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Acne Treatment You Should
Consider First
by Chris
Haycock
Acne can vary from mild to very severe, with the severe
conditions being extremely debilitating and distressing. It is also one of the
commonest forms of skin disorder, affecting almost one person in sixteen in
America alone, that's about 17 million people. And almost 85% of the population
between the ages of 12 and 24 years will experience some form of acne during
that period.
Of course although it is mainly seen as a young persons problem, acne is
certainly not restricted to them and many adults suffer. Women seem to be more
prone to acne in adulthood, with over a quarter of women in their forties
reporting problems.
Fortunately there are things that we can do to lessen the chances of us
getting acne, and to cope with it if we are unfortunate enough to be affected.
Probably the most basic thing is personal hygiene. Good practice is to clean
your skin at least twice a day. Use a mild cleanser, and don't scrub your skin,
this can aggravate acne and spread it. Be gentle, and dry your skin by patting
it with a towel rather than rubbing it. Also don't forget to change your towels
regularly.
On the subject of changing, change your clothes frequently, paying
particular attention to the garments worn next to the skin. Go for natural
fabrics such as cotton. Avoid wearing synthetics such as nylon and lycra these
will trap body moisture and warmth enabling the acne causing bacteria to
multiply and spread. Loose, comfortable fitting clothing is best.
When you wash your clothes, pay attention to the detergent you use. Go for a
hypoallergenic detergent, these may be a little dearer but will not contain the
sometimes harsh chemicals contained in many "ordinary" brands, some of them
having been associated with cancer amongst other things. Your skin will thank
you, and your incidence of acne will be less.
Exercise is very beneficial in the treatment and prevention of acne. One big
benefit of exercise is the production of endorphins which are natural stress
busters, and any acne sufferer will know that stress and depression will
aggravate the condition. Of course it never hurts to keep fit anyway, but just a
brisk walk two or three times a week will help. Remember to wear comfortable,
loose clothing, preferably cotton, as mentioned before.
You can also help treat your acne with some common items found in most
homes. Try dipping some cotton wool into the juice of freshly squeezed oranges
and lemons. Dab it onto the affected areas. Let it dry, then gently wash off
after about half an hour.
If you don't mind the smell, you can use fresh garlic, just peel the cloves,
cut in half and rub on the acne. The natural antibiotic effect works wonders. In
a similar vein, and less smelly, you can use potatoes as well, just peel and
slice and rub onto your skin.
Not only do these help fight the acne, minimizing redness, soreness, and
itching, they also have a gentle cleansing effect on your skin. Try using some
or all of the above and start managing your acne instead of it managing you.
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