Physical appearance is very important for everyone and anything that makes you feel self conscious can be problematic. Acne is treatable and is something that can affect anyone during puberty and even into their 20s and 30s. Living with acne can be very hard, but here is some practical advice on how to do this successfully.
One person you should speak to is your doctor who could give you medication to help with your condition. Many people find that taking medication can make all the difference to their acne. If you are female and use the contraceptive pill this could cause your acne to be more severe. Your doctor may advise you to switch pills and see if this makes a difference, so try it out.
You also need to make sure that you are not aggravating your acne. In other words do not pop any pimples or try to get rid of any scabs yourself. You may want to do this but your acne will become even worse and you could have permanent scars on your face.
If you are a female who suffers from acne you need to be careful with the makeup that you wear. Don’t wear too much as this will clog your pores and make your acne worse. Also make sure that you remove it all each night before you go to bed. Leaving your make up on can also aggravate your condition. Make sure that the make-up remover you use is very mild as this will not damage the skin in any way.
Many acne sufferers find that occasionally using a warm compress over the face can help with their condition. Compresses will gently encourage the pores on the face to open which will improve acne. You need to be aware that overuse of a compress can damage the skin so use them once or twice each week to get the best results.
Understanding some steps to make life easier when you are living with acne can really help a person. Sometimes just knowing that you are doing something positive to improve your skin can make all the difference.
So try out some of the steps mentioned and you could be very surprised at the results. No one enjoys living with acne but with a positive attitude you can work to improve your skin.