mostly it comes from hormones that pass to the newborn through the placenta naturally or as a result of medications given to the mother before birth or to the newborn directly. It is not an unnatural condition and it can be treated through routine care of the baby. So don't get too upset when you see those bumps on the baby's face, neck or upper body where they usually occur. They will not scar and it is just as common in a new born as colic or other minor ailments that happen when a baby comes into this world.
Probably the two biggest problems that happen when you find this kind of skin problem on your child are worry and irritation. It is easy to get upset anytime it seems that your newborn is having a problem and when it is something so evident, it is easy for friends and family to panic as well. But our discussion here is on target so everybody should get an understanding that this too shall pass and it is a natural part of infancy. But the irritation that the acne condition in babies can cause to the newborn is something worth attending to because you want your infant to rest comfortably and not suffer with the itchiness that comes from this condition.
The treatment for the acne you find on your baby is to simply rinse wash the little one's skin gently with warm water and a very mild baby safe soap. Don't scrub the condition and do not use harsh soaps or soaps that contain abrasives or perfumes. You are just keeping the skin clean and cared for until the metabolism and immune system of the baby catch up with her and clear up the problem.
By keeping the baby clean and not irritating the affected area, it will heal naturally and there will be no adverse affects. Also, continue to keep the youngsters clothing and bedclothes clean and dry and to wash them in mild detergents designed for newborn. These are normal steps you would take for any newborn so these steps will do fine at helping this skin condition to clear up. If you continue to be concerned, go ahead and consult your pediatrician. If the acne is cause for concern, he or she will know what to do.
The phenomena of a baby showing a skin condition that looks like the same acne teenagers and even adults experience is pretty common. But it is important to understand what those bumps are because the way to go about treating the acne you see on your newborn child is dramatically different than how you would handle it in an older child or adult.
The important thing is not to panic when it looks like your new baby has a case of acne. In most cases, it is very common and it will clear itself up in the first month of life. Acne in a baby is not caused by bad foods or bad hygiene the same as teenage acne is. Mostly it comes from hormones that pass to the newborn through the placenta naturally or as a result of medications given to the mother before birth or to the newborn directly. It is not an unnatural condition and it can be treated through routine care of the baby. So don't get too upset when you see those bumps on the baby's face, neck or upper body where they usually occur. They will not scar and it is just as common in a new born as colic or other minor ailments that happen when a baby comes into this world.
Probably the two biggest problems that happen when you find this kind of skin problem on your child are worry and irritation. It is easy to get upset anytime it seems that your newborn is having a problem and when it is something so evident, it is easy for friends and family to panic as well. But our discussion here is on target so everybody should get an understanding that this too shall pass and it is a natural part of infancy. But the irritation that the acne condition in babies can cause to the newborn is something worth attending to because you want your infant to rest comfortably and not suffer with the itchiness that comes from this condition.
The treatment for the acne you find on your baby is to simply rinse wash the little one's skin gently with warm water and a very mild baby safe soap. Don't scrub the condition and do not use harsh soaps or soaps that contain abrasives or perfumes. You are just keeping the skin clean and cared for until the metabolism and immune system of the baby catch up with her and clear up the problem.
By keeping the baby clean and not irritating the affected area, it will heal naturally and there will be no adverse affects. Also, continue to keep the youngsters clothing and bedclothes clean and dry and to wash them in mild detergents designed for newborn. These are normal steps you would take for any newborn so these steps will do fine at helping this skin condition to clear up. If you continue to be concerned, go ahead and consult your pediatrician. If the acne is cause for concern, he or she will know what to do.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Acne Scars
Acne Scars
One reason that scarring is a potential outcome of a bout with acne is that when acne begins, we often either do not take it seriously or we are so overwhelmed by it that the rush to get relief does not take into account also preventing scars before they happen. It is easy to go into panic mode when the teenager in your house gets that first pimple. To a teenager, this is nothing less than a full scale social nightmare. And since teenagers take everything hard, you often have as much of a problem with getting your acne patient to calm down and think logically about how to beat this thing as you do in finding a good solution to the problem.
It is a delicate process to guide teenager through the war on acne because the arrival of the disease creates a trauma in the fragile self-concept issues most young teens have. But the sooner that you can get your teenager to the point that they realize that they are about to enter a war with acne and that they are going to have to hunker down for war, the faster he or she will prevail in the battle. There are going to be some "harsh realities" that the teenager will have to face and some realities that are encouraging to him or her including…
. Acne can be beaten but you have to fight it with all you have.
. To beat acne, you must look at diet and get rid of junk food, fatty snacks and soft drinks. It is no longer just what mom and dad want. It is a matter of the look and health of your skin, not to mention your social life.
. Top beat acne, daily washing and care for the skin is not optional. It is required.
. Acne scarring does not happen to everyone. Many young people survive acne with no adverse affect on their looks.
. Acne scarring is possible and the best solution is prevention through smart handling of your acne so you beat it before it gets that far.
. To win at beating acne will require one word that teenagers don't like - discipline.
By making the prevention of scarring as much of a goal in the fight against acne as the resolution of the problem, that will impact how the patient handles the acne and the care he or she will take with the skin throughout the process. Many young people beat the acne but have to endure the scars because they would not refrain from opening the blemishes, from touching the skin and from handling the affected area incorrectly.
The first weapon for the acne sufferer and for you the parents is knowledge. The more you know about how acne scarring happens, the more you can do early on to help your teenager avoid that problem even after the acne is gone. And if you work as a team with your youth to beat the problem and prevent the scars of the battle, that will be a partnership that you both of will be proud of for life.
One reason that scarring is a potential outcome of a bout with acne is that when acne begins, we often either do not take it seriously or we are so overwhelmed by it that the rush to get relief does not take into account also preventing scars before they happen. It is easy to go into panic mode when the teenager in your house gets that first pimple. To a teenager, this is nothing less than a full scale social nightmare. And since teenagers take everything hard, you often have as much of a problem with getting your acne patient to calm down and think logically about how to beat this thing as you do in finding a good solution to the problem.
It is a delicate process to guide teenager through the war on acne because the arrival of the disease creates a trauma in the fragile self-concept issues most young teens have. But the sooner that you can get your teenager to the point that they realize that they are about to enter a war with acne and that they are going to have to hunker down for war, the faster he or she will prevail in the battle. There are going to be some "harsh realities" that the teenager will have to face and some realities that are encouraging to him or her including…
. Acne can be beaten but you have to fight it with all you have.
. To beat acne, you must look at diet and get rid of junk food, fatty snacks and soft drinks. It is no longer just what mom and dad want. It is a matter of the look and health of your skin, not to mention your social life.
. Top beat acne, daily washing and care for the skin is not optional. It is required.
. Acne scarring does not happen to everyone. Many young people survive acne with no adverse affect on their looks.
. Acne scarring is possible and the best solution is prevention through smart handling of your acne so you beat it before it gets that far.
. To win at beating acne will require one word that teenagers don't like - discipline.
By making the prevention of scarring as much of a goal in the fight against acne as the resolution of the problem, that will impact how the patient handles the acne and the care he or she will take with the skin throughout the process. Many young people beat the acne but have to endure the scars because they would not refrain from opening the blemishes, from touching the skin and from handling the affected area incorrectly.
The first weapon for the acne sufferer and for you the parents is knowledge. The more you know about how acne scarring happens, the more you can do early on to help your teenager avoid that problem even after the acne is gone. And if you work as a team with your youth to beat the problem and prevent the scars of the battle, that will be a partnership that you both of will be proud of for life.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Acne Scar Treatment
Acne Scar Treatment
It is easy to get in a state of panic when you are at war with acne in your teen years. That panic can accelerate to hysteria if you see an adult who has a lot of scars that are the result of acne. So using some common sense is the first thing to do when you think you may have to seek treatment for acne scars. There are a lot of options and weapons that you can have at your disposal to fight back against the affect of acne. But probably the most important weapon you must have to find the best treatment for scars is patience.
The proper way to approach treating your acne scars is the one that goes opposite to your instincts when you realize that you might have some damage from your most recent bout with the disease. You naturally look at what you think might be scar and want to go to the most extreme measures to make sure it doesn’t become permanent. There are a lot of ways to treat those scars. Probably the most extreme is surgery. So before you spend that kind of money and go to that extreme, start out with the basic treatments and go from there.
Above all, don’t act too hastily when you initially see the potential scar. The best thing the skin needs right after it sustains damage is the chance to heal naturally. This means giving your skin plenty of air, moisture and nutrition. It will do no good to try to keep your skin healthy if you are not eating healthy and even sleeping healthy. The skin is an organ that responds to your total health picture. So live well and give your skin some time. Very often, the scars diminish or disappear entirely just from the natural recuperative power of the skin.
This is especially true when it come to diet. If you really want to do something radical about the damage to your skin from acne, supercharge the weapons you give it by going on a very healthy diet. Eliminate fatty and greasy foods so your skin can live without the hindrances of oils coming from within while it heals. Now significantly increase the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables you eat. You might even supplement your diet with a vitamin each day. That extra surge of vitamins is going to give your skin a healthy glow and lots of extra power to recover from the effects of acne.
After giving that some time, if you still are not satisfied, get some medical advice. Better to have your dermatologist prescribe some good creams that both moisturize the skin and help it heal than to guess and delay your recovery even further. From there you can go to prescription medicines and then, and only in extreme cases, surgery. But by taking it slow and trying the natural methods first, you give your body a chance to take care of the problem itself. That is the mature and educated way to proceed.
It is easy to get in a state of panic when you are at war with acne in your teen years. That panic can accelerate to hysteria if you see an adult who has a lot of scars that are the result of acne. So using some common sense is the first thing to do when you think you may have to seek treatment for acne scars. There are a lot of options and weapons that you can have at your disposal to fight back against the affect of acne. But probably the most important weapon you must have to find the best treatment for scars is patience.
The proper way to approach treating your acne scars is the one that goes opposite to your instincts when you realize that you might have some damage from your most recent bout with the disease. You naturally look at what you think might be scar and want to go to the most extreme measures to make sure it doesn’t become permanent. There are a lot of ways to treat those scars. Probably the most extreme is surgery. So before you spend that kind of money and go to that extreme, start out with the basic treatments and go from there.
Above all, don’t act too hastily when you initially see the potential scar. The best thing the skin needs right after it sustains damage is the chance to heal naturally. This means giving your skin plenty of air, moisture and nutrition. It will do no good to try to keep your skin healthy if you are not eating healthy and even sleeping healthy. The skin is an organ that responds to your total health picture. So live well and give your skin some time. Very often, the scars diminish or disappear entirely just from the natural recuperative power of the skin.
This is especially true when it come to diet. If you really want to do something radical about the damage to your skin from acne, supercharge the weapons you give it by going on a very healthy diet. Eliminate fatty and greasy foods so your skin can live without the hindrances of oils coming from within while it heals. Now significantly increase the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables you eat. You might even supplement your diet with a vitamin each day. That extra surge of vitamins is going to give your skin a healthy glow and lots of extra power to recover from the effects of acne.
After giving that some time, if you still are not satisfied, get some medical advice. Better to have your dermatologist prescribe some good creams that both moisturize the skin and help it heal than to guess and delay your recovery even further. From there you can go to prescription medicines and then, and only in extreme cases, surgery. But by taking it slow and trying the natural methods first, you give your body a chance to take care of the problem itself. That is the mature and educated way to proceed.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Acne Scar Skin Care
Acne Scar Skin Care
When acne leaves damaged skin in its wake, caring for that skin takes some extra tender loving care. Just like any part of your body that is injured, you will want to learn ways to take very good care of the part of your skin that bears scars from your war with acne. But if you are patient and care for it well, that skin can recover in its own time which will reduce the impact of the scars as well.
The human skin is very recuperative. When you think about it, the skin is our largest organ and every inch of it is exposed to the dangers of the world every day. We are so used to sustaining damage to our skin that the phrase "its just a scratch" reflects that minor injuries to his important organ don't even alarm us. Even children get tough about bruises and scratches because that is just part of the life of your skin.
Acne brings another of challenge to the skin. Because acne can cover a large area of the skin and it might be part of your life for months or years, it can leave some pretty deep scars behind. So its important to know what to do so you encourage those scars to heal and so your treatment of the wounds doesn't make them any worse. And because most of us must take care of or skin ourselves without the aid of medical intervention, many of the chores of caring for acne damaged skin are done at home.
From now on, everything you use on your skin should be selected to be gentle to that part of your body and so it doesn’t add to the problem. The soaps and locations you use on your skin to sooth it and clean it must be gentle and not include any abrasive elements at all. The time to scrub the skin with harsh soaps is over. Clean it often and keep it moisturized but also make sure everything you use on your skin is oil free. Oils even in products made for the skin a clog pores in the skin that is damaged by acne and slow the recovery process.
Also, take your care for your acne scars to the next level and seek out products made specifically for care of your specific skin problem. These will be products that are made to promote healing and that have nothing in them that will slow the process of recovery or damage the skin any further. Moreover, they will often also contribute making the scars less noticeable by lightening their color and reducing swelling. So while they may not heal the scars entirely, they can help the healing continue and make them easier to live with. Then you can let your body take it from there.
When acne leaves damaged skin in its wake, caring for that skin takes some extra tender loving care. Just like any part of your body that is injured, you will want to learn ways to take very good care of the part of your skin that bears scars from your war with acne. But if you are patient and care for it well, that skin can recover in its own time which will reduce the impact of the scars as well.
The human skin is very recuperative. When you think about it, the skin is our largest organ and every inch of it is exposed to the dangers of the world every day. We are so used to sustaining damage to our skin that the phrase "its just a scratch" reflects that minor injuries to his important organ don't even alarm us. Even children get tough about bruises and scratches because that is just part of the life of your skin.
Acne brings another of challenge to the skin. Because acne can cover a large area of the skin and it might be part of your life for months or years, it can leave some pretty deep scars behind. So its important to know what to do so you encourage those scars to heal and so your treatment of the wounds doesn't make them any worse. And because most of us must take care of or skin ourselves without the aid of medical intervention, many of the chores of caring for acne damaged skin are done at home.
From now on, everything you use on your skin should be selected to be gentle to that part of your body and so it doesn’t add to the problem. The soaps and locations you use on your skin to sooth it and clean it must be gentle and not include any abrasive elements at all. The time to scrub the skin with harsh soaps is over. Clean it often and keep it moisturized but also make sure everything you use on your skin is oil free. Oils even in products made for the skin a clog pores in the skin that is damaged by acne and slow the recovery process.
Also, take your care for your acne scars to the next level and seek out products made specifically for care of your specific skin problem. These will be products that are made to promote healing and that have nothing in them that will slow the process of recovery or damage the skin any further. Moreover, they will often also contribute making the scars less noticeable by lightening their color and reducing swelling. So while they may not heal the scars entirely, they can help the healing continue and make them easier to live with. Then you can let your body take it from there.
Acne Scar Removal
Acne Scar Removal
It is a double curse that you might have to endure the discomfort and embarrassment of acne and then turn around and face some scaring once you have cleared up the skin condition. So if you are looking for ways to reduce or eliminate acne scars, you are not alone. And there a number of good treatments you can try many of which can be very effective in reducing how visible the scars are or eliminating them entirely.
When the acne is healing, one way to keep the scaring from being too bad it to begin to treat the skin as the blemishes clear up. By gently scrubbing the area, you lesson the depth the acne blemishes reach which reduces their tendency to scar. You can also use special abrasive soaps or chemical peels during these early weeks after the acne has been eliminated. What this does is to take the top layer of skin away which allows the healthy skin underneath to take over. If your scaring is shallow, this is often all you need to do.
It is always a good idea to keep your skin soft and moisturized during the healing process. By using medicated creams, you promote healing and the skin is well equipped to recover from the damage of the acne. Also, pay attention to your diet and keep your vitamin and water intake high to give your skin plenty of weapons to fight back from the damage of the acne.
There are a number of medicated creams on the market that you can turn to next if the healing seems to need additional help. But if you think the scarring needs more serious intervention, it is always a good idea to get the advice of your dermatologist. He or she can examine the damage and prescribe the right kind of medicated cream. Your doctor may also prescribe the giving the skin some time between treatments to give the skin time to get used to the last thing you tried and to recover naturally. Many times with enough time, scars disappear on their own.
If your doctor recommends that you take your treatment to the level of surgery, there are levels of treatment that can be tried successively until you find the right approach to reducing or eliminating the scars. Microdermabrasion is the least drastic surgery which is done to remove the outer layer of skin using vacuum tubes. Dermabrasion is a little more involved because the skin is numbed and rotating disks are used to remove the damaged layers of skin. And new innovations in laser surgery have also been effective at eliminating ugly acne scars.
The important thing is to go slow and think of the health of your skin. It wants to heal so do all you can to help it. With your common sense and the help of a good dermatologist, you can do a lot to make those scars disappear so much that you may never even know they were there.
It is a double curse that you might have to endure the discomfort and embarrassment of acne and then turn around and face some scaring once you have cleared up the skin condition. So if you are looking for ways to reduce or eliminate acne scars, you are not alone. And there a number of good treatments you can try many of which can be very effective in reducing how visible the scars are or eliminating them entirely.
When the acne is healing, one way to keep the scaring from being too bad it to begin to treat the skin as the blemishes clear up. By gently scrubbing the area, you lesson the depth the acne blemishes reach which reduces their tendency to scar. You can also use special abrasive soaps or chemical peels during these early weeks after the acne has been eliminated. What this does is to take the top layer of skin away which allows the healthy skin underneath to take over. If your scaring is shallow, this is often all you need to do.
It is always a good idea to keep your skin soft and moisturized during the healing process. By using medicated creams, you promote healing and the skin is well equipped to recover from the damage of the acne. Also, pay attention to your diet and keep your vitamin and water intake high to give your skin plenty of weapons to fight back from the damage of the acne.
There are a number of medicated creams on the market that you can turn to next if the healing seems to need additional help. But if you think the scarring needs more serious intervention, it is always a good idea to get the advice of your dermatologist. He or she can examine the damage and prescribe the right kind of medicated cream. Your doctor may also prescribe the giving the skin some time between treatments to give the skin time to get used to the last thing you tried and to recover naturally. Many times with enough time, scars disappear on their own.
If your doctor recommends that you take your treatment to the level of surgery, there are levels of treatment that can be tried successively until you find the right approach to reducing or eliminating the scars. Microdermabrasion is the least drastic surgery which is done to remove the outer layer of skin using vacuum tubes. Dermabrasion is a little more involved because the skin is numbed and rotating disks are used to remove the damaged layers of skin. And new innovations in laser surgery have also been effective at eliminating ugly acne scars.
The important thing is to go slow and think of the health of your skin. It wants to heal so do all you can to help it. With your common sense and the help of a good dermatologist, you can do a lot to make those scars disappear so much that you may never even know they were there.
Acne Home Remedies
Acne Home Remedies
When you are in your teenage years, it seems that acne is a persistent curse that everyone you know battles. It is such an unrelenting plague that comparisons to the Black Death might apply. But few people die from acne although your social life might seem like it has if you don't take care of the problem before it gets too bad. But problems with acne don’t just afflict the young. Many adults in all ages ranges have occasional outbreaks of the disease.
Unlike a lot of diseases, acne is not a problem that everybody has to go to the doctor to get treatment. Dermatologists would probably like it if we all lined up at their door with every flurry of acne we get. And in some cases when the problem become chronic or with varieties of acne that are genuinely dangerous, medical help is definitely called for. But for most of us, a little common sense and some good home remedies that have worked for millions of people can work for you too.
There is an old saying that goes "the best revenge is living well". That saying also applies to the best acne treatment. And as any mom will tell you, the best treatment for acne is prevention. It really is just a matter of some very simple diet and hygiene lifestyle choices that you can do that will eliminate 90% of the acne problems that most of us go through. Some of those choices include…
. Eliminate fatty snacks from your diet including soft drinks and chips.
. Drink lots of water. Water keeps the skin rinsed out and clean from the inside.
. Reduce the amount of fried foods you eat. Instead, eat more fresh and raw vegetables. The nutrients you get from that diet will give your skin a lot to work with.
. Wash your face with a simple detergent soap at least twice a day but especially before bed. Don't use soaps with a lot of perfumes in them. Use a washcloth and give your skin a good scrubbing. This will damage the existing acne pimples and clean them out and remove excess oils that could become acne overnight.
. Girls take off the make off early in the evening and wash your face well. Give your skin plenty of time to breathe.
. Follow other good health practices such as getting good sleep and eating well rounded meals. It helps your general health which directly benefits your skin.
It really is a matter of common sense to have healthy skin and to fight off acne. You may still have an occasional outbreak. But everybody gets that and if you are consistent in your healthy lifestyle choices, it will be reflected in great looking skin. That makes it worth it to just learn to live well.
When you are in your teenage years, it seems that acne is a persistent curse that everyone you know battles. It is such an unrelenting plague that comparisons to the Black Death might apply. But few people die from acne although your social life might seem like it has if you don't take care of the problem before it gets too bad. But problems with acne don’t just afflict the young. Many adults in all ages ranges have occasional outbreaks of the disease.
Unlike a lot of diseases, acne is not a problem that everybody has to go to the doctor to get treatment. Dermatologists would probably like it if we all lined up at their door with every flurry of acne we get. And in some cases when the problem become chronic or with varieties of acne that are genuinely dangerous, medical help is definitely called for. But for most of us, a little common sense and some good home remedies that have worked for millions of people can work for you too.
There is an old saying that goes "the best revenge is living well". That saying also applies to the best acne treatment. And as any mom will tell you, the best treatment for acne is prevention. It really is just a matter of some very simple diet and hygiene lifestyle choices that you can do that will eliminate 90% of the acne problems that most of us go through. Some of those choices include…
. Eliminate fatty snacks from your diet including soft drinks and chips.
. Drink lots of water. Water keeps the skin rinsed out and clean from the inside.
. Reduce the amount of fried foods you eat. Instead, eat more fresh and raw vegetables. The nutrients you get from that diet will give your skin a lot to work with.
. Wash your face with a simple detergent soap at least twice a day but especially before bed. Don't use soaps with a lot of perfumes in them. Use a washcloth and give your skin a good scrubbing. This will damage the existing acne pimples and clean them out and remove excess oils that could become acne overnight.
. Girls take off the make off early in the evening and wash your face well. Give your skin plenty of time to breathe.
. Follow other good health practices such as getting good sleep and eating well rounded meals. It helps your general health which directly benefits your skin.
It really is a matter of common sense to have healthy skin and to fight off acne. You may still have an occasional outbreak. But everybody gets that and if you are consistent in your healthy lifestyle choices, it will be reflected in great looking skin. That makes it worth it to just learn to live well.
Acne Help
Acne Help
When a teenager realizes that acne is beginning to set in, the sense of panic may be the most frightening thing you have ever experienced. The reason is seems so hopeless is acne moves in on your skin like an alien invasion and there doesn’t seem to be anything you can do to stop it. And there may be no worst time to have a pervasive skin condition take over your life right in the middle of the years when you want to look attractive to the opposite sex and to be considered cool by your friends at school. That last thing you need is acne to ruin all that for you.
Perhaps you turned to the internet and found lots of articles like this one to get the help you need. Actually, you are off on a good start in defeating acne. That is because any time you determine your best course of action is to learn all you can and become educated about a problem, that is always a good first step to solve a problem. Aside the great advice you can find online, maybe the most important thing you will learn is that acne can be beaten. That feeling of panic and fear that you are going to be consumed by it is just that, irrational fear. If you are starting the process of fighting back now by learning all you can, you can get this acne problem under control and drive it from your life if you really want to.
Desire and motivation are key to you beating the curse of acne. Even though there is plenty of help out there for free on how to tackle the problem medically, there still be a war that you have to conduct if you are going to get acne out of your life. It is going to mean you will have some new habits to learn and you must be faithful in those habits every single night. There will be new diet demands that you will need to live up to and perhaps some medications that you should take to give your body what it needs to beat acne. So be prepared to win this war by equipping yourself with a big supply of determination and guts that you will stop at nothing to get rid of acne.
Probably the greatest source of help in beating acne is also the last place you wished to turn for help and that is your parents. Parents and other adults who are part of your life have already fought this battle when they were young. And acne even attacks adults from time to time. But your parents can help you learn to do the cleanings that are needed, to change your diet so you get the greasy foods and junky snacks out of your life and to get the help of a dermatologist if that is needed. They can be your foot soldiers in this war on acne.
Because you will stop at nothing to win, you will be successful in changing your lifestyle so acne doesn’t fit in it any more. If there are uncomfortable elements such as scrubbing your complexion, its worth it to beat this foe. And when the acne recedes, you can plan a celebration with everyone who helped you. And your entire army will be thrilled to see your gorgeous skin because you all worked together to run off the enemy of acne.
When a teenager realizes that acne is beginning to set in, the sense of panic may be the most frightening thing you have ever experienced. The reason is seems so hopeless is acne moves in on your skin like an alien invasion and there doesn’t seem to be anything you can do to stop it. And there may be no worst time to have a pervasive skin condition take over your life right in the middle of the years when you want to look attractive to the opposite sex and to be considered cool by your friends at school. That last thing you need is acne to ruin all that for you.
Perhaps you turned to the internet and found lots of articles like this one to get the help you need. Actually, you are off on a good start in defeating acne. That is because any time you determine your best course of action is to learn all you can and become educated about a problem, that is always a good first step to solve a problem. Aside the great advice you can find online, maybe the most important thing you will learn is that acne can be beaten. That feeling of panic and fear that you are going to be consumed by it is just that, irrational fear. If you are starting the process of fighting back now by learning all you can, you can get this acne problem under control and drive it from your life if you really want to.
Desire and motivation are key to you beating the curse of acne. Even though there is plenty of help out there for free on how to tackle the problem medically, there still be a war that you have to conduct if you are going to get acne out of your life. It is going to mean you will have some new habits to learn and you must be faithful in those habits every single night. There will be new diet demands that you will need to live up to and perhaps some medications that you should take to give your body what it needs to beat acne. So be prepared to win this war by equipping yourself with a big supply of determination and guts that you will stop at nothing to get rid of acne.
Probably the greatest source of help in beating acne is also the last place you wished to turn for help and that is your parents. Parents and other adults who are part of your life have already fought this battle when they were young. And acne even attacks adults from time to time. But your parents can help you learn to do the cleanings that are needed, to change your diet so you get the greasy foods and junky snacks out of your life and to get the help of a dermatologist if that is needed. They can be your foot soldiers in this war on acne.
Because you will stop at nothing to win, you will be successful in changing your lifestyle so acne doesn’t fit in it any more. If there are uncomfortable elements such as scrubbing your complexion, its worth it to beat this foe. And when the acne recedes, you can plan a celebration with everyone who helped you. And your entire army will be thrilled to see your gorgeous skin because you all worked together to run off the enemy of acne.
Acne During Pregnancy
Acne During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of great excitement and many changes as well. In addition to the big changes to a woman's body, there are changes to the family life, the way the home is laid out and even to diet needs during the pregnancy and preparation for the needs for the baby when it arrives. While all of this is very exciting, this much change can be quite stressful on a new mom. So when acne is added to the list of new things to cope with, it is best to be prepared so it doesn’t cause undue concern and perhaps more stress than is called for.
It is important that just as the family of a new mom is sensitive to the emotional issues that pregnancy bring, the arrival of acne can be as much an emotional problem as it is a medical one. This is especially true if the new mom never suffered with acne before so the sudden appearance of skin blemishes only add to a feeling of loosing that girlish appeal because of the bodily changes that come with pregnancy. As a husband of the new mom, its up to you to be knowledgeable about this particular twist to the cycle of pregnancy and to assure your wife that not only is the pregnancy acne not a cause for panic, it will pass quickly and not become a long term skin problem.
The root of the reason that acne makes an appearance during pregnancy is that acne is the result of hormonal changes that get into the bloodstream. This is why teenagers are the biggest population of acne sufferers. After all, who has more hormones surging through their blood than teenagers? Well, similarly pregnancy causes a lot of hormonal changes especially in the first trimester and the result can be a bout of acne.
Treatment of the problem is somewhat similar to how you would treat acne in any other circumstance. However, the use of any medications that is not topical must be done with extreme care. Many oral medications that are perfectly fine for teenagers or other acne sufferers to take must be avoided during pregnancy so you don’t introduce complications during these important months of the development of your child. So if you wish to take an oral acne medication, be sure you check with your pediatrician first to make sure it is absolutely safe. And the wise route is to stick with strictly topical treatments.
While topical treatments and many home remedies can do wonders, there is nothing like good old good diet and hygiene to reduce the impact of acne. And by being aware that not only will the acne clear up after the first trimester, in many cases a woman's skin develops a phenomenal beauty in the later months, that prospect may be all a new mom may need to endure the few weeks that the problem is around because as it true of many of the problems of pregnancy, this too will pass.
Pregnancy is a time of great excitement and many changes as well. In addition to the big changes to a woman's body, there are changes to the family life, the way the home is laid out and even to diet needs during the pregnancy and preparation for the needs for the baby when it arrives. While all of this is very exciting, this much change can be quite stressful on a new mom. So when acne is added to the list of new things to cope with, it is best to be prepared so it doesn’t cause undue concern and perhaps more stress than is called for.
It is important that just as the family of a new mom is sensitive to the emotional issues that pregnancy bring, the arrival of acne can be as much an emotional problem as it is a medical one. This is especially true if the new mom never suffered with acne before so the sudden appearance of skin blemishes only add to a feeling of loosing that girlish appeal because of the bodily changes that come with pregnancy. As a husband of the new mom, its up to you to be knowledgeable about this particular twist to the cycle of pregnancy and to assure your wife that not only is the pregnancy acne not a cause for panic, it will pass quickly and not become a long term skin problem.
The root of the reason that acne makes an appearance during pregnancy is that acne is the result of hormonal changes that get into the bloodstream. This is why teenagers are the biggest population of acne sufferers. After all, who has more hormones surging through their blood than teenagers? Well, similarly pregnancy causes a lot of hormonal changes especially in the first trimester and the result can be a bout of acne.
Treatment of the problem is somewhat similar to how you would treat acne in any other circumstance. However, the use of any medications that is not topical must be done with extreme care. Many oral medications that are perfectly fine for teenagers or other acne sufferers to take must be avoided during pregnancy so you don’t introduce complications during these important months of the development of your child. So if you wish to take an oral acne medication, be sure you check with your pediatrician first to make sure it is absolutely safe. And the wise route is to stick with strictly topical treatments.
While topical treatments and many home remedies can do wonders, there is nothing like good old good diet and hygiene to reduce the impact of acne. And by being aware that not only will the acne clear up after the first trimester, in many cases a woman's skin develops a phenomenal beauty in the later months, that prospect may be all a new mom may need to endure the few weeks that the problem is around because as it true of many of the problems of pregnancy, this too will pass.
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