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Acne is a common skin condition that affects myself and most people at some point their lives. In this weeks video I’ve first given a short explanation of why we get acne followed by tips on skincare, treatment and what can make acne worse.
Leave a comment below with how you get on and share any of your own useful tips which other may found helpful too! The most important thing to remember is that acne is treatable and can be improved. So if you have any friends or family who would benefit from this video then feel free to spread the word. Thank you.
TYPE OF ACNE SPOTS:
There are six main types of spot caused by acne,
โข Blackheads โ small black bumps that develop on the skin; they’re not filled with dirt, but are black because the inner lining of the hair follicle produces pigmentation.
โข Whiteheads โ have a similar appearance to blackheads, but may be firmer and won’t empty when squeezed.
โข Papules โ small red bumps that may feel tender or sore.
โข Pustules โ similar to papules, but have a white tip in the centre, caused by a build-up of pus.
โข Nodules โ large hard lumps that build up beneath the surface of the skin and can be painful.
โข Cysts โ the most severe type of spot caused by acne; they’re large pus-filled lumps that look similar to boils and carry the greatest risk of causing permanent scarring
WHAT CAN I DO IF I HAVE ACNE:
These self-help techniques may be useful:
โข Don’t wash affected areas of skin more than twice a day. Frequent washing can irritate the skin and make symptoms worse.
โข Wash the affected area with a mild soap or cleanser and lukewarm water. Very hot or cold water can make acne worse.
โข Don’t try to “clean out” blackheads or squeeze spots. This can make them worse and cause permanent scarring.
โข Completely remove make-up before going to bed.
โข If dry skin is a problem, use a fragrance-free, water-based emollient.
โข Change your pillow case and face towel daily with a fresh laundered one. When not washed frequently, pillowcases and towels can contribute to acne breakouts because of the accumulation of bacteria, dirt, and oils. These come from the environment and from our own skin and hair from daily use. This small tip helped me a lot with my acne.
Although acne can’t be cured, it can be controlled with treatment that are available at pharmacies.
WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE:
Even mild cases of acne can cause distress. If your acne is making you feel very unhappy or you can’t control your spots with over-the-counter medication, see your GP.
Also see your GP if you develop nodules or cysts, as they need to be treated properly to avoid scarring. Try to resist the temptation to pick or squeeze the spots, as this can lead to permanent scarring.
Treatments can take up to three months to work, so don’t expect results overnight.
HOW TO REDUCE SKIN IRRITATION OF BENZOYL PEROXIDE:
If your skin does become irritated then stop using it until the irritation goes. Then try again with a lower strength, or reduce the time it is left on your skin before washing off. To prevent skin irritation, the following may help:
โข Most people can tolerate the 5% preparation but if it irritates then try the 2.5% once the irritation settles. If you wish to increase the strength, do it gradually.
โข Use a water-based preparation (rather than an alcohol-based one).
โข Apply once daily at first and wash off after several hours.
โข Gradually increase the length of time left on the skin.
โข Aim to put on twice daily when you get used to it.
For more advice speak to your pharmacist.
USEFUL LINK:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Acne
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Benzoyle peroxide makes dark spot on face ๐ญ๐ญ
Your style of video is literally amazing…๐ฅฐ
I am using Accutane..best one
POV your face changed colour because you popped a lot of spots
Acne is the biggest problem in teens , thanks for the tips ๐๐๐
Me who squeeses all my spots and changes pillow rarely ๐๐๐
My sister going to laugh at me
I'm removing my face
But i'm 10 and got acne tho
Iโm a girl with acne at the age of 10-
came here just to say the best way to get rid of it is to stop worrying about it… just remember it's not a problem at all and stop stressing over it
I had genetically great skin but due to my gym wrong diet prescription I got all messed up ๐ฅบ
I never use a cloth towel on my face, I use paper towels or let my face air dry then I moisturize
I used steroid creams for 1 year and now after 2years my face started with full of cystal acne,redness,dark forehead. And then I used salicylic cleansers it gone for few weeks and again started coming, what is the permanent solution for this sir??for using steroid creams
Why does this remind of a BBC bitesize video
HOW TO STOP ACNE STOP EATING ANYTHING WITH BUTTER
I occasionally think of ripping my skin off and get new skin and put it on my face
acne is my biggest insecure man
Can I just peel off the top of my skin and start from scratch?
i dont even have TOO many off the super ugly pimples but i have a ton of blackheads and they are so annoying ๐ญ
fck my face is clear before November but when I slept 2:30am cause I finished my project 2 cystic pop out of my cheeks FCK! im so frustated
Legends are watching 2021 ๐๐๐๐
i want to feel pretty for once.
about 4 months ago i started getting hella acne on my cheeks. iโve never ever had acne on my face on my cheeks. i clean my face with water & wash my pillow sheets ever week. i just want it to go away so bad. even when it clears up a tiny bit itโs still red & tiny bumps & scabs:( i donโt know what else to try & i donโt know what kind of face wash to get either:((
I am from India I suffering acne from 4 year I visit dermatologist but nothing work please help me๐๐๐๐๐
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Why didnโt he mention the food you eat
iโm so insecure of my acne iโve had it since i was 10 iโm now 14 and i cant get control of it ๐
I have terrible acne in the areas underneath my mask. Mascne is a proble for me.
I play lots of baseball, and itโs a daily thing I do in my off and on seasons. Could I still prevent even from sports?
I went to bed with very clear skin Iโve never had Acne before and I woke up and it is ALL over my face I litterally have no idea why
My acne is so bad, itโs on my back, arms, chest, shoulders and face. It makes me feel horrible and I really hope this works.
iโm a girl and i have one, now my mom judge meโบ๏ธ
Thank you for the video :)) Iโm currently using Cetaphil and have used it for about a month now. My skin is oily and sensitive. I donโt see a change with the face wash in fact every morning i wake up with a new pimple ๐๐๐ญ please could you recommend me a face wash to use ?
It hurt my head looking at some of these pics
Btw sweating is good but you must clean your face before the sweat drys otherwise the sweat will clog pores and create pimples
Im 31 and I started having lots of acne these days. ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
Canโt lie Iโve had mild acne since March 2020 Iโm really struggling as nothing is helping Iโve tried everything!!
how many days to see effaciting>]?
Thank you ๐
Extra Tip: Use salicylic acid on your acne.