15 WAYS TO GET RID OF ACNE

Though just about everyone has had to battle acne at one time or another, an unsightly blemish can still make you want to hide your face from the public. ­ Whether you're a teen or an adult with acne, you don't have to simply put up with it.

Hopefully you can have a better understanding of where acne comes from, and the remedies you can take to both treat and prevent it, with this list of ways to get rid of acne.



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1. Don't Touch!

Don't pick, press, rub, or otherwise manipulate your pimples. If you do, you risk spreading the bacteria and increasing the chances of scarring. Similarly, don't rest your chin on your hands or constantly touch your face. Tight sweatbands and chin straps from baseball caps and sports equipment can have the same effect.

2. Use Benzoyl Peroxide

When to See a Doctor There's no reason to put up with serious acne, because a number of medications can treat it successfully. See a dermatologist if you: Use benzoyl peroxide products for six to eight weeks and still have problems. Have pustules larger than a match head. Have nodules the size of the end of your little finger. Have any scarring from your acne.

Use an over-the-counter product containing benzoyl peroxide once or twice a day. It helps break up the plug of dead skin cells, bacteria, and oil that clogs the pore and forms an acne blemish. And it cuts down on the bacteria, too. Start with the lowest concentration -- a 2.5 percent or 5 percent lotion or gel once a day. After a week, increase to twice a day, morning and night, if it doesn't irritate your skin.

If your acne doesn't improve within four to six weeks, use a 10 percent lotion or gel once a day and, if needed, twice a day. Work your way up gradually, especially if you have sensitive skin, because the higher the concentration, the more irritating it may be.