How to Control Acne Breakouts
If you are one of the 17 million Acne suffers who have tried anything and everything to control your acne, you are not alone. Acne Vulgaris is a skin disease that can plague your face, back or chest with ugly pimples and scars. The sebaceous glands produce too much oil and become clogged, which results in pimples. Acne can cause depression and low self esteem if left untreated. Acne can range from mild to severe acne in teenagers and adults.
The hard part about controlling your acne is trying to figure out what acne medications that will help improve your skin. For some acne suffers, treating mild acne is simple to treat with a topical acne cream such as benzoyl peroxide.
If you suffer from severe cystic acne, a topical cream might not be the solution for you, and might require a more aggressive approach. It is important to pay close attention to your acne breakouts. Remember, controlling your acne is a trial and error process that only you can solve. Here is how you can control your acne brekouts:
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Instructions
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Visit a Dermatologist:
If you are lucky to have health insurance, making an appointment with a dermatologist is not a bad place to start. A good dermatologist can help you make an informed decision about how control your acne through topical creams, antibiotics or medication such as Accutane. -
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Drink More Water:
If you are not drinking enough water, it would not hurt to drink more water to flush out any toxins in your system. It is recommended to drink at least drink eight glasses of water a day. Try to stay away from sodas and too much sugar in your diet. -
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Research Vitamin Supplements:
Many people are finding huge success with vitamin supplements such as: B Complex vitamins, Vitamin E, and Zinc are just a few examples of vitamins that are helping people control acne. -
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Topical Acne Creams:
There are tons of topical acne creams that can help reduce pimples. It might cost you a bit of money but try benzoyl peroxide, Salicylic acid, or Glycolic Acid creams. Treating your acne externally is just half the battle. Pay close attention if the cream you are using is actually helping improve your acne or making it worse. Go online to read product reviews before heading to the store to buy an over-the-counter cream. -
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Avoid Milk and Dairy Products:
The hormones in milk might be causing your acne breakouts. It might be a good idea to stay away from milk and some dairy products. An alternative to whole milk might be soy milk. -
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Tea Tree Oil is available at some grocery stores and at all health food stores. Tea tree oil really kills the bacteria on you face, leaving your skin squeeky clean. You can use it as an astringent after you wash your face.
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Apple Cider Vinegar:
Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar or using it topically has helped some people control their acne. I have tried this, and I can't say this helped my acne, but it might work for you. Apple Cider Vinegar has a very strong pungent smell. Be careful using it on your face, dilute with water before using it on your face, it could give you a nasty rash. -
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Drink Cranberry Juice:
For some reason, drinking cranberry juice and taking cranberry supplements, helped me control my acne breakouts. It is the only juice I drink, since I avoid sodas all together. Cranberry Juice is something that really worked for me, and it tastes great. -
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Find Online Acne Forums:
They say there is strength in numbers, finding online support has been quite helpful in trying to understand your acne. Online acne support groups provide useful information about acne along with product reviews from REAL acne sufferers about over-the-counter products, home remedies, medications, and vitamin supplements.
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Tips & Warnings
Do your research, before trying any new acne medication, cream or supplement.
Know the pros and cons of any new acne product before paying money.
