Acne vulgaris, commonly known as “pimples”, is an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous follicles. It is a common problem among adolescents, but it could occur in adults, too. Adult acne tend to be low-grade and chronic. Aside from its physical effects, it can also bring emotional and psychological effects to a patient.
Acne is preventable, although some patients appear more predisposed to the disease, especially those with hereditary influences and taking some medications that can cause acne. Because it is a common problem, many tend to take it for granted until it worsens. Although, there are numerous acne medications available in the pharmacy, not many of them may prove useful for curing your acne. We have to bear in mind that prevention is always better than cure.
Here are some simple ways to prevent acne:
1. Wash your face regularly but avoid washing too much as it may create more damage to your skin. Washing can help remove excess oils and dead skin cells. Washing twice daily gently is all that is required.
2. Clean your face gently (without scrubbing or hard rubbing) using a gentle cleanser. Avoid using soap as much as possible because it can cause drying and breakouts. Seek a dermatologists advice on some gentle dermatological products for your skin.
3. Wash your face after exercising because sweat can clog your pores and lead to breakouts. Sweat, along with skin oils, can lead to trapped dirts and bacteria on your pores.
4. Don’t squeeze, pop or pick your acne because it might lead to irritation, infection and scarring. We have been hearing these to our parents and it appears that they are right.
5. Avoid using hair gel or spray as much as possible. These formulations contain oil that may worsen your acne. Or if you can’t live without your hair gel or spray, make sure to keep it away from your face.
6. When sleeping, try to make sure your hair isn’t in your face. Hair, according to some studies, is a good oil carrier.
7. Always use clean towels and pillowcases. Dirty towels and pillowcases may harbor bacteria and dirt, which are among the causes of acne.
8. For girls, remove your makeups when going to sleep Makeup can also lead to clogging of your pores and trapping of dirts and bacteria.
9. Avoid stress and get enough sleep. Getting enough sleep for at least 8 hours everyday can boost your immune system. We know that our immune system helps in preventing invasion of foreign materials to our body, which include bacteria.
10. Always seek your dermatologist’s advice when trying out a new skin product. Some products can have comedogenic or acnegenic effects, which means they have tendencies to cause acne.
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Apr 18, 2008 at 14:02:46
Those tips above are the safest and cheapest ways in preventing acne or so to say, preventing acne from worsening. However, there are people who are impatient to see the results that’s why they go for over the counter medicines that are used to treat acne. The thing is, one must have to be very careful in choosing the right treatment for them to avoid irritation. It would be best to consult experts or to search for valid and informative resources that could help them with their problem.
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May 13, 2008 at 21:41:11
Now this is the sort of advice that the youth needs … I really hate people straight away suggesting to use this cream or that cream … or apply this or apply that …..
First all those acne victoms should try to remove it the natural way … by avoiding all those things and activities which let the acne grow….
Good job
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Jul 24, 2008 at 03:26:32
Acne scarring is perhaps worse than the acne itself.
My acne scars weren’t horrible. They probably weren’t even that noticeable after I put on my foundation. However, I certainly noticed them and that was all it took to bother ME.
If you’ve got acne scars, you may feel a bit helpless. But you don’t have to because there are alternatives to getting rid of acne scars. And you CAN do something about it.
So what do you do about it? Well, there is totally a solution … actually there are many.
These are NATURAL treatments.
Now, just because you hear the word “natural”, I don’t want you to shake your head and think you need to just buy some over the counter miracle cream. These remedies WORK! And you’ll find that by consistently using them, your acne scars WILL fade just like mine did.
So without further ado, here are my favorite natural acne scar solutions:
Vitamin E
. Vitamin E naturally heals scars by moisterizing the damaged skin. Use it everyday to fade away acne scars.
Don’t underestimate the power of this healing lotion. You can get it at any drugstore in topical form. I have a HUGE bottle of it under my sink
Cocoa Butter
This one should be used carefully. If your acne is not already under control, cocoa butter does pose the threat of additional breakouts. However, if you’re using the 3 Day Cure technique and your skin is finally clear, this is a powerful healing tool. Cocoa Butter will soften skin, lighten the scars and make them fade into nothing. I love this one. By the way, Cocoa Butter also works great on fading stretch marks.
Honey
Okay, this is totally gonna change your life! Honey works overtime on acne & acne scars. Yes, Honey! When I first learned about this natural remedy, I was pretty bewildered. The sound of it alone is confusing. Honey is a sticky, sugary substance. How can it possibly clear up skin?
Honey kills bacteria while simultaneously lessens the red look of irritated skin. The acidity in the honey evens out your skin tone, shrinks current pimples and will give your skin a softer feel. Listen, I know you may be skeptical of this solution. I was at first, then I tried it. This natural acne scar remedy works great.
Lemon
Lemon will help clear up acne as well as fade acne scars. Plus your face will smell like a freshly shined harwood floor, so that’s a plus
The acidity in the juice will lighten the redness of the scars and balance your skin’s pH levels to prevent future breakouts. Give it a shot.
You can find a lot of other natural acne treatments and acne scar treatments by visiting:
http://www.Natural-Acne-Control.com
Aug 9, 2008 at 19:55:55
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