If you had acne decades ago, there was no real treatment available. Over-the-counter face creams often worsened this condition. Pasty creams were harsh and increased inflammation. So patients tolerated the miserable signs of acne on their facial skin, which caused them emotional as well as physical pain. Modern treatments today now allow dermatologists to successfully treat acne conditions.

Types of Acne And Associated Treatments

Dermatologists examine the acne areas on your skin. Because there are various types of acne, treatments do vary. If you have painful acne that runs deep, you will need treatment that cleanses pores, kills bacteria, and decreases oils in your skin. Your treatment will also reduce inflammation. Blackhead pimples are now treated with acne medication that gets rid of bacteria and unclogs your pores. Your dermatologist will also treat blackhead pimples with acne medication that prevents the formation of new blackheads.

Cleansing That You Should Do

When you have acne, you have a responsibility to practice daily gentle care when washing your skin. Yes, you may have an abundance of oil in your skin, but scrubbing away the oil and associated blemishes is not advised. Harsh brushing only irritates pimples and causes them to grow in size and numbers. So what you're doing is causing your acne condition to worsen in breakouts.

Be gentle to your skin even though you may be upset about these breakouts. Note that you should try to use unscented soap to wash your face. You can thereafter apply the treatment products that your dermatologist prescribed for your use.

Examine Labels When Purchasing Over-The-Counter Products

Some acne products can be obtained without a prescription. However, take the time to read product labels. Some labels clearly say that what you are purchasing is for sensitive skin. You should still further check the product and avoid sensitive skin products that have perfume ingredients. When you do that, you can assess whether the product in your hand will or will not cause you to have acne reactions.

Seek Early Acne Treatment

Rather than hoping that acne will go away in time, it's best to have your acne treated by a dermatologist when you first notice that you have a case of acne. Your dermatologist can then begin early treatment that prevents an onslaught of periodic acne breakout in the future. The longer you go without obtaining acne treatment, the more embedded will acne be on your skin. So you can go from teenage acne to young adult acne, and this condition can negatively impact your self-esteem.