Thursday, March 19, 2009

Who Should Use Homemade Acne Treatments?

By Stephen Harris

Teenagers know that acne can be a very humiliating and painful disease. Nobody wants to live with that acne face, neither to endure the horrible look of the remaining scars each time they look in the mirror. For most of us, acne goes away with age, but for others it stays forever.

Herbal, natural remedies are the last solution for those who are depressed because of their many procedures they've been through for so many years, hoping to remain acne-free some day. This is how people discovered that masks based on oatmeal can reduce the outbreaks of the disease without adjutant medication.

Before trying any remedy, make sure that you've visited a doctor. Dermatologists can give you medication which can cure your acne, if you are lucky. It is worth trying this as your first step in curing the disease.

During an acne outbreak, the skin should be left alone to heal by itself. No squeezing and scratching is allowed whatsoever. If you love your face and you want to see it clear in the future, don't forget to keep your hands still.

Medical acne solutions are of several types: antibacterials, for eliminating bacteria, comedolytics for opening and cleaning the pores, and anti inflammatories.

Anti-inflammatory medication will reduce swallowing, while antioxidants such as vitamins and minerals will accelerate the healing of your wounds and protect your skin against free radicals. Free radicals are responsible for aging human cells.

Beware not to scratch your pimples and do not tear off the crusts on your wounds. If you do that, you'll be left with deep scars and you may need laser surgery for repairing your face. It is painful and expensive, so you'd better keep your fingernails at home and not scratch the pimples.

What you eat may influence your acne outbreaks. Try to switch to a healthier way of life, with plenty of fruit and vegetables. Drink about 6-8 glasses of water every day and don't forget to wash your face thoroughly every evening.

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