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By M.D.
Stracener
Acne is a broad term which includes blemishes, blackheads, and whiteheads. Acne can
strike at any age. Effective acne treatments are sometimes
difficult to find, and understanding acne and prevention can be
frustrating. Here are some acne treatment tips that have worked for
many. Although acne isn’t life threatening it can be uncomfortable
and hard on your ego. There has always been a debate about the
actual cause of acne. The actual cause isn’t as important as finding
a cure.
So is there a
cure for acne? Well yes and no. There are many products available
and for some they are a cure, for others they do not help. A cure is
only a cure when you find a product that works for you. Most acne
treatments will take time to work. It usually takes around 8 weeks
before you see any significant improvement so you are going to have
to be patient. Once you’ve got your acne cleared up it’s important
to continue with the treatment that’s working so it does not return.
If you have serious acne it is best to consult a dermatologist. However in milder cases
you will often be able to get it under control by yourself just by
preservering. Try these tips to conquer your acne.
Exercise
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Regular exercise helps keep your whole body in shape. It builds your
immune system and helps eliminate toxins from the body. It’s a great
start to fighting acne.
Diet
- You need to eat at least 5 servings of fresh fruit
and vegetables each day. Fresh fruit and vegetables are full of
nutrients that your body needs. They boost the immune system and are
good antioxidants. They can work towards helping you get rid of the
acne. Try to avoid refined sugars and fatty foods which have are not
good for you or your skin. You also need to drink at least 8 glasses
of water a day to flush your system of toxins.
Cosmetics -
Choose cosmetics that are water based and hypo-allergenic. Avoid oil
free products, coal tar derivatives, and heavy creams. Make sure you
wash your skin thoroughly every night to remove makeup residue.
Hormones - Hormones can play a role in acne flare ups and
they can be used to reduce outbreaks. Your doctor may decide to use
HRT to eliminate or reduce your acne outbreaks.
Clean Skin -
You need to avoid harsh scrubbing of your face but you also need to
thoroughly clean your skin nightly. Use a mild cleaning regime every
night. Once or twice a week you should also use an exfoliator to
gently remove damaged skin and unplug pores.
Shaving - Is
actually a great exfoliating treatment the removes dead skin.
However you should never shave an area that is infected or inflamed.
Always use a shaving cream if your skin is sensitive.
Stress
- Can be a contributing factor to acne so try to relax and unwind.
Emotions trigger chemical reactions in the body which can cause an
outbreak.
You can help control your acne outbreaks by
following these simple steps. What are you waiting
for?
MD Stracener from The Acne Cure has been serving customers for
over 20 years Acne Center
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