Although there are many acne treatments available on the market today, what might be deemed an effective acne product varies from person to person. Some of the factors involved during a search for acne treatments include a person’s body chemistry, skin type and the severity of the acne. The search may be frustrating and disheartening at times, but once a person does find the right treatment, the results are well worth the effort.

To become and stay acne free, especially in the teenage years, proper skin care habits are an absolute necessity. The most important thing is to keep your skin clean so that your pores do not become clogged and infected with pimples. Pimples are a type of skin irritation, so while you do want to wash your face with soap and water once or twice a day, you must be careful not to over do it. If a person washes his face to freqently it can dry out their skin or damage it with too much scrubbing. Blackheads are not pores clogged with dirt, but instead are open pores that have become infected. No degree of washing will get rid of a blackhead, so there is not a need to scrub at them exceedingly. A reasonable amount of sunlight can help improve acne, but getting a sunburn damages your skin, just like over washing. A person can protect their skin by using a water based sunscreen. Likewise, if you wear makeup, make sure it is water based and not oil based, as oil based makeup is much more likely to clog your pores and cause break outs.

Proper skin care is the foundation for the prevention of future acne break outs. For most people, basic over-the-counter acne treatments will be sufficient to control flare-ups. Commonly used treatments include the ingredients benzoyl peroxide or sulfur. Benzoyl peroxide dries out the skin while cleansing, and sulfur unclogs pores. When combined with other ingredients to treat acne break outs, sulfur can help speed the healing process.

For severe cases, acne treatments may need to include prescription medication or treatments performed by a dermatologist to become acne free. Many of the prescription medication used to treat acne is very harsh and can be painful, in addition to having other side effects. If a dermatologist does prescribe a medication, you should discuss the potential side effects, as they are quite serious in some cases. Many dermatologists have turned to dermabrasion therapy, which removes dead skin cells, and possibly scar tissue, to help unclog pores and give you a clearer complexion. The use of therapy with light is also used by dermatologists to fight acne-causing bacteria beneath the skin, in addition to laser therapy.

The search continues for perfect acne treatments that will help give all individuals an acne-free life. Unfortunately, this miracle cure does not exist yet and probably never will. With all the products and treatments available, though, there is something for everyone to help control break outs and severe acne. Over-the-counter products are good for mild to moderate cases of acne, while a qualified dermatologist best treats severe cases. Be prepared to try a few different acne treatments before you find the one that works best.

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