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Do Not Use Any Acne Medicine On Your Skin - Find Out Why

By: Bee K
 

A lot of people in the country are suffering from acne due to a number of causes which includes heredity, poor diet, stress, unhealthy skincare habits and unhealthy lifestyle. Treating acne may differ depending on the degree of the affliction. If you are one of those people who are suffering from mild acne, you will probably not need strong acne medicine to get rid of the ugly flare-ups on your skin.

Yes, you read that right. As a mild acne sufferer, you can have clear skin within few days without taking acne medicine. This is due to the fact that our body has the immunity to fight against bacteria which are causing havocs on our skin. The only thing you can do is establish a routine facial regime using comedogenic soap and water on your acne prone skin once in the morning and before you go to bed.

When To See A Doctor

If you feel uncomfortable as your acne condition worsens, then it is time to consult the doctor. It is a very unwise move if you decided to self medicate on some acne medicine. You are not helping the condition. On the contrary, you are speeding up your skin damages.

The most common prescription which doctors give are benzoyl peroxide, medicated cream, lotion and gels. These are topical acne medicine used to destroy bacteria on the affected skin. Normally you will see noticeable result within few days time. If by then your acne does not clear then it is advisable for you to visit your doctor again. This could be because the bacteria is resistant to prescribed acne medicine.

The next alternative your doctor might help you is to prescribe oral antibiotic and undergo some other treatments simultaneously. For severe acne, usually it will take you about 6 to 8 weeks to cure, so you have to be patient and try to resist the urge to pick and squeeze it.

For those plagued with severe acne, it is not surprising to find acne scars and blemishes on their affected skin areas. You can opt to remove them via laser treatment. Currently there are a wide variety of different laser treatments using different type of laser light and intensity. It is recommended that you have a talk with your dermatologist on what are the suitable laser treatment you can take to remove your scars and blemishes.

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Bee K has been afflicted by acne since young but she has successfully overcome it. Check out more of her study on how to cure acne, and the best acne treatments available.
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