Acne Care for your skin
How Should People With Acne
Care for Their Skin?
Clean Skin Gently
Most doctors recommend that people with acne gently wash
their skin with a mild cleanser, once in the morning and once in the
evening and after heavy exercise. Some people with acne may try to stop
outbreaks and oil production by scrubbing their skin and using strong
detergent soaps and rough scrub pads. However, scrubbing will not improve
acne; in fact, it can make the problem worse. Patients should ask their
doctor or another health professional for advice on the best type of
cleanser to use. Patients should wash their face from under the jaw
to the hairline. It is important that patients thoroughly rinse their
skin after washing it. Astringents are not recommended unless the skin
is very oily, and then they should be used only on oily spots. Doctors
also recommend that patients regularly shampoo their hair. Those with
oily hair may want to shampoo it every day.
Avoid Frequent Handling of the Skin
People who squeeze, pinch, or pick their blemishes risk
developing scars or dark blotches. People should avoid rubbing and touching
their skin lesions.
Shave Carefully
Men who shave and who have acne can test both electric
and safety razors to see which is more comfortable. Men who use a safety
razor should use a sharp blade and soften their beard thoroughly with
soap and water before applying shaving cream. Nicking blemishes can
be avoided by shaving lightly and only when necessary.
Avoid a Sunburn or Suntan
Many of the medicines used to treat acne can make a person
more prone to sunburn. A sunburn that reddens the skin or suntan that
darkens the skin may make blemishes less visible and make the skin feel
drier. However, these benefits are only temporary, and there are known
risks of excessive sun exposure, such as more rapid skin aging and a
risk of developing skin cancer.
Choose Cosmetics Carefully
People being treated for acne often need to change some
of the cosmetics they use. All cosmetics, such as foundation, blush,
eye shadow, and moisturizers, should be oil free. Patients may find
it difficult to apply foundation evenly during the first few weeks of
treatment because the skin may be red or scaly, particularly with the
use of topical tretinoin or benzoyl peroxide. Oily hair products may
eventually spread over the forehead, causing closed comedones. Products
that are labeled as noncomedogenic (do not promote the formation of
closed pores) should be used; in some people, however, even these products
may cause acne.
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