Sunday, November 30, 2008

Mistakes to Avoid if You Want to Get Rid of Your Acne

By Marcel Stephenson

There is nothing nice about acne, millions are struggling with it daily, and the number is increasing. But, if you are making these mistakes when treating your acne, you are actually worsening it, and your might have acne for a long time ahead.

1. Squeezing and Scratching

Squeezing your pimples is definitely out. You could be shoving puss back into the pores, so instead of coming out, it's going back in. This makes the affected area worse and it also spreads bacteria which causes more infection and aggravates the problem.

2. Scrubbing

The area that is affected by acne must not be scrubbed. It will only end up oozing, with open sores. This will take longer to heal and is prone to get infected.

The more you scrub, the worse it will get. Use a mild treatment instead. A non-allergic, mild soap is the best option. If you really want to make sure the area is kept clean, you can use the soap with a soft cloth, three times a day. This will prevent the area form becoming re-infected.

3. Stop with Make-Up

Make-up clogs your pores, so you will have to stop using it for a while. The areas that are infected need to be able to breathe to heal.

4. Medication

Use over the counter medication with caution as they could be too harsh for your skin and cause irritation. Don't overdo the medication because it can make the condition worse.

To summarize, if you have a very severe case of acne, seeing a dermatologist is probably the best. Blasting your pimples with harsh creams and ointments and squeezing pimples is going to make the condition worse and leave you with scars. Choose products wisely and stick to the right treatment for your skin type. - 16650

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