How To Get Rid Of Acne
HOW TO GET RID OF ACNE
Acne is a serious condition of the skin in which the hair follicles are blocked by oil and dead skin. Acne usually appears on the skin, neck, chest, shoulders, back and the face. It is common among teenagers and most people will generally suffer from acne at some point in life. The excess oil may be as a result of hormonal imbalance, stress among other causes. the condition causes distress and scar the skin, the pimples and bumps heal slowly and if not treated others start cropping up. I can be inform of non-inflammatory or inflammatory lesions, or mixture of both.
A few years ago, I had the worst experience with acne. At first I developed whiteheads with closed plugged pores on the face. I assumed they would clear but after a few days the pores started opening up producing a brown oily material especially on the sunny days. Later I got papules which were small red and tender. They were painful whenever I touched them. After two days they had grown bigger and I decided to get rid of them by squeezing them with my hands. When I tried to remove the pimples they were producing pus at the tips.
This is when I realized something was wrong and started looking for a dermatologist. I called and booked an appointment the following week with the dermatologist. The pimples grew into big and bumpy beneath the skin. By the time I went to see the dermatologist the lumps had grown big and were filled with pus under the skin. I did not believe that my smooth beautiful face was gone. The dermatologist said I was suffering from acne vulgaris in which there is blockage and inflammation of hair follicles and their accompanying sebaceous glands. I received treatment and got my glowing, healthy and pimple free face back.
Tips on getting rid of acne
There are many ways to manage and prevent acne. The first one is to wash the face twice daily with a cleanser that can restore the skins acidic nature which prevents growth of acne, if you have a sensitive skin use the oil cleansing method. The cleanser should have a balanced pH. After cleaning the face, use an oil free make up remover and never sleep with the make up on.
After you wash your face, exfoliate dead skin cells, apply a face mask and a toner. Apply a moisturizer to ensure that your skin does not dry up. A dry skin will make the body compensate by creating sebum.
You can visit a dermatologist and have your skin checked. You will receive treatment depending on the condition of your skin. You will have medications prescribed in particularly in bad cases of acne. It is advisable to seek treatment early before the condition becomes chronic
You can also treat acne with lifestyle changes. Make sure you exercise regularly since this lowers stress levels reducing oil production as well as cleaning out dead skin cells in addition eat healthy food with proper nutrients, taking plenty of water and getting enough sleep.
