Acne Causes, Precautions & Treatments
Posted on May 11th, 2008 by admin
Acne Causes, Precautions & Treatments
Acne: During adolescence, acne is most common, more than 85% of teenagers are affected, and frequently continues into adulthood. Mostly acne diminishes over time and tends to disappear, or decrease, after one reaches his or her early twenties. However some individuals will continue to suffer well into their thirties, forties and beyond.
How To get Rid Of Pimples(Acne)
- Clean: Wash your face with a gentle, fragrance & Oil free cleanser; preferably with a nondetergent one labeled pH balanced. If you have oily skin, use a cleanser that contains salicylic acid or benzoil peroxide.
- Treat: Apply a topical acne treatment containing benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, or salicylic acid over your entire face. Before sleep, use a drying spot-treatment product and dab oil-free moisturizer on dry areas. In the morning, apply an oil-free sunscreen gel over the entire face.
- Conceal: With the help of a small makeup brush, dab concealer or cream foundation (same shade as your skin) directly onto the blemish. Use fingertip to wipe away excess concealer around the blemish and, if necessary, apply another coat of concealer.
Other Treatments:
- Topical bactericidals: Widely available OTC bactericidal products containing benzoyl peroxide may be used in mild to moderate acne
- Topical antibiotics
- Oral antibiotics
- Hormonal treatments
- Biological Treatment
- Topical retinoids
- Oral retinoids
- Phototherapy
- Laser treatment: Laser Surgery has been in use for some time to reduce the scars left behind by acne
PLEASE NOTE: For any treatment, please consult your doctor for advice/guidance.
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