Acne Skin Care
September 4, 2008 · Print This Article
Clear existing lesions, stop new lesions from appearing, and reduce the psychological stress and embarrassment which may be caused by acne. According to the extent of severity the doctor will recommend the necessary medication and the remedies to help in acne skin care. Acne skin care treatments adopt two basic methods, one where the treatment is topical which is applied to the skin directly and the other that is systemic which is internal.
Combinations of oral and topical medicines for acne skin care are advised by the doctor for acute cases. Topical medicines include acne treatment creams, lotions, solutions, or gels.. Wash the affected area twice a day carefully with mild soap. Do not use rough materials to wipe your face. Wash and clean your face as often as possible.
• The facial cleanser which you select for acne skin care should be oil based. They should be mild and non-irritating.
• Excess washing can cause irritation. Wash your face twice a day, both in the morning and evening.
• Use your hands to wash your face. A washcloth may cause irritation to your skin. The act of washing must be considered as simply prepping your skin for medication, nothing more. There is absolutely no need to scrub during washing because washing itself does not clear breakouts since dirt does not cause acne.
• Do not vigorously rub your skin to dry it. Rubbing the skin can cause irritation, and excess irritation can lead to more breakouts. So gently the pat dry your face.
• Use shampoo on your hair regularly.
• Keep hair off the shoulders and face and wash it regularly.
• Avoid shaving as far as possible. While shaving, take care to avoid nicking pimples. Use fresh, clean blades to avoid infection.
• Avoid using makeup or cosmetics in acne prone areas. If you have to, use hypoallergenic cosmetics that are fragrance free.
• Don’t pick, pop, scratch or squeeze your pimples. This may lead to scarring and infections.
• When using over-the-counter treatment for acne, start with the lowest strength and apply once a day after washing. It may take several weeks and never use more than 5% strength without consulting a dermatologist.
