What should I do if I have acne?

  Acne can have a significant impact on a patient’s personal image and quality of life, and even mild acne can cause some social distress. Defeating acne has become an honorable and difficult task for many young men and women.  What should we do in the face of such a great enemy?  A. Some questions patients need to understand Are endocrine factors important in the development of acne? Female patients should consider whether your acne is accompanied by menstrual cycle disorders or hirsutism? Are there any sudden acne flare-ups before menstruation? Do you take oral contraceptive medication? Do seasonal changes have an effect on acne? Does the rash get better after sun exposure? Have you recently been in a hot, humid environment? Have you been exposed to chemical substances for occupational or other reasons? How did you treat your acne in the past and what were the results? Is mental stress related to acne?  The first thing is to quit using cosmetics because some cosmetics, especially certain creams and moisturizers containing myristic acid, cocoa butter and fatty acids, can cause a rash to appear. Some cosmetics also contain hormones that can cause contact dermatitis, which is not conducive to acne treatment. The next step is to wash your face with a mild, less irritating soap, and no more than twice a day. Also, avoid sun exposure. Thirdly, avoid sweet foods and drinks with high calories, but you can eat fruits. A moderate amount of exercise is beneficial to acne treatment.  Third, and finally, acne is a small disease, but it can be difficult to treat. It takes about 3 months for the rash to clear up, and it is difficult to see results before 8 weeks. Patients need to persist for at least 12 weeks to see the light of day.