Acne, like the common cold, is a problem that just about every human being on planet earth is going to have to deal with at some point in their lives. The most usual time for have the problem of acne is between the ages of 12 and 25 but those in that age bracket are not the only ones that are subject to having acne. The single most important thing that a person who has acne can do to treat the problem at home is to practice correct face washing. Correctly washing the face is done in several steps. The first step is to pull the hair back away from the face and secure it firmly. The second step is to wash the hand thoroughly and this includes cleaning under the nails. The next thing to do is to wet the face and apply a pH balanced soap or facial cleansing product.

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Work the cleanser into a good lather and using only the fingertips wash your face using a circular motion. Rinsing is important. Warm water should be splashed over the face until all traces of the cleanser have been removed. You should then pat your skin dry without rubbing it using a clean towel. Towels should never be used more than once without be laundered. The skin should be allowed to air dry for at least 15 minutes before any acne medication or moisturizers are applied. For mild cases of acne…that is just the occasional pimple, white head or blackhead with no inflammation, there are many products that can be found on the shelves of most drug stores and discount stores. Cases of acne where there is inflammation, should be treated by a dermatologist and at the earliest possible moment to avoid the physical and emotional scarring that acne can cause.

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The fact of the matter is that  there is not just one specific cause of acne. There are many things that can trigger an acne outbreak. Hormones, stress, medications, cosmetics, and diet can all contribute to an outbreak. It is foolish to believe that all acne is caused by the same thing or that separate acne outbreaks in the same individual are caused by the same thing. That just isnt necessarily true. Strange as it may sound, over zealous facial cleansing can actually contribute to an outbreak of acne. Scrubbing the face really hard with a washcloth can stimulate the sebaceous glands into producing more sebum. You really do not want to do that as it does contribute to acne.

Twice-a-day gentle face washing is sufficient and preferable to hard face scrubbing. You cant scrub acne away. Scrubbing exacerbates the problem. Some medications can cause an acne outbreak. Its true. Some medication used to treat asthma and thyroid problems as well as medications used to treat convulsions, depression and to prevent the body from rejecting a transplant can all cause the sebaceous glands to produce too much sebum and cause acne. When you see a dermatologist, you should always provide him with a complete list of any edications that you may be taking. If you are a female, try changing brands of cosmetics before you begin treating the acne.

If you are under a great deal of stress, try yoga or meditation to try to relieve the stress and see if your acne problem goes away with just simple stress reduction. There is a definite link between the mind and the body, stress and acne. Try adding zinc, Vitamins A, C and B6, chromium and selenium either through the food you eat or by adding supplements.  Food doesnt cause acne but the lack of nutrients can and does cause acne.

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