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Acne Prevention
Unfortunately, acne is not entirely preventable. However, by washing the face gently twice a day with a mild cleanser and refraining from picking any lesions, one can reduce the chance for acne outbreaks and permanent scarring. An acne outbreak can be a catastrophic event for an individual, but fortunately it is rarely a lifelong problem. Working with your doctor to find the right treatment should improve acne in a matter of months. |
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| Here is a great article we found at the Acne Resource Center. |
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Everyday Tips for Acne Prevention
Acne can tremendously embarrassing for the acne sufferer. It is advisable to maintain the right kind of diet, nutritional balance and proper skin care. Here are some tips that will help you heal your acne:
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- It is advisable to wash your face at least twice a day with sulfur-based soap. Once when you wake up and again when you go to bed. Do not scrub; just give it a smooth touch. Washing your skin over and over again will create more trouble than help you.
- If you have long hair it is advisable to cut it short. Your hair contains oil and when you move, the dust particles do mix up with your hair and when your hair bangs on your face or neck or forehead or the affected area, the situation could worsen. Also wash your hair on a daily basis.
- Take a multi-vitamin daily. Your skin needs proper nutrition.
- It is advisable to take a chromium supplement once a day, as it will heal your pimples quickly.
- Vitamin A protects the skin and prevents acne. It also helps reduce sebum production.
- While going to bed make sure to remove your makeup and it is also advisable not to use any kind of cold cream and lotions. If you really want to wear makeup, make sure that it is water-based.
- Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily. Water helps in cleaning and hydrating the skin and maintaining overall health.
- Alcohol-based lotions and creams are to be avoided completely.
- Wash or change your pillowcase every day.
- Zinc is an antibacterial agent. A diet low in zinc can cause acne breakouts. First use warm water to wash the face (to remove dirt) and use cold water to rinse.
- If you get acne on your body, it is advisable not to wear tight clothes.
- People with acne should avoid sun exposure and use UVA/UVB sunscreen. Oil-based sunscreen should be avoided.
- Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables daily.
- Exercise moderately as it helps in blood circulation and helps eliminate toxins.
- It is advisable to breathe deeply when you feel stressed. Doctors have found out that there is a direct link between stress and acne. Studies have shown that there is increased amount of androgen production when a person is under stress. Not only mental but physical stress such as allergies, surgery etc could activate the androgen production. When androgen is activated the sebaceous glands pumps out more oil/sebum leading to acne.
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