Back to School Without Acne
How annoyed to go back to school with pimples on the face! Isn't it?
For some teenagers, their initial reaction may be to bolt for the strongest acne soap they can find, this is not the way to go. As dermatologists warns, many of the zealous measures people take can make the blemishes worse.
Then again, after visiting a dermatologist to determine if acne prescriptions like tretinoin (Retin-A), antibiotics or isotretinoin are in order, it will take weeks before teenagers see a marked improvement in their skin condition. Please be patient.
Next, perhaps a laser visit may zap the zits away. Yet, dermatologists advises, these are highly expensive cash procedures requiring multiple visits to the office. Leave laser visit as your last choice if your acne problem is not such serious. There are many other treatments which may heal your acne perfectly.
Your best bet for preventative acne measures can start in your own home. Try the following three steps to help you or your teenagers get clearer skin fast.
First, after gently cleansing the face, swipe it with a cotton-ball drenched in apple-cider vinegar to help remove excess fatty acid deposits that may provoke zits.
Second, cook a bowl of raw (not instant) oatmeal and let it cool. Mix the oatmeal with one teaspoon of honey and then apply it to the face as a mask for 15-20 minutes, then rinse it off. The mask helps dry up existing zits, exfoliate the skin and reduce overpopulation by acnes bacteria.
Third, blend a smoothie of fresh carrots, celery, pineapple and a teaspoon of wheat germ. The nutrients served up in this cocktail help compensate for shortages in vitamins A, B, C and E and the mineral zinc that can sometimes trigger acne if short.
As the first and final stand against teenage acne, dermatologists offer this encouragement, “Once you rule out conditions that require urgent intervention (pretty easy in dermatology), often the best thing is to relax, and wait.”
So, please believe that the acne can improve after de-stressing. If that fails, give you local dermatologist a ring. Most problems will be solved soon or later. Doing it in time and properly is advisable. |
