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How to Prevent Acne
By Greg Mauro
Just about everyone will experience acne at some point in their
life, though with varying severity and age. There are many
things you can do, however, to combat and even prevent
breakouts.
The first thing you can do to help prevent the spread of acne is
the hardest: do not pop or pick at the acne. This causes the
lesions to become inflamed and spreads the bacteria/oil build
up. This is also the main action which leads to acne scarring.
Next, knowing that the cause of acne is oil build-up beneath
clogged pores, do all you can to prevent both the build-up oil
and clogged pores. Be sure to wash your face twice a day with
a mild soap and pat dry. Avoid oil based products and irritants
such as airborne grease (common is fast food restaurants) and
friction (e.g. constant pressure on the face from sports
equipment).
Also, prevent acne while you sleep. Before going to bed, be
sure to wash your face with a mild soap, especially if you were
wearing make-up that day. Other things you can do is make
sure your hair is pulled away from your face while you sleep,
and wash your pillow cases often.
There are also a handful of medicines that can be prescribed by
your doctor. Most are topical treatments that are usually
accompanied by moisturizers. In extreme cases, your doctor
may prescribe Accutane ¨C a more powerful treatment for acne.
Make sure you discuss this option thoroughly with your doctor
as this pill has been known to cause birth defects.
Drug store shelves are also lined with many over-the-counter
solutions to fighting acne. One of the most common ingredients
in these is Benzoyl Peroxide which must be applied for several
weeks before its effects can be noticed. Such is the case most
acne solutions: do not expect ˇ°over night resultsˇ±. Prescription
and non-prescription solution alike usually take several weeks
to months before their effectiveness sets in.
The last thing you can do is adjust your diet to help prevent
acne. Though chocolate and pizza do not cause acne (as was
commonly believed), a healthy diet can help ward off infections.
Also, drinking plenty of water can flush your system of things
detrimental to your skin.
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