Gently Wash
Skin
Wash
your skin with a mild cleanser, once in the morning and once in the
evening and after heavy exercise. Wash your face from under the jaw
to the hairline. Some people with acne may try to stop outbreaks and
oil production by scrubbing their skin and using strong detergent
soaps and rough scrub pads. However, scrubbing will not improve acne;
in fact, it can make the problem worse. You can ask your health care
provider for advice on the best type of cleanser to use. It is important
that you thoroughly rinse your skin after washing. Astringents are
not recommended unless the skin is very oily, and then they should
be used only on oily spots. Dermatologists also recommend that patients
regularly shampoo their hair. Those with oily hair may want to shampoo
it every day.
Shaving and
Acne
(Shave
with Care) Guys who shave and who have acne can test both electric
and safety razors to see which is more comfortable. Guys who use a
safety razor should use a sharp blade and soften their beard thoroughly
with soap and water before applying shaving cream. Nicking blemishes
can be avoided by shaving lightly and only when necessary.
Avoid Frequent
Handling of your Skin
People who squeeze,
pick or pop their zits risk developing scars or dark blotches. People
should avoid rubbing and touching their skin lesions. Please don't
pop pimples, you'll get scars.
Avoid a Sunburn
or Tanning Too
Many
of the medications used to treat acne can make a person more likely
to sunburn. A sunburn that reddens the skin or suntan that darkens
the skin may make blemishes less visible and make the skin feel drier.
However, these benefits are only temporary, and there are known risks
of excessive sun exposure, such as more rapid skin aging and a risk
of developing skin cancer.
Choosing Makeup
If
you are being treated for acne you may need to change some of the
cosmetics you use. All cosmetics should be oil free, when in doubt
read the label. It may be hard to apply foundation evenly during the
first few weeks of treatment because the skin may be red or scaly,
particularly with the use of topical tretinoin or benzoyl peroxide.
Oily hair products may eventually spread over the forehead, causing
closed comedones. Products that are labeled as noncomedogenic (do
not promote the formation of closed pores) should be used; in some
people, however, even these products may cause acne. So be careful
with makeup.
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