Monday, September 28, 2009

How to Get Rid of Scars and Cuts Left by Acne


How to Get Rid of Scars and Cuts Left by Acne



So you popped a zit, it starts to bleed, and then it turns into a wee scratch. To top it off, a few days later you have this little dry scab. Well, here are some ways to prevent the rupturing of Acne, and a bit of aid in the healing scars.

  Steps


  1. Stop popping! It's tempting, but honestly, it make things worse. If you absolutely must pop, make sure that the area and your fingers are clean and disinfected. Best method of dealing with acne scars and cuts is just to let your body do the works. Keep the irritated area clean and use as little make-up on the area as possible.
  2. Use a Scar Treatment. For post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation (brown or red marks on the skin) try something like "Zenmed's Scar Treatment Kit", Neutrogena Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel. Mederma is also a good "spot" treatment. For "ice picks" or "crater-like" scars, which are actual dents in the skin, often the most effective treatment is seeing a doctor.
  3. Moisturize and protect. Always use an oil-free moisturizer that has SPF. Try Body Guard Exquisitely Light SPF 30 For Face & Body.
  4. Triple Antibiotic ointment If you put this on overnight, it will fade your scars and get rid of them. Don't put too much on in one spot, it can cause your skin to get overly oily.

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  Tips


  • Avoid touching your face. Your hands can transfer additional oil to an infected area.
  • Scars tend to be more noticeable on pale skin. You can combat this with a safe self-tanner (not to be confused with tanning booths which are unhealthy for your skin). You could also buy a natural redness - countering concealer.
  • Neosporin is ideal for speeding up healing time thus causing lesser scarring. There is also Neosporin Scar Solution.
  • You can use plain yogurt to help fade scars. Apply it to your face twice daily. It will moisturize your face, purify it and your skin will heal much faster.
  • Apply aloe vera or vitamin E; it will speed up the healing process.
  • Cocoa butter is a rich moisturizer that is very effective. Try Palmer's Scar Serum. It contains Cocoa butter, Vitamin E, Shark Liver Oil, Silicone, and Allium CEPA and is around $15 available from most chemists.
  • Use lemon on scars daily, but use moisturizer before going to bed as the lemon may cause dry skin.
  • Honey Mixed with lemon & almond oil and milk = acne free
  • Moisture helps scars heal, so be sure to moisturize (But be careful of heavy moisturizers that can clog pores).
  • Do TCA peels of 12% three weeks apart. Amazing, effective, and inexpensive.
  • Aloe-vera often helps. If you rub the gooey inside of an aloe-vera plant on the affected area, you will see results in a matter of days. Do it once or twice a day, and simply leave it on. Aloe-vera also helps to eradicate acne scars.
  • For mild scars and cuts, using Neoporin works well. Put a little on each morning and night after cleansing your face.



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  Warnings


  • Picking at the scabs and scars will only make things worse.
  • If your acne ruptures even when you don't touch it, you need to see a dermatologist. Bleeding or excessive acne is not natural, and may be the result of an infection or allergies. Get treatment as soon as possible.
  • Acne is caused by a bacterial infections - more times than not. So understand that popping zits only spreads the infection.
  • Excessive sun exposure without using SPF can make scars darker and more permanent.


Sunday, September 27, 2009

How to get rid of acne and pimples


How to Get Rid of Acne and Pimples


Acne and pimples are different things, While both refer to annoying and embarrassing growths on the face, neck, shoulders, and back, each is a different condition. Pimples happen sporadically and everyone gets them. Also called 'breakouts', pimples can be circumstantial and caused by external factors. Items such as soap, pillow cases, and sheets can cause pimples. While pimples or outbreaks pop up without warning, it does not need medical treatment and will go away on its own.


Acne is completely different. Acne vulgaris (commonly called acne) is a common skin condition, caused by changes in pilosebaceous units, skin structures consisting of a hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland, via androgen stimulation. 



It is characterized by noninflammatory follicular papules or comedones and by inflammatory papules, pustules, and nodules in its more severe forms. Acne vulgaris affects the areas of skin with the densest population of sebaceous follicles; these areas include the face, the upper part of the chest, and the back. Severe acne is inflammatory, but acne can also manifest in noninflammatory forms.[1] 

Acne is most common during adolescence, affecting more than 89% of teenagers, and frequently continues into adulthood. The cause in adolescence is generally an increase in male sex hormones, which people of both genders accrue during puberty. Some individuals will carry this condition well into their thirties, forties and beyond.

 Here are a few steps you can take to control your acne....

Step:

  1. Keep your hair away from the face.The oil from your hair can lead to clogged pores and breakouts.
  2. Drink lots of fluids. Water is your best bet for good skin. Hydrating not only helps you internally, it also makes your skin look healthy since toxins are flushed out by water. As a result, your skin will have a really healthy glow.
  3. Clean our stuff. Anything that touches your face like pillow cases, pillows, towels, makeup accessories, and even your hands, should be clean. Germs and bacteria that stay in these things could easily be transferred to your face and cause a really bad breakout.
  4. Develop a skin regimen. As you should take care of your skin inside (with diet and hydrating), you should also take care of it from the outside. Start an easy-to-follow regimen like washing your face with warm water and gentle facial cleanser before you go to bed. This should remove the dirt and dust that may clog your pores.
  5.  See a doctor. If your skin problems do not go away or if breakouts happen more frequently, then it's time to visit a dermatologist. By doing so, you will be advised on which products are the best for your skin and you'd be able to understand the exact reason why you have pimples and acne. Also, ask for medication like AcneZine or creams and ointments that might help you get rid of pimples. 
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