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Acne Control Tips

19Nov07

For some people, controlling acne outbreaks is easy but for others it’s a daily struggle. Still there are people who fall somewhere in between. They only suffer from occasional outbreaks. No matter which category you fall into, acne is ugly, miserable and depressing. Finding a method to control acne can be a difficult and frustrating process.

Some of the most basic preventive measures for controlling acne are keeping the pores from getting clogged, unclogging infected pores, attacking the bacteria that cause the infection, or reducing the redness associated with acne. To prevent your pores from being clogged, wash your face with a cleanser twice a day. Besides cleansing, use benzoyl peroxide to further clean and dry your skin. Benzoyl peroxide is the active ingredient in Oxy pads and many other cleaning wipes. Another advantage of using benzoyl peroxide is that it can be used in combination with other products to control acne.

Exfoliating is another very popular method of acne control. Exfoliating helps to remove the dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. Dead cells can clog active oil glands on your face and cause acne breakouts. Exfoliating can also make your skin feel much smoother, softer, and healthy. However, some exfoliating agents can be very harsh, make sure you use fruits based exfoliator and test it on a small area of your skin first before using it on your face.

Some acne control products have a dual purpose. Besides exfoliate and remove dead skin cells, they also act as antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agents. Both of these ingredients can help to treat the existing acne and reduce the redness and swelling that often accompanies a breakout. Other common ingredients are sulfur and Azelaic acid. One ingredient to be cautious of using on the face is salicylic acid. While this ingredient can help to prevent the pores from clogging, it can irritate your skin too.

Some people with severe acne may need to consult a dermatologist for help. A dermatologist may suggest a cleansing regime, use lights or lasers to treat and prevent acne breakouts, or prescribe medication. If you are prescribed medication, you should be wary of the side effects, as most acne medication is very harsh, even toxic. Many of these side effects are somewhat discomforting, but others are very permanent. A few acne prescriptions have even been linked with depression, sometimes resulting in suicide.

So remember that prescription medications do have their drawbacks. If you feel that you’re not ready for prescribed medications, try using over-the-counter skin care products such as benzoyl peroxide based creams, salicylic acid treatments, and topical antibiotics first. If over-the-counter solution doesn’t help, then you need to visit a dermatologist before scarring occurs.

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