What are the treatments for acne?

  The pimples are growing, trying countless kinds of prescriptions and tests are not getting better, will the clean skin not be there anymore? Is it because the medication is ineffective, or is it because your wrong behavior is making your already injured skin worse, and you are getting half the result with twice the effort?  How to make acne treatment better, you may want to read carefully my 12 suggestions for you: 1, do not squeeze acne: squeeze acne looks like the fastest way to get rid of acne, but in fact, any time you squeeze acne will only make it worse. Squeezing can irritate the skin, causing it to become inflamed, more prone to acne, and more likely to leave permanent scarring.2. Prohibit the use of exfoliating products: These include exfoliating soaps or cleansers, scrubs, lotions, astringents, and masks. These products tend to irritate the skin and are more likely to cause acne breakouts. Irritated skin is more sensitive to acne treatment medications and can easily cause allergies. We recommend that you can choose a mild cleanser and use it twice a day to effectively reduce irritation and avoid overly dry skin.  3. Don’t rub your skin hard when washing your face: Some people are used to rubbing their skin hard when washing their face to get rid of oil and dirt, but this is not the right approach. Rubbing will stimulate the skin and lead to acne outbreaks. It is also not recommended to use a washcloth or cleaning sponge, etc. Use your fingers and cleanse your face with running water or warm water.  4.Wait 5-15 minutes before using topical acne medication: Treatment medication should be used after cleansing the skin, but since the absorption rate of medication increases with wet skin, using treatment medication immediately after cleansing can lead to skin irritation, so it is recommended to wait 5-15 minutes before using it.  5. Use only oil-free skin care products and shampoo products: Oil-free formulas are recommended for color cosmetics, hairsprays and other products. Oil can clog pores and induce acne.  6.Acne medication should be used before makeup: Oil-free makeup can be used, but only after topical acne medication is applied.  7. When acne is no longer present, acne treatment medication still needs to be used for a period of time: Most patients continue to use treatment medication to avoid scarring after acne has been largely eliminated. Please consult your doctor. Generally speaking, you still need to continue using acne products several times a week.  8. Gently clean your skin after sweating: After sweating, especially after wearing a hat or helmet, please clean your skin as soon as possible. Please be gentle when cleaning to avoid stimulating the skin to break out acne.  9. Wait patiently for anti-acne products to take effect: Over-exaggerated advertisements tend to make patients have unrealistic expectations about the effectiveness of the products. Studies have proven that anti-acne products generally take 6-8 weeks to take effect. It takes at least 6 months to achieve completely clear skin.  For patients who are given medication by their doctor, there are three additional recommendations: 1. Strictly follow the doctor’s orders: Since one medication often targets 1 to 2 causes of acne, most acne needs to be treated with a combination of medications, and it is important to strictly follow the doctor’s orders during the treatment process to achieve therapeutic results.  2. Avoid trying treatments other than those recommended by your doctor: Inappropriate use of other products often tends to irritate the skin and lead to acne outbreaks. Please consult with your doctor to complete your treatment plan and achieve better treatment results.  3. Focus on communication: If there is anything you do not understand during treatment, please contact your doctor. Interested in any acne treatment modality, consult your doctor.