Effective Acne Treatment and Skin Care

 
Keep your acne treatment routine simple but regular. Start by realizing you need to keep the affected area clean. Wash the affected area twice a day with mild soap. Use soap such as Dove, or one that contains benzoyl peroxide, such as Oxy-5. Wash as often as necessary to keep the area clean. Do not scrub your face as this will cause redness and irritation.

Some other daily routines to remember are:

• Shampoo the hair regularly.

• Keep long hair off the face and shoulders and wash it daily.

• Avoid shaving as much as possible; while shaving take care to avoid nicking the pimples.

• Use a fresh shaving blade to minimize the chance of spreading the infection.

• Avoid use of make-up or cosmetics in areas prone to acne. If you have to wear make-up, use only the hypoallergenic or fragrance free kind.

• Don't pop, pick, scratch, or squeeze your pimples. This may cause infection and scarring.

You may use an over-the-counter treatment that contain substances such as  benzoyl peroxide (gel or cream) or salicyclic acid. Start with the lowest strength and apply once a day about half an hour after washing. Never use more than 5 percent strength without consulting a physician.

Food, Nutrition and Vitamins for Acne Treatment

Food and Nutrition Recommendations for Acne: 

Some doctors believe that acne is not a food related problem. And yet some alternate practitioners use diet as a basis for their treatment of acne. They recommend that acne patients should eat foods high in beta-carotene, such as carrots, pumpkin, cantaloupe and other yellow-orange fruits and vegetables. You should also avoid fatty foods. It is believed that fatty foods add to oil secretion that in turn causes acne to flare. Avoid fatty foods and reduce the risk associated with oil build up. It has been suggested by at least one doctor that seafood and other foods containing iodine should be avoided if you have acne. The theory is the iodine mixes into the bloodstream and excretes through the oil glands. As it is excreted, the pores become irritated and acne results.

Vitamin Therapy for Acne:  

Nutritionists generally suggest:

Chromium supplements - Chromium helps boosts the body's ability to break down glucose.

Vitamin A - reduces sebum and keratin production.  (Caution: taking mega doses of Vitamin A can cause headaches, fatigue, muscle and joint pain and other side effects. Consult a qualified practitioner before taking mega supplements).

Vitamin E - an antioxidant (200 to 400 IU a day).Vitamin B-6 50 mg per day. This vitamin aids in the metabolism of hormones. People should not try to medicate themselves or others with any of the methods referred to here without the guidance of a qualified practitioner who is thoroughly familiar with both the remedies and the individual’s medical status. 

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