| If you suffer from acne, you know very well that | | | | of using the medication, you might feel the need |
| acne is not a static condition. It's dynamic and can | | | | to consult with a medical professional. |
| change on a daily, monthly, yearly basis. One | | | | - It is usually not an advisable course of action to |
| moment you've got it, the next there's hardly a | | | | physically tamper with the acne yourself. In other |
| trace of it. This fluctuating degree of severity | | | | words, don't pop your zit! |
| creates a challenge in treating acne. | | | | - Because of the fluctuating severity of teen |
| But, the biggest thing to keep in mind when trying | | | | acne, consider using an combination acne |
| to control your acne, whether you're a teenager | | | | treatment that gives you flexibility, letting you |
| in the midst of a bad bought of cystic acne or an | | | | decide your own medication strength. |
| adult with persistent surface blemishes, is to be | | | | Now, as for treating adult acne... |
| consistent. Consistency of your treatment is one | | | | Dr. Katie Rodan said in a recent issue of New |
| of the major keys to finally getting rid of your | | | | Beauty Magazine, "The best scenario for treating |
| acne. | | | | acne is combination treatment with both salicylic |
| What does it mean to be consistent when | | | | acid and benzoyl peroxide." Adult acne isn't as |
| treating acne? The majority of people with acne | | | | tolerant to chemicals and treatments as is |
| tend to chase it. When the acne is present, they | | | | younger skin and the trick is to use a treatment |
| treat it, and when they don't see it, they stop | | | | that will get rid of acne without irritating the skin. |
| treating it. This ends up perpetuating the "acne | | | | Often, the best way to do this is to use a |
| roller coaster," so to speak. The acne goes away | | | | combination acne treatment. |
| when the skin is treated, but comes back when | | | | Here are a couple of things you may want to |
| the skin is neglected. | | | | remember about how to treat adult acne: |
| There are a few differences in treating adult acne | | | | - Adult skin is not as resilient as teenager's skin |
| and teenage acne. First, here are some tips on | | | | and many adults find themselves avoiding benzoyl |
| how to treat teenage acne: | | | | peroxide-based treatments. |
| When dealing with teen acne, keep in mind | | | | - A good alternative you might look into would be |
| teenage skin is less sensitive to treatments than | | | | salicylic acid. |
| an adult's, and typically less likely to get reactions | | | | -If using a combination treatment, you may |
| like swelling and irritation. This widens the scope of | | | | decide to use the benzoyl peroxide treatment at |
| the products you might choose from. | | | | night. That way, if your skin is temporarily |
| - Since teenager's skin is more tolerant than an | | | | irritated, it will be cleared up by morning. |
| adult's, you may want to pick treatments that | | | | To treat severe cases of acne, an |
| are more potent, like benzoyl peroxide. | | | | over-the-counter method might not be the best |
| - Don't switch from one treatment to another if | | | | solution available and you should consult your |
| the results don't show up immediately, as the | | | | dermatologist. There are several paths you can |
| process can take time. | | | | go about taking in fixing this problem, and a good |
| - If the problem persists after an extended period | | | | dermatologist can help you find a solution. |