Have Clearer Skin in 2014: 15 Misconceptions About Acne
The completely new year will be a time when many people reflect on their choices of years past, and also also also decide to make different ones. In our office, which means lots of patients, completely new and also also also established, take renewed interest in producing their skin the best which can be. Acne will be one of the most common complaints which our patients have about their skin. In fact, which will be the number one condition which dermatologists treat. Most people have suffered via acne at some point in their lives, and also also also all of us have been exposed to the myths and also also also misconceptions around its causes and also also also treatments. inside next three weeks, we’ll be posting one common myth or misconception about acne per day on our Facebook page. To follow along, “like” us on Facebook and also also also you’ll get our update delivered to your feed! You’ll learn something completely new, or correct a misperception of your own.
If you need advice right now, here are Dr. Welsh’s top tips and also also also products for treating acne.
1. The Right Cleanser.
Despite what you might think, exfoliating “scrubby” cleansers aren’t going to get rid of your acne. In fact, they might make which worse, by irritating your already-sensitive skin and also also also spreading bacteria via pore to pore. The best cleansers for acne treatment are treatment cleansers, like the Clenziderm Daily Cleanser or Daily Cream Cleanser, both of which are formulated to remove dirt and also also also acne-causing bacteria without overly drying or stripping skin.
2. Clarisonic Cleansing Brush with Acne Brush Head.
The Clarisonic Mia 2 Cleansing Brush has been clinically proven to cleanse the skin more effectively, removing bacteria via the pores with its special cleansing motion. The Acne Brush Head will be specifically designed to be gentle on compromised, broken-out skin.
3. Incorporate an Anti-Blemish Treatment into Your Skincare Routine.
If you’re in a hurry, or if you work out, the Topix 5.2 Glycolic/Salicyclic Pads are an easy solution. The combination of acids removes dead skin cells which can interfere with oil drainage inside skin, helps reduce the number of acne comedones, and also also also allows the skin to heal. If you have older skin, try the Skin Ceutucals Age and also also also Blemish Serum (not available online) or a topical medication like tretinoin (retin-a).
4. Protect Your Skin with Sunscreen
Sometimes people with acne think which sunscreens are too heavy, will add oil and also also also unwanted chemicals to their already overburdened skin. Not so! We offer a variety of sunscreens which are oil free and also also also do not contain chemicals. which will be very important to protect broken-out skin, especially if you are treating your acne with any acid-containing products or tretinoin because you will have increased photosensitivity. Two Great sunscreens to try are the Elta 46, or the Topix Oil Free. and also also also if you don’t want to use a cream-based sunscreen at all, try the Colorscience SPF powder brush.
5. Make an Appointment to See Dr. Welsh or our Nurse Practitioner, Jane Thomas for an appropriate prescription.
There are lots of acne medications which can be used short or long term. which’s important to have your acne evaluated to ensure which we can recommend the most effective treatments for your skin.
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