use a skin cream
2007-02-04 23:38:54
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answered by Lynn 2
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Acne is a broad term covering blemishes, blackheads and whiteheads. This condition can strike at any age. While there are many preventative measures you can take to avoid acne, here's how to treat existing acne so that it disappears.
Steps
Stop popping the pimples and zits. This will only risk encouraging your acne to stay due to inflammation, irritation, and possibly infection. If a pimple comes up in a particularly bothersome place, learn how to target a single pimple. And if you're determined to pop, learn how to pop a pimple safely and properly.
Remove dead skin cells regularly by exfoliating. Use an abrasive cloth or scrub, or use an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant like salicylic acid and glycolic acid. Remember that over-exfoliating can actually increase the likelihood of acne by irritating the skin.
It's generally recommended to do this twice a day--once in the morning, and once before bed.
Pat dry, rather than rubbing, since rubbing can cause you to shed more dead skin cells as well as irritate your skin.
Use a good toner. Spray onto face or wipe on with a cotton ball and wipe off with a clean, dry cotton ball. This gets rid of excess cleanser. Good, inexpensive choices include plain witch hazel for normal to dry skin, or 3% hydrogen peroxide for oily skin. Some toners are medicated, too, and this stage is the best stage for putting on a medicated product.
Remove bacteria from your pores. Your skin can become "allergic" to these bacteria. Use bactericidal products containing benzoyl peroxide by rubbing, twice daily, into the pores over the affected region or washing with a medicated soap bar/wash. Keep in mind that this may cause dryness, local irritation and redness.
Maintain a routine. Most acne treatments will take time to work. It usually takes between two and eight weeks before you see any significant improvement, so you are going to have to be patient. Once you've gotten your acne cleared up, it's important to continue with the treatment that's working so it does not return.
Tips
All acne medications cause your skin to break out more than when you started because the cleansers are cleaning out your pores, and causing the skin to regenerate faster. This brings existing acne pimples already under your skin (but not visible yet) to the surface which in turn causes a massive break out. Give the medications about one to two weeks and you will notice a big difference in the quality of your skin.
See a dermatologist. They specialize in skin care and can prescribe you medicines that help you improve it.
Don't stress out! Stressing out only makes acne worse. Find ways to stay calm in your life.
Drink plenty of water. Staying well hydrated can help your condition improve.
Warnings
Do not use too many different types of acne medication at the same time. It can cause more irritation and more acne than when you started.
Consult a doctor if your acne is open or bleeding.
Benzoyl peroxide-based products can bleach hair and fabrics. Be extremely careful using them, as you can end up with ruined towels and shirts.
Make sure you are not allergic to anything mentioned in this article.
Be careful with what prescriptions you take! Some can cause irreversible liver damage. Talk to your doctor or dermatologist before taking them.
2007-02-05 23:38:09
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answered by Kevin 5
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drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. apples are also really good for your complexion. i use the Exposed skin care line. it is expensive, but for me, very worth it. cleared my skin up in days. my skin has not looked this good since i was like 17. i did not get acne until i was an adult. never had it during my teens years, so when i got it, i wanted it gone. i didn't have any luck with proactiv, however i still think it is great because it has helped so many people. just not for me i guess. go to the exposed website. exposedskincare.com. good luck.
2007-02-05 11:08:06
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answered by Tracie 4
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Wash with soap and water is the best you can do.
Get your hormones checked -- acne is the result of very high levels of male hormones and when girls suffer from it there are likely to be side-effects like facial hair.
If so, use a men's-type electric razor to remove it without making the situation worse.
2007-02-05 08:43:19
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answered by Feinschmecker 6
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To avoid pimples use multani mitti as a face pack and use oil-free creams & to lighten the spots try bleaching once a month.
2007-02-07 09:46:01
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answered by diya_hilord 1
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Rub cloves on a flate stone with water and apply it on pimples at night.Do it regularly for 2 weeks.U can see d changes...
gud luck
2007-02-06 08:06:58
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answered by sweetie 1
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Look up a product called "Proactive" online. It's a skin care product specifically for problem skin, including the blackheads you mention. I'm sure they have a website.
2007-02-06 01:49:23
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answered by Angel_Blue 6
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first stop eating junk and oily food,eat a banana with its fiber,drink plenty of water,keep away from dust and pollution,wash face with besan when you are at home.apply mashed neem leaves once in a week.wash face with neem water.
eat veggies n fruits in plenty.wait for a month to see the results
2007-02-05 07:42:01
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answered by vasu 2
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just do not care for them if you will try to do experiments then surely they will become worse. give tem some time they will automatically disappeare its simply an age factor
2007-02-05 08:20:23
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answered by Anonymous
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go to a dermatologist
2007-02-05 14:18:29
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answered by . 7
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