Acne treatment is a lengthy process which requires endurance and consistency on the patient’s part. Acne treatment is not painful at all but it is a time taking process. The biggest mistake that people make is that as soon as they start getting some result they discontinue the treatment. This actually further worsens the acne condition.

Proper skin care plays a vital role in acne treatment. It helps to reduce and control the acne problem. The following are a few guidelines that will help you to get maximum results during acne treatment.

The first thing which should be remembered and followed at all costs is that you should not pick or squeeze your pimples. It will make acne worse and may cause inflammation on the skin.

• Do not over scrub your skin. Over scrubbing can further aggravate the acne by causing inflammation. Instead it is advised to wash your face twice a day with gentle face wash and pat dry. It will help to keep the acne under control.

• Oily hair can further aggravate acne. If you have oily hair you should keep it off your face and wash your hair daily.

• Avoid using hair products like pomades, gels, anti frizz lotions and sprays. Although these things are not applied on the skin directly, when hair falls on your face, whatever is applied on hair gets transferred on the face thus sometimes causing acne.

• Sometimes sport clothes can cause and aggravate acne. If you are suffering from acne then it is advised to wear cotton cloths under sport clothes to avoid direct skin contact.

• During the acne treatment you should try not to use cosmetics on your skin. If you cannot go without make up than use noncomedogenic cosmetics as they do not clog the pores.

• Use medicines as and when directed by the dermatologist. Try not to change the quantity of acne medication according to your own will; this will further worsen the acne condition. Read the instructions properly and then follow it accordingly.

• Give acne medicines time to do their job. It normally takes 6 to 8 weeks to show improvement in acne depending on the skin condition. You can also ask your dermatologist that how much time is required for your acne treatment. And lastly you should not discontinue your treatment halfway.

• During acne treatment avoid excessive exposure to sunlight. Do not use tanning booths or sun lamps as they are of no help. Tanning can increase the risks of skin cancer. Some acne treatments increase the skin’s sensitivity to the sunlight.

If you follow all the instruction carefully along with your acne treatment you will get the best results. But if it does not work you should consult your dermatologist because in today’s world of medical advancement all types of acne are totally curable.



By: Susan Moro

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There are myths and rumors prevailing regarding acne. Let’s take a look at some other popular beliefs about acne to drive out any other rumors.

Acne Myth 1

Is it true that acne spreads with increased stress? This is not completely true. Actual truth is that stress can have a very minimal or minor influence all by itself. Acne cannot actually caused due to stress.

But stress it can influence reoccurrences of acne as stress increases the body’s creation of a substance called cortisol. This cortisol causes the sebaceous glands to produce increased amounts of sebum oil that can be blocked in pores.

Acne Myth 2

Is Acne is contagious? No, Acne is non-communicable.

Acne Myth 3

You’ll outgrow acne, so just leave it along? This is not true. Acne strikes all ages and is treatable. If the acne is left untreated, it will possibly worsen.

Acne Myth 4

Is exposure to sun helps acne? It is not true in the long run. Actually the sun helps to clear up the blemishes and redden the skin, thus lessening the overall reddish effect of the targeted acne area.

On the other hand the sunrays can damage the skin and actually irritate skin more, worsening any existing acne problems in the course and clogging more pores as skin cells dry up and dismiss quicker than normal.

Acne Myth 5

Is sweating helps clean out your hair follicle areas? This is not true. Actually, body’s oil production increases temporarily, with the strenuous activity, which can actually worsen acne problem areas, causing recurrence or intensification.

Acne Myth 6

Is it true that acne problems are directly proportionate to sexualactivity, or lack thereof? Even this is not true. It does not mean that just because teenagers are going through hormonal changes, this has anything to do with acne.

Both are separate issues. This is even true in case of adults; adult acne and sex are two entirely different issues.

Acne Myth 7

People with acne are dirty and don’t wash enough. This is too false. Acne is the caused due to build up of oil, dead skin cells and bacteria in a closed pore. Dirt has nothing in this process.

Acne Myth 8

Is it true that people with acne should not use moisturizers or other make-up products on their faces? Myth! Today there are many non-comedogenic cosmetics out there specially formulated to not clog pores.

Acne Myth 9

Is there any acne cure? Although at this time, there is no acne cure, there are many acne treatments available that do a great job in treating acne.

Acne Myth 10

Does certain cosmetics or spot treatments will help acne? Myth again. By the time a blemish appears, it has been in the works for a good couple of weeks.

Acne Myth 11

Acne is only on external issue or surface deep; i.e. people shouldn’t make such a big thing out of it? False. Actually, yes, it basically is only on your skin. However, the effects run much more deeper than that in many occasions.

More than 50 % of acne sufferers reported negative comments and other feedback from members of society, regardless of whether or not there was any scarring left for others to see afterwards.

And which results in internal depression and low self-esteem that can be harm emotionally as it is long-term problem. So acne can indeed be a very big issue requiring acne treatment and support.