ACNE CONTROL

Acne Control

Acne control is the biggest problem for most teenagers and many adults. Acne is not just a beauty problem – it also causes all kinds of negative feelings in the minds of acne affected persons. There is nothing more embarrassing than seeing a new puss filled lesion popping up on your face, just before it is time to meet that special someone. Acne also negatively affects the confidence of the person, affecting all areas of her life.

Different people talk about different types of acne control measures. Some good advice, while others trash. Before you learn about acne control measures, it is good to know about the factors that doesn't cause acne. Diet, hygiene, makeup, stress, sex, oily skin, etc are not causes of acne.

However, in some people, certain food items can cause a breakout of acne in the next two-three days. If you have such an experience, identify that specific food item and remove it from your diet.

Accumulation of bacteria in the sebaceous glands causes acne. The most common approach to acne control is with antibacterial or antibiotic usage. Both topical medications and oral medications are recommended for acne control. There is a wide variety of acne products available in the market – both as prescription medications and over the counter products.

People, especially teenagers tend to pop open the lesions, in the hope of fast recovery. In fact, it can cause scars and make the problem worse. You may also increase the inflammation and can lead to infection.

Acne control also requires you to use only one medication at a time. If you mix acne medicines, it can increase the severity of the condition, which is the last thing you want to have. It is also to be noted that you should consult your physician if you are taking medicines for any other conditions. Mix of medicines can cause unfavourable reactions.

Acne control treatment recommended by your dermatologist depends on several factors including the type of acne you have and its severity. The acne control measures can include, in addition to oral and topical medication, exfoliation, laser treatment, hormone treatment and vitamin supplements. Alternative medicine –from India, China, etc also recommend different acne control methods.

When you zero in on acne control measure, make sure you stick to it for 3-4 weeks before results start showing. No medicine is capable of instant results, irrespective of what they say. If some medicine says it gives results in two days, you can be sure that it is a lie. No one medicine works on every skin.

Wash your face daily to get rid of dead cells. Two times a day is enough, but keep in mind acne is not a problem of poor hygiene.

Before attempting any acne control method or medicine, always consult your physician and dermatologist. They can test skin conditions and physical conditions before prescribing the acne control measures. One important thing to keep in mind is, you should not let acne put you down or face away from the society. Accept the fact you have acne and never let it control your life