How To Wage A War With Acne

Most people know about the skin condition called acne that may affect the face, shoulders, neck or chest with inflamed pores. Acne can affect anyone, no matter what their age.

When skin cells die off, they can mix with the oils of the skin to plug the pores. In mild cases of acne, these plugs appear as blackheads. In more severe case, the bacteria of the skin cause infection and the problem becomes worse.

Hormonal changes in the body seem to trigger acne. Therefore it is prevalent in teens, women at different parts of their menstrual cycle or during pregnancy or when starting or stopping birth control pills.

If the affected area becomes infected can leave permanent acne scarring. Facial scaring may affect a person’s self confidence.

You can find many treatments for acne. Some are based on scientific study, while others are simply old wives tales. Products that contain benzyl peroxide have been shown effective for many teens. An antibacterial cleanser can also help to remove dead skin cells and bacteria to prevent further outbreaks.

Adults should avoid using benzyl peroxide, and the preferred over the counter treatments for adults contain salicylic acid.

When you have an outbreak of acne, you should avoid squeezing, picking or touching the skin that is already irritated. This can cause the scaring to become even worse.

If you have tried the over the counter products and your acne is not getting better, see your doctor or dermatologist. They will know further treatment options that can help to keep the acne from becoming infected and causing more scaring.

Prevention of acne is not always possible, however you can take steps to lower the risk of it causing a permanent scar.

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