Whether you have facial acne or back and chest acne, it is possible to reduce or even eliminate this particular problem. There are both medical ways to get rid of chest acne and facial acne, as well as home remedies for acne. What type of remedy works best for you will most likely depend on where the acne is located and what exact type of acne you have. It is often a good idea to visit a dermatologist if you have bad acne, even if you are planning to use a home remedy of some sort, as what type of remedy will be most effective depends in large part on what type of acne you have.
Before discussing how to get rid of pimples, it is important to first of all realize that pimples can be prevented. While a lot does depend on your skin type and how oily it is, and the fact that the onset of puberty does cause many young people to break out in pimples or acne on back and chest and face, there are things you can do to prevent acne, blackheads and pimples, and these things are not difficult or expensive to do.
Keeping clean is a must. This is especially important in summer, when you sweat a lot, as this will exacerbate any problem you already have with acne, pimples or blackheads. Shower a couple times a day and wash your face with a good facial scrub, which can be bough inexpensively at your local supermarket. One trick is to shower with hot water (which opens the pores, allowing dirt and grime to be cleaned) and then rinse off with cold water (which closes the pores and keep dirt and grime from getting in). This same trick can be applied to washing your face.
It is also important to watch what you eat. You do not need to follow a regimented diet, but you should be aware of the fact that processed foods, foods and drinks with a high sugar content, and oily foods all exacerbate problems with acne and pimples. Try to steer clear of these foods as much as possible and eat more fruits and vegetables. Drinking water is also good as it clears your system and any impurities in it. Doctors recommend at least eight cups of water a day, but you may want to drink even more than that.
Women may find that certain types of blush and foundation make the problem worse. There are both blushes and foundations made specifically for those with sensitive skin that should not cause your acne to worsen; try to get a good quality brand name and be sure to not overuse it.
If you have blackheads, it is important not to squeeze them. Many people attempt to get rid of blackheads by applying a hot washcloth to the face (which opens the pores) and then squeezing the blackheads out. However, you should never squeeze either blackheads or pimples, as this drives the pus into the skin. Not only does this not take care of the problem, but it can also leave lifelong scars on your face.
If you are looking for a natural way of how to clear acne, be it chest acne, facial acne or back acne, then one very simple home remedy is to cook up a serving of oatmeal, add 1/4 of a cup of honey, and then apply it to the face (or chest). The oatmeal is said to absorb oil from the skin while the honey serves as a skin toner. You would need to leave this on for around 10 - 20 minutes and then rinse it off.
Another simple remedy is to mix equal parts of lemon juice and rose water and pour this on your face, back or chest. This particular mixture can be left on for 15 - 30 minutes and then rinsed off. While most people who try this method do not have bad reactions, some people do experience irritated skin after trying this. If your skin gets irritated from this or any other acne remedy, be it natural or medical, you should stop using the remedy.
Medical remedies for acne range from creams and gels that can be bought over the counter at your local supermarket, to specialized treatments administered by a dermatologist. It is advisable to first of all try either a home remedy or over the counter remedy to clear your acne, as prescription medicines and other drastic forms of treatment, such as microdermabrasion and laser therapy, can have serious side effects. However, if your acne is very severe and you have tried a number of other remedies and none have helped, then you may want to consult a dermatologist and see whether prescription drugs or either of the above mentioned procedures would be advisable. For women, it is important to note that certain types of treatment should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant within several weeks of the treatment.
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