How to deal with acne can be designed based on the severity of the condition.
Treat mild acne
Light acne consists of blackheads, whiteheads, and small pustules. Mild acne can be treated with many treatments.
• Wash your skin gently with warm water and mild cleansers twice daily to remove excess oil, dead skin cells, and dust. Do not rub your skin. You may be advised to use a freely sold cleanser, but your skin can be dry. Follow the instructions and contact your doctor if you have any problems.
• Apply benzoyl peroxide to your skin to reduce excess oil.
• Apply salicylic acid and welirang to treat whiteheads and blackheads.
If you do not see any progress after 8 weeks of trying treatment, you should consult a doctor and he will prescribe other medications.
Medium to severe acne consists of blackheads, whiteheads, papules, and nodules that radiate into large areas of the face or other body parts (many acne). This moderate to severe acne can be treated but the treatment is more complicated. Your doctor may advise you to use topical antibiotics or retinoic acids such as creams or lotions. Retinoic acid can help prevent bleackhead and whitehead on the skin.
Your doctor may also prescribe oral antibiotics to begin the healing process. However, if you use birth control pills, these pills can affect antibiotics. Ask your doctor about a second method of contraception.
Benzoyl peroxide can also be applied to acne to treat symptoms.
Your skin will become more susceptible to sunlight as long as you use antibiotics, so remember to protect your skin with sunscreen and clothing.
Severe acne consists of deep stone pimples. This type requires the most complicated treatment. Severe acne can cause redness, swelling, and skin damage. You can not treat these acne at home with home remedies, but dermatologists can help and he can prescribe oral antibiotics. Large cystic acne can be injected drugs to make it smaller.
A stronger drug called Accutane is used when other drugs do not work. However, Accutane should only be used strictly under a doctor's prescription. Do not overuse this drug or pass one dose. This can cause severe side effects.
Sometimes, your cyst should be dried or removed. Do not scratch it, scratch it, break it, or squeeze it dry at home. You can make the situation worse with infections and large scars. Dermatologists have the ability and equipment to dry the cyst safely.
See a doctor or dermatologist if you do not see any progress after 6 to 8 weeks.
Acne has several types and each type requires special care methods. Determine your acne type carefully before treating it. You can find dermatologists for professional diagnosis and care.
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I am lucky to have never suffered with acne �� but I had plenty of friends that did. Might have to save this for my own boys once they hit teenage years !
Ger ( It's Me & Ethan )