How can Acne be treated?
There are many different ways to treat acne. Mild acne can sometimes be helped with over the counter products. The face needs to be gently washed twice a day and after exercising with a mild soap or skin cleanser, preferably antibacterial. Washing the face is important to remove dead skin cells and excess oil; however, washing alone will not clear up the face. Therefore it is important to treat the skin after washing with a topical treatment. In any case it is important not to try squeezing any pimples, zits or whiteheads. That will only press the bacteria deeper into the skin, causing inflammation and scarring. It can also help to wash your hair daily so it doesn’t get oily and affect the skin when touching it. Severe acne is best treated by a dermatologist. There is no universal treatment available since everyone reacts different to different treatments. Possible treatments are prescription creams, antibiotics or the strong medicine isotreinoin.
