So I am NOT a dermatologist. If you have tough acne, please see a dermatologist.
But I do see a lot of people who are trying to fix issues which happened because of acne. Acne happens because of a blocked pore. Many of the issues I see are caused by the inflammation and the irritation of acne. There is a bacteria Propionibacteria acnes involved, but antibiotics are usually not a first line of treatment.
What do I the plastic surgeon see which needs to be treated?
- Hyperpigmentation. (skin turns red, brown)
- Scarring
- Indentations
What is the best thing you can do?
PREVENTION
So I saw this list of basics for acne. It bears repeating here.
- Wash twice a day, and after you sweat. Especially if you are wearing a hat or helmet. Pat the skin dry.
- Use your fingertips to apply a gentle, non abrasive cleanser.
- Be gentle with your skin. Don’t use alcohol based products, harsh astringents, toners, or exfoliants.
- Scrubbing can make your acne worse.
- Rinse with lukewarm water.
- Shampoo regularly, particularly if you have oily hair.
- Let your skin heal naturally. Yes. Do not pick, rub, pop, squeeze your zits.
- Keep your hands off your face.
- Stay out of the sun and tanning beds. UV damages your skin.
- If you have very oily skin, change your pillowcase frequently.
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