Keeping Clean

The first step in preventing acne is cleaning your face regularly. It’s always wise to be proactive. Oil-free soaps are ideal, though be careful to look for soaps that promise “non-overdrying” effects. Washing your face too often can irritate the skin, as can the use of a washcloth. Irritation can lead to further breakouts.

Treatments

Acne can be treated through acne medicine, and there are several prescription acne medications that can help. Common product names are Retin-A and Differen, and each has its benefits. You should always ask your doctor or dermatologist which medicine treatment he recommends.

Meanwhile, there are also several over-the-counter acne treatments, most of which are quite helpful, if only in keeping the skin clean. Products like Oxy, Clearasil, and Stri-dex can prove effective in treating acne.

If you are familiar with alternative medicine, you might also consider a natural acne treatment. Acne can be caused by diet, and this is an issue addressed by alternative medicines. It is always up to you and your doctor to determine which treatment is best for you.

Scar Treatment

Depending on the severity of your acne scars, there are different methods that address clearing the scars. Dermabrasion, as it sounds, involves removing the affected skin, allowing new, healthy skin to grow in its place. Originally, dermabrasion was performed with sandpaper, but the technology has improved.

Like dermabrasion, laser resurfacing removes the scarred skin so that new skin can grow. It is safe, exact and often quick.

Ask your dermatologist if these treatments would be effective for you.