A nuisance called Acne

Are you prone to acne? Either you are in your teens, or in your late teens,acne strikes without warning. Acne treatment is varied, most acne medication proves effective. Acne natural remedies are equally safe and potent. Acne medication from other countries are available in most cosmetics counter. Acne control is not impossible.

The challenge is on how to get a "fix" - which one works best for you?

Acne is a common problem that many teenagers face… on their face! It can be very embarrassing for many teenagers who are at a very delicate time in their lives. You can’t say it’s a curse of puberty but everyone actually goes through it. With the many pressures teenagers face, acne can be an added burden that interferes with a young person’s self esteem and confidence. For some of us, acne was not much of a concern throughout our youth. Acne treatment was already available in wide selection.

I was one of the fortunate, acne-free ladies in my high school. I never had to use any acne treatment, acne control medication or use topical acne treatment for outbreaks. I did get the occasional pimple and fortunately, it would just go away right before a special event. The blemish usually appeared right on the center of my nose or right in the middle of my forehead and the blemish, and not the pimple, would sprout on the morning of a special event.

I had an acne breakout right before the Junior Miss Pageant and I think that this may have contributed to my being cut out of the final ten. It may have been the fact that I’m five-two and a little clumsy, but I like to think that the acne was the cause of the elimination. I may have gotten the acne because I was under stress, probably from a busy preparation. What a meanie! The blemish disappeared once I found out that I was cut.

I wasn’t the least bit nervous before my prom, but suddenly, there it was. I found a huge blemish right on the tip of my nose. Covering it up with makeup only made it worse. I didn’t let the spot on my nose ruin my night, but it was so big that my eyes were beginning to cross, being drawn to the bright-red dot. I had a good sense of humor about it. I did put my gown back on a week later to get pictures taken. I wonder if I can crop my prom date into the pictures. Acne or no acne, I still had a great time.

Today, I find myself in a new situation when it comes to unsightly blemishes. I’m approaching middle age and I use moisturizer. What I’m finding is that my skin tends to be a bit oily and I am having acne breakouts after moisturizing my face. I am very irritated that I need to combat wrinkles and acne at the same time. One of the things to look forward to as you get older is the absence of acne. I guess I still have a lot of growing up to.

Acne is a nuisance, if you let it. But you have at the tip of your fingertips, an extensive array of medical or natural options to combat it. With regularity of use, and clean hygiene practices, your acne will surely be minimized, if not totally eliminated. A good dermatologist is the best person who can help you.

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