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Do you have oily skin? If you do, you are likely to have acne breakouts on a regular basis. The combination of dead skin, oil, and dirt in your pores can cause them to get clogged or blocked. Anytime you get a blemish from this type of activity, you will know that there is bacterial growth in the pore. Your first and most important step is to get your fingertips off the blemish and keep them off. Just keep doing things that you normally have been. Follow the same routine using the acne treatment that you have. Here are some solid acne care tips that may help you win the daily fight.



Now let's discuss the psychological effects of acne on each and every person. If you have ever endured acne regardless of your age, then you know all too well how it feels. A wide range of emotions is possible including feeling embarrassed or unattractive because of the acne on your face. It is very difficult for some people to feel comfortable with anyone in a social setting. Although there are some people that will be fine, others will be devastated. Acne, in general, negatively affects most people and makes them feel bad about themselves. The uncertainty of acne is really one of the most frustrating aspects of this condition. The healing process and the time involved is always questionable. You also don't know when the blemishes will appear. It is the desperate attempts to make them go away that causes some to become impatient. The squeezing and popping of blemishes is very common. Makeup or cover is used to mask what they have done. Acne flareups are typically associated with the release of hormones caused by the stress that a person is experiencing in their lives. By controlling stress in your life, and staying healthy, you can avoid these situations.

Going to the doctor if you are a teenager with acne might be your best choice, especially if your acne is not a mild condition. You need to see a doctor so that you can get a referral. This is basically a glorified note to go see a dermatologist about your condition. Often times, you will be prescribed certain medications that will help you treat your severe acne, if that is what you have. You need to get treatment as soon as possible if it is severe acne. If you don't, you may have scars on your face later on. Your doctor will advise you not to squeeze anything that is a deep blemish in your skin. Just follow this advice and you should be scar free.

In conclusion, even if you have really bad acne, it is in your best interest to care for your skin in the best way possible. Even people with the severest forms of acne can help their skin in many ways. Keep your skin clean, but realize that oil is normal and healthy for proper skin growth and sustenance. A dermatologist may be necessary in case you cannot figure out how to treat your acne and make it go away.

References:

http://acneassassins.com/essential-secrets-of-using-zinc-acne-treatments/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7hC11VhYbk