Your best acne solution

There is no best acne solution on the market because we all have different skin and different reasons for suffering from acne and the scars left behind. So again trial and error is important. Begin with good basic hygiene, change your diet and see if that improves your condition.

If nothing improves then try some essential oils, such as tea tree oil or lavender, and non-chemical treatments which are widely available on the internet and in local shops. If again nothing improves the next step is to buy an over the counter remedy. There are many products available but one that has had very good results is ProActiv. Magazines have reported tests, using this product,on members of the public  and have had a good response. Another is Acnezine which works on both teenagers and adults and again has reported good results.

The next step is prescription medication which can be arranged through your doctor. Some of these have the potential to give side effects in a few individuals. The final course of action is dermatologists and trying some of the dermabrasion and laser technology available at the moment. All in all many different methods and treatments to try. Some if not all should improve your condition.

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Diet for acne

We are all different but many of us react to food and drink in the same way. Western culture over recent years has introduced more fast food, junk food, fizzy drinks and pre-packaged meals. All of these are causing acne problems to escalate. In the US alone 17 million people a year suffer from acne on their upper bodies and faces.

Trial and error with your diet is the easy answer on what to eat and drink. Cut out chocolate and dairy products and  if  you see a reduction in episodes then you are on the right track. It is thought that sugar is a major contributing factor in acne and too many carbohydrates makes the problem worse.

Certainly eating a more balanced, rounded diet will improve the general condition of your skin. Fruit and vegetables will increase your vitamin c and your skin will start to produce less oil and therefore reduce the amount of bacteria it produces. Meat from a butchers and not pre-packed can also help as the likelihood of less additives can be a bonus.

Not everyone suffers for the same reasons so a close look at your lifestyle and eating habits is the sensible place to start in trying to control or stop acne breakouts.

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Acne tip

Regular washing a good personal hygiene is a good place to start. Use a clean towel when drying affected areas. Do not share a towel with anyone else. There is no evidence to suggest that acne is catching but common sense is advisable. Regular changes of pillow cases is a good idea because of the amount we sweat during the night and the bacteria that is living on your pillowcase may cause further breakouts and may also worsen your acne.

Hats and sweatbands also carry bacteria so if possible stop wearing them or at least wash regularly. Tea and coffee are thought to cause acne in some people so reducing your daily intake of these products can also help.

Having severe acne can in itself cause stress but trying to reduce the day to day stress of life may also have benefits in reducing acne. The final tip is diet. Reduce your daily intake of fat and you should see a reduction in acne episodes and plenty of fresh fruit may also be beneficial.

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Homeopathic acne treatment

Homeopathic acne treatment is a totally different approach to treatment than conventional methods. No drugs or chemical medications are used only alternative medication and natural minerals and oils found in nature.

Homeopathic healers believe that an individual needs to be treated as a whole and not just the illness or problem. So they tend to look at your diet, emotional well being and stress levels as well as the external acne and scaring that is happening on the outside.

Good personal hygiene and regular hand washing with anti bacterial soap is the first step to curing acne. Cold compresses used for prolonged periods of time can relieve and reduce inflammation of the affected areas.

Homeopathic remedies can treat a huge variety of ailments not only acne, very much like herbal remedies. For example if you reduce stress levels you find that you sleep better and produce less oil and therefore create less acne pimples.

In many instances prevention is better than cure so if you are prone to developing acne,  controlling your diet and using some of the homeopathic treatments can prevent the breakout from happening in the first place. Often a mixture of different remedies used in conjunction with each other will be needed.

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Acne scar cure

Acne scar cures are more difficult to find than acne cures themselves. In many cases the scars left by severe acne are much worse than the original problem. A well-recommended dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon will be able to provide good advice for the most severe cases.

Treatments such as Skin Dermabrasion  is one such method. The damaged skin is removed to encourage new growth of undamaged skin. Laser treatment is also popular and finally Skin Augmentation is another method that is used. Collagen is injected into the skin under the scar. These methods are of course expensive.

In many cases however a daily routine of moisturising and proper cleansing along with regular exfoliating will heal and cover minor scars. Tea tree oil and aloe vera are two of the products that have produced good results in the treatment of acne scars.

Finally maintaining a good diet for acne will help prevent the re-occurrence of acne episodes giving you time to deal with the scars already there. One good acne tip is do not pick or squeeze any blackheads or spots because this can cause the initial scaring in the first place and if you can resist this temptation you may not get any scars at all .

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