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- What is acne?
- Symptoms of acne
- Causes of acne
- Prevention of acne
- Risk factors for acne
- Complications of acne
- When to see a doctor about acne
- Diagnosis of acne
- Conventional treatment of acne
- Alternative/complementary treatment of acne
- Living with acne
- Caring for someone with acne
It is very difficult to prevent acne if it is caused by certain factors:
- Excessive sebum production - some people's skin produces too much sebum so in this circumstance, it can be difficult to prevent the acne from occurring, but it doesn't mean that it cannot be treated, either conventionally or with alternative-complimentary treatment
- Imbalanced hormones - just being a teenager during puberty is an unpreventable factor for acne. Hormones are fluctuating widely during the teenage years, which can disturb the sebum production and cause acne
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There are, though, ways to prevent acne from worsening or in some cases, prevent it from occurring in the first place:
- Do have a healthy diet - a healthy diet (one which does not include any or much processed foods) can assist the body in reducing inflammation by providing all the nutrients required, especially if the diet contains the healthy omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin A, both of which are vital for healthy skin
- Do have good hygiene - the face should be washed in the morning and at night with a gentle cleanser (preferably one which has been dermatologically tested, is organic and perfume-free). Use only oil-free, gentle skin care products on the face to help prevent the pores clogging up, which will make sebum production higher and produce a worsening of symptoms
- Don't leave make-up on at night - always wash the make-up off your face (if you wear it during the day) before you go to bed. If you go to bed with cosmetics on your face, this can clog the tiny openings in the pores and cause worsening of the acne
- Don't pick or squeeze the acne - this can irritate the skin and make it very red and sore, but not only that, your fingers and hands are a source of bacteria, which can infect and inflame the open pore and worsen the acne. In addition to this, picking and squeezing pimples/acne can cause scarring in some people, so avoid it
- Don't use cream-based foundation - try to use powder based foundation only as it doesn't clog the pores as much as cream-based foundation, which is heavier and can irritate the skin of people with acne and cause it to worsen
- Don't use harsh face cleansers - if very harsh face cleansers are used that really dry out the skin, the skin may produce more oil to counter this and cause a worsening of the acne condition
- Don't wear very tight-fitting clothes - people who are prone to acne on the body need to avoid wearing clothes that are very tight-fitting, as this can trap heat as well as moisture on the skin, which can irritate the skin and cause worsening of the acne
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< 3: causes 5: risk factors > Last reviewed: 15 August 2008 || Last updated: 26 February 2009
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NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
