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Prevention Tips
There is no prevention for acne, but there are steps you can take at home to keep acne from getting worse.- Gently wash and care for your skin every day. Avoid scrubbing too hard or washing too often.
- Avoid heavy sweating. Wash soon after activities that cause you to sweat.
- Wash your hair often if your hair is oily. Try to keep your hair off of your face.
- Avoid touching your face with un-cleaned hands
- Avoid exposure to oils and harsh chemicals, such as petroleum
- Limit alcohol intake
- Stop smoking
- Exercise regularly
- Avoid using oily skin and hair products
- Do not use soaps which make skin to be dried up and tight
- Drink plenty of water 8-10 glasses everyday
- Do not squeeze pimples this may worsen the problem
- Wash your pillowcase and sheets frequently so that they are not depositing oil and dirt back onto your clean skin.
- Shave carefully and lightly
Watch Out
- Pimples become large, hard and filled with pus
- Redness and inflammation of the skin
When to See Doctor
- Burning, itching or stinging sensation
- Some redness and peeling of the skin
Consult a doctor if you have
- Acne gets worse or does not improve after 3 months with home treatment
- Pimples become large and hard or filled with fluid
- Burning, itching or stinging sensation
- Some redness and peeling of the skin