How to Treat Your Acne

If acne has you feeling down, find out some of the best tips for reducing your breakouts.acne

Nothing is worse than waking up to a pimple. Sometimes it feels like they crop up practically overnight. They often show up at the worst of times, too: for a date, school pictures or your wedding. Of course, you may not realize that some of your daily habits could actually be promoting breakouts. Our Peoria, AZ, dermatologist, Dr. Vernon Mackey, pinpoints some things you may be doing wrong so you can maintain healthier skin.

Giving Up on Products too Soon

While everyone wants an overnight solution to acne, there just isn’t one. It takes skin time to respond to treatment, so patience is key when trying out products. Remember, any new acne product you try can take up to 12 weeks to see results. If you aren’t seeing results after 12 weeks, then you may want to talk to our Peoria skin doctor about another skincare line that might work better.

You Lather on Multiple Products

If one acne-fighting product might give you clearer skin then wouldn’t three products be even better? Hold up! By including too many different products at once you could actually just end up irritating and exacerbating your condition. Acne products can be drying, which can sometimes make acne worse. Play it safe and just stick to one acne-fighting cleanser or product at a time.

You Rub Your Skin Raw

Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but you feel like the harder you scrub your skin the more bacteria and crud you’ll remove. Unfortunately, this aggressive scrubbing is actually doing more harm than good. Be kind and gentle to your skin when washing it, and remember that you don’t have to wash your skin more than twice a day.

You Want to Tackle the Issue Alone

While it’s certainly noble to try and solve acne all by yourself, you have to be able to admit when it’s time to get professional help. If you are experiencing frequent or painful pimples, if acne is affecting your self-esteem or if the treatments you are using just aren’t working, then it’s time to give us a call.

Are you frustrated by your acne? Looking for something that will finally tackle your acne problems? Then it’s time to turn to the skincare expert at Advanced Desert Dermatology in Peoria, AZ, to help you get the smoother, healthier skin you want.

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9:00 am-5:00 pm

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