Acne A general Overview

A general overview:

Acne is not a very nice thing to have and of course everyone who suffers from it want to get rid of it, which is understandable. It is quite common among children and teenagers, but also among the adult population. It is a myth that it will just go away as you progress from child to teen to adult.

There are quite a few myths surrounding acne so lets clear a few of the up now.

It is a myth that eating fatty and greasy foods can lead to acne problems. There is absolutely no link between the two. A lot of studies have been conducted and scientists report that this is indeed a myth.

It is a myth that getting a tan can help to clear acne. Having a golden brown glow to your skin will help to cover up the red acne patches but it certainly wont heal it. You may even do more damage with long exposure to UV light creating even more problems for yourself.

It is a myth that washing your face will decrease the number of acne breakouts you have. Removing dirt and oil from your face is a good thing but if you over do it can decrease the essential oils, which can cause irritation and discomfort. It then takes longer for the acne to heal.

It is a myth that you can't wear make up or shave with acne. Yes, you can. As long as they dont clog your pores it is fine. Some products actually contain certain chemicals that help to combat acne.

So there you have a few of the myths surrounding acne but before we get on to any of the acne medicine lets just run through a few simple tips that any sufferer should be doing to help fight acne:

Avoid scrubbing the affected area - if you scrub the area you will create micro breaks in the skin which allow the acne causing bacteria inside. You want to keep the skin as intact as possible to create a natural barrier.

Avoid very cold weather - cold weather, along with hot, can cause pores to clog, which as we know helps acne spread. It sounds a bit silly but always try to keep warm!

Try swimming or other light ex! ercise - this can reduce overall stress, which could be a key factor among acne sufferers.

Clean clothes, sheets, towels and any other daily used fabric more often than usual - this will help to combat the growth of the acne causing bacteria. The less of that around the better! It might mean a bit more washing and ironing but will be worth it in the long run!

In actual fact the best acne medicine is to take good care of the affected areas simply by cleansing it and applying certain creams or gels that are known to cause relief (explained later).

Basic acne skin care involves the following:

-Gently wash the skin about twice a day with a normal skin cleanser. Do not use a rough or hard sponge or anything as this will make it worse and always remember to properly rinse the skin afterwards.

-Apart from cleansing the affected areas try not to touch your acne. Especially don't try and squeeze it as this could cause a break in the skin, which could lead to infection. If this occurs then scarring could be the end result - not good!

-Gentle exfoliation can remove the build up of dead skin cells to help stop it spreading. Again, be sure to cleanse and rinse the affected area thoroughly.

This basic acne skin care will help with the day to day discomfort of acne. There is a lot of good acne medicine on the market today that can also be used to alleviate the problems of acne. Some good acne medicine products are mentioned below.

Cooling Gel Masks - these do not directly rid you of acne but they do help to clear the pores. When used regularly this can be very effective and reduces redness and blemishes and can help to control acne breakouts

Acne Cleansers - there are a lot of these on the market and are all roughly the same. They contain a cocktail of solutions to help clear, tone and generally fight acne. They can be found in any pharmacy or on the internet.

Acne Fighting Masks - these are designed to be worn overnight and help to control the production of excess oi! ls that contribute to the cause of acne. Some of these products are all natural and have had great success. Again, they can mostly be found in any pharmacy or on the internet.

Hopefully this article has been of some help and the methods that have been outlined can be used to alleviate your acne problems.

Oliver Peck - Author