Thursday, March 15, 2007

Acne Prevention Tips For Teenagers And Adults

While there is no cure for acne, there are plenty of treatmentsand many ways to reduce the risk of an acne break out, here aresome tips.While you cant 100% prevent an acne breakout, you can in manycases reduce the risk of a break out. In order to prevent anacne breakout, you should recognize how many acne breakoutsoccur.Acne breakouts occur usually due to sebum which is oil in thepores of the skin becoming clogged and infected with P. Acnesbacteria. P. Acnes bacteria feed off of sebum and are usuallythe main cause of acne. You can help prevent acne breakouts byreducing the amount of sebum being created in the skins pores,unclogging pores and removing sebum and P. Acne bacteria fromthe skin.Wash Your Face Twice Each DayYou should wash your face twice each day, once in the morningand once before going to bed. When washing your face, use warmwater, a soft cloth and soap that is sensitive and wont harmyour skin. Some people use anti bacterial soap to better fightP. acnes bacteria.Never Pop a Pimple CarelesslyIf you have a pimple on your face, do not rub it or pop itcarelessly. Popping a pimple can actually cause an acnebreakout, because you are releasing sebum, P. acnes bacteriaand other cellular material all over your face. Make sure youpop your pimple carefully and remove all the contents from thepimple so they do not stay on your face.Consult with a Pharmacist or DermatologistMany people that suffer from acne should consult with theirpharmacist or dermatologist to create a plan of action toreduce their acne breakouts. Most people need to experimentwith different products before finding one that is right fortheir acne and skin type. Your dermatologist or pharmacist canhelp you find the right products that can not only help youfight your current acne, but also prevent a larger number ofacne breakouts in the future.About The Author: Please visit http://www.accutaneandacne formore information about acne.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

good idea

Anonymous said...

Good point of view.