Acne is the most common skin condition. Its sufferers can be left with scars and lowered self-esteem. The psychological effects of acne can sometimes be worse than the physical effects. Our skin is our largest and most visible organ, it's important that our outward appearance be acceptable to others.
Acne makes it almost unbearable to be seen by others and can cause years of emotional scarring. Although there are many acne treatment products available on the market today, it's difficult to know which one will work best for you.
treat acne is to change your pillowcase every night. Our faces secrete oils all the time. Throughout the day, our skin also collects dirt and bacteria. Overnight, these oils, dirt, and bacteria build up in the fibers of our pillowcases.
Switching your pillowcase with a fresh one each night is a good way to reduce the amount of oils and bacteria that are spread to our faces at night.
When our skin is pressed against this material for eight hours each night for several nights, the bacteria and oils build up and eventually cause our skin to break out. If you notice that your skin is especially bad in the morning, this is probably true for you. Switching your pillowcase with a fresh one each night is a good way to reduce the amount of oils
and bacteria that are spread to our faces at night.
It may seem tedious, but it's a small price to pay when it comes to acne treatment. It is also recommended that you replace your pillows every couple of months or so, as oil and bacteria will seep through your pillowcases and into the pillow eventually.
If that process doesn't work, try visiting a dermatologist or trying over-the-counter medications. A visit to the dermatologist's office will be time-consuming and expensive, but he or she will know how to best treat your specific skin type as well as prescribe stronger medications that are not available over-the counter.
Since everybody's skin is different and they each react to medications and treatments differently, it is possible that you will still have to try out several different prescriptions before you find the one that works best for you. Although the dermatologist can prescribe based on your specific skin type, there's no sure way to tell how your skin will react to a certain medication. In addition to topical creams, your dermatologist might also prescribe antibiotics, hormones, or anti-inflammatories, which can all be effective against acne.
With over-the-counter products, you will almost definitely need to try several before finding one that works best with you. Start with a simple, non-irritating soap that is designed to help treat acne. Perhaps all you need is a light soap, and it's better to use the simplest product possible.
If that doesn't work, try a product that contains either benzoyl peroxide or retinoids. Benzoyl peroxide can be found in creams and gels and is shown to be very effective in the treatment of acne. If you use a product with benzoyl peroxide, be sure to apply lotion or a light moisturizer after applying the gel or cream as it tends to dry out the skin. Retinoids contain vitamin A which has also been proven effective in some cases.
There are also medical procedures that may help treat acne. Dermabrasion is a procedure in which the skin is deeply exfoliated, removing dead skin cells and promoting the growth and emergence of new skin cells. It can take months to fully heal from this painful procedure, but it has been proven especially effective with removing acne scars. Phototherapy is also helpful as is kills the bacteria and burns the glands and follicles that become infected and cause acne. The downside of this treatment is that it must be performed regularly in order to be effective.
Whether you've been able to improve your acne, an excellent suggestion is to wear sunscreen every day and properly protect your skin. Depending on skin type, the sun can either dry out your skin or increase its oil production. This may irritate it or increase the likelihood of bacterial spreading. Also, sun exposure will prolong the red skin discoloration associated with acne.
Whether you have acne scars or active blemishes, sun exposure will exacerbate this discoloration, making your acne or scars even more noticeable. Daily sunscreen application will improve your acne in the long run.
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