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Acne – Prevention and Coping

Acne medications and treatments reduce acne appreciably. However, persist with preventive techniques to cope with acne and prevent further breakouts. Self-care measures include keeping face clean with a gentle cleanser and avoiding harsh chemicals.

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<p><strong>Prevention and Coping with Acne<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>New York &lpar;USA&rpar;&comma; June 19&comma; 2013<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Preventing Acne<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Acne medications and treatments reduce acne appreciably&period; However&comma; persist with preventive techniques to cope with acne and prevent further breakouts&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Prevention Ttechniques and Tips<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>1&period; Self-care measures include keeping face clean with a gentle cleanser and avoiding harsh chemicals&period; Use cleanser twice a day and avoid excessive cleaning and scrubbing&period; Use water-based products and avoid any oil-based products to clean your skin&period; Do not rub skin harshly with any cloth&period; Use clean towels and treat your skin gently&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>2&period; Use powder or water based cosmetics without added dyes and chemicals&period; Avoid heavy foundation make-ups or cream-based cosmetics as they clog pores&period; Always remove make-up before retiring to bed at night&period; Clean cosmetic brushes regularly&period; Avoid using old make-ups and foundations&period; Use make-up only if it is necessary&period; Avoid wearing blush&comma; foundation&comma; or powder during a flare-up&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>3&period; Use safety razors or electric shaver to shave your face&period; Soften face or beard with soap water before applying shaving cream&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>4&period; Wash hands regularly and keep them clean&period; Do not touch face constantly&period; Do not keep cell phones in constant contact with skin&period; Wash hands thoroughly before applying make-up&comma; lotions&comma; or creams&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>5&period; Never burst pimples as these increase infection and accelerate further blocking of pores&period; Seek specialist advice to treat pimples&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>6&period; Use mild products on hair as anything you apply on hair comes in contact with your skin&period; Use gentle shampoos and conditioners&period; Always style your hair such that it does not fall on your face&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>7&period; Do not expose your skin to the ultra-violet rays of sun&period; These rays are harmful and increase redness and inflammation of skin&period; If essential&comma; use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher&period; However&comma; check product details before using it&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>8&period; Eat healthy food with lots of fresh fruits&comma; vegetables&comma; and wholegrain cereals&period; Avoid junk food&period; Exercise regularly as it reduces stress and promotes free flow of blood&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>9&period; Always shower after exercising or doing strenuous work&period; Oil and sweat on your skin attract bacteria leading to acne&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>10&period; Adopt effective ways to deal with stress&period; Stay calm to prevent acne breakouts or flare-ups&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><a href&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;theteamwork&period;com&sol;health&sol;2016-150130-acne-definition-diagnosis&period;html"><strong><span style&equals;"text-decoration&colon; 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Written By:
Dr. Marilyn Thompson