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How to Fight Acne

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By Amy Laine
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Fight Acne
Fight Acne

Acne can be bothersome and can be embarrassing at times. While getting acne is just part of life, fighting acne is possible.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    A big zit: A touch of tea tree oil will help reduce the size of a zit. To help even more apply a cold wash cloth to the zit for 2 minutes then apply a topical hydro-cortisone cream. If a big zit happens right before a big event, visit the dermatologist for a cortisone injection to help acne vanish in about a day.

  2. Step 2

    Bumps forming under the skin: The bumps, other words known as pimples can can be painful and can pop up quickly. To reduce swelling wrap an ice cube in a paper towel and apply to pimple for up to 2 minutes. Repeat process two to three times a day. To smooth the pain of acne spread a small amount of tea tree oil on the pimple.

  3. Step 3

    Flaking skin: Do not peel off the skin, instead apply a cream based cleanser in a circular motion. Then use a 1 percent hydro-cortisone cream to calm further acne irritation.

Tips & Warnings
  • If constantly waking up with blemishes in the morning try changing to a lighter night cream.
  • Change pillow cases every night when acne is active.

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amylaine said

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on 3/21/2009 Most oil free name brand and some generic acne creams will have hydro-cortisone in them that you can find at many retailers. Tea tree oil can be found with herbal applicants in the pharmaceuticals.

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on 11/26/2008 where or in what product would I find "hydro-cortizone" I'm a little confused. and I found no such luck when looking for tea tree oil, sigh.

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on 11/10/2008 Excellent tips- thanks for the advice!

amberdawn said

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on 11/9/2008 Great tips! I didn't know about hydro-cortizone. I have always had good luck with benzoil peroxide, but I know not every product works for every person :) 5*

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