Acne Questions
- I wash my face several times a day. Would my acnes be gone sooner?
- Is that proper to use the oil control skin care product for acne prone and oily skin?
- Can acne be completely cured? Any medicine or topical can heal up the acne immediately?
- It is said that "oral antibiotic will increase the chance of drug resistance"- is that correct?
- Shouldn't I pick my pimples to clear out the pus from the pores to prevent any more growth of them?
- Can I use skin care product when I have acne? Can I apply make up?
- Can I use those masks that claim to cure acne every day?
- Is acne outbreak related to lack of sleep? Why didn't I get acne even I stayed up late when I was young?
- Acne often appears over the chin and mouth area, does it have any indication on my digestive system?
- It is said that "No topical/oral medicine should be used during pregnancy" So what should I do when there is acne outbreak when I am pregnant?
Acne Questions - Answers
1. I wash my face several times a day. Would my acnes be gone sooner?
Many people still believe that acne is caused by dirty skin. The truth is, no matter how many times you wash the face, it does not help to clear up or prevent acne. Washing does, however, help remove excess surface oils and dead skin cells. Many people use all kinds of products, like alcohol-based cleansers, and rub on the face vigorously. It would not stop you acnes and more terribly, it would irritate the skin further and worsen their acne.
Washing the skin twice, maximum three times, a day gently with water and a suitable cleanser is usually all that is required. The skin would lost its protective function and cause a problem called ‘Irritant Contact Dermatitis' if you wash it too much and too hard.
Many people still believe that acne is caused by dirty skin. The truth is, no matter how many times you wash the face, it does not help to clear up or prevent acne. Washing does, however, help remove excess surface oils and dead skin cells. Many people use all kinds of products, like alcohol-based cleansers, and rub on the face vigorously. It would not stop you acnes and more terribly, it would irritate the skin further and worsen their acne.
Washing the skin twice, maximum three times, a day gently with water and a suitable cleanser is usually all that is required. The skin would lost its protective function and cause a problem called ‘Irritant Contact Dermatitis' if you wash it too much and too hard.
2. Is that proper to use the oil control skin care product for acne prone and oily skin?
There are various oil control skin care product that consist of oil absorption polymer which help to regulate oil secretion. You need to ensure your skin condition is suitable before you use these kinds of product. However, if your skin is locally dry or you are using Retinol topical on local area, you are suggested to avoid using the oil control product on this part because it may make the skin even drier. Instead, using the moisturizing product is more important and essential to retain skin in good condition.
There are various oil control skin care product that consist of oil absorption polymer which help to regulate oil secretion. You need to ensure your skin condition is suitable before you use these kinds of product. However, if your skin is locally dry or you are using Retinol topical on local area, you are suggested to avoid using the oil control product on this part because it may make the skin even drier. Instead, using the moisturizing product is more important and essential to retain skin in good condition.
3. Can acne be completely cured? Any medicine or topical can heal up the acne immediately?
It is always important to know what effect is expected to see and how long the treatment is needed before any kind of treatment or procedures. Tackling acne problem requires much endurance and patience because it takes at least 3-4 months to control the oil secretion of one self.
Unless the acne is relatively mild, there is NO medicine that can eliminate it immediately. It will require at least 2-3 weeks before you can have distinctive improvement on skin quality.
To improve the acnes more effectively, some external factors should better be concerned. For example: regulate the normal work and rest schedule, release stress, and use the right skin care products, etc. The best way to treat acne is therefore using medications, having healthy life style and applying right skin care regime.
It is always important to know what effect is expected to see and how long the treatment is needed before any kind of treatment or procedures. Tackling acne problem requires much endurance and patience because it takes at least 3-4 months to control the oil secretion of one self.
Unless the acne is relatively mild, there is NO medicine that can eliminate it immediately. It will require at least 2-3 weeks before you can have distinctive improvement on skin quality.
To improve the acnes more effectively, some external factors should better be concerned. For example: regulate the normal work and rest schedule, release stress, and use the right skin care products, etc. The best way to treat acne is therefore using medications, having healthy life style and applying right skin care regime.
4. It is said that "oral antibiotic will increase the chance of drug resistance" - is that correct?
Some people are reluctant to take oral medicine. In fact, oral antibiotic is commonly used for treating acne which can inhibit the inflammation condition and cure the acne faster. When there are comedones, the wall of follicles is damaged and induces a situation called "foreign-body reaction", as a result some pustules and red bumps will be formed. Taking antibiotics could help control such situation and growth of acnes.
It is important to follow doctor's instruction when taking antibiotics. Resistance to medicine just occurs if patient is not consistent to finish the entire therapy. If you follow the instruction properly, it is completely safe.
Some people are reluctant to take oral medicine. In fact, oral antibiotic is commonly used for treating acne which can inhibit the inflammation condition and cure the acne faster. When there are comedones, the wall of follicles is damaged and induces a situation called "foreign-body reaction", as a result some pustules and red bumps will be formed. Taking antibiotics could help control such situation and growth of acnes.
It is important to follow doctor's instruction when taking antibiotics. Resistance to medicine just occurs if patient is not consistent to finish the entire therapy. If you follow the instruction properly, it is completely safe.
5. Shouldn't I pick my pimples to clear out the pus from the pores to prevent any more growth of them?
Not every single acne could be treated by extraction. If you squeeze it too hard by force, you may result in worse i inflammation and bigger cysts. Fibrosis of skin tissue may occur during the healing up process, which leads to acne scars and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which would even takes longer time to treat.
You are advised to seek help from some professional therapist, who could help you clear the pus inside the pimples. They usually use a specific needle and just need to use gentle force to do the extraction for you.
Not every single acne could be treated by extraction. If you squeeze it too hard by force, you may result in worse i inflammation and bigger cysts. Fibrosis of skin tissue may occur during the healing up process, which leads to acne scars and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which would even takes longer time to treat.
You are advised to seek help from some professional therapist, who could help you clear the pus inside the pimples. They usually use a specific needle and just need to use gentle force to do the extraction for you.
6. Can I use skin care product when I have acne? Can I apply make up?
For those who always have acne on the face, they usually have some mistaken concept when talking about skin care: they either apply too much stuff on or they do nothing to prevent from more acnes.
In fact, it is necessary to have proper skin care for acne prone people. We suggest you to simply use some oil free and non medicated skin care products when you are on either topical or oral treatment.
Your skin will get quite dry when you are on medication, so moisturizing step is very important during treatment period.
For cosmetic products, it is better to choose those suitable for sensitive skin and only light make up is advised in order to prevent blockage of pores and further growth of acnes. Further, when you remove the make up, it is better to use water-base instead of oil-base make up remover.
For those who always have acne on the face, they usually have some mistaken concept when talking about skin care: they either apply too much stuff on or they do nothing to prevent from more acnes.
In fact, it is necessary to have proper skin care for acne prone people. We suggest you to simply use some oil free and non medicated skin care products when you are on either topical or oral treatment.
Your skin will get quite dry when you are on medication, so moisturizing step is very important during treatment period.
For cosmetic products, it is better to choose those suitable for sensitive skin and only light make up is advised in order to prevent blockage of pores and further growth of acnes. Further, when you remove the make up, it is better to use water-base instead of oil-base make up remover.
7. Can I use those masks that claim to cure acne every day?
People suffering from acne problem always want to eliminate the acne immediately. However, applying facial mask too frequently will not improve the skin condition any better, yet it may irritate the skin even more and make the condition worse. Facial masks for acne skin can be classified into 2 categories: 1) mud-like mask targeting for deep cleaning; 2) mild chemical mask targeting for cuticle removal.
For optimal effect, it is suggested to be used for once to twice a week only. If you apply too frequently on skin, the skin surface will more likely be damaged which leads to some allergic reaction (eg: skin peeling)
People suffering from acne problem always want to eliminate the acne immediately. However, applying facial mask too frequently will not improve the skin condition any better, yet it may irritate the skin even more and make the condition worse. Facial masks for acne skin can be classified into 2 categories: 1) mud-like mask targeting for deep cleaning; 2) mild chemical mask targeting for cuticle removal.
For optimal effect, it is suggested to be used for once to twice a week only. If you apply too frequently on skin, the skin surface will more likely be damaged which leads to some allergic reaction (eg: skin peeling)
8. Is acne outbreak related to lack of sleep? Why didn't I get acne even I stayed up late when I was young?
The body metabolism is faster and body regulation is stronger when you are young. It is vital to regulate healthier life style. If you stay up late all the time, your skin and body will be under stress and the hormonal secretion of adrenal gland will raise which causes a high chance of acne outbreak.
The body metabolism is faster and body regulation is stronger when you are young. It is vital to regulate healthier life style. If you stay up late all the time, your skin and body will be under stress and the hormonal secretion of adrenal gland will raise which causes a high chance of acne outbreak.
9. Acne often appears over the chin and mouth area, does it have any indication on my digestive system?
In the mentioned case, especially for females, it often relates to hormonal changes. Adult acnes, menstrual acnes, and stress acnes usually appear in this area. Until now, there is no evidence that such problem is directly associated with the digestive organs. However, there is association between stress and outbreak of acne as well as digestive problems.
In the mentioned case, especially for females, it often relates to hormonal changes. Adult acnes, menstrual acnes, and stress acnes usually appear in this area. Until now, there is no evidence that such problem is directly associated with the digestive organs. However, there is association between stress and outbreak of acne as well as digestive problems.
10. It is said that "No topical/oral medicine should be used during pregnancy" So what should I do when there is acne outbreak when I am pregnant?
There are vigorous hormonal changes during pregnancy which cause more acne to grow. However, there is always limitation and precaution should be taken when talking about medication during pregnancy, in order to prevent from any side effects that may be harmful to the baby.
Nonetheless, it does not mean that no medicine can be used during pregnancy; doctor must advise and prescribe some safe and effective medicine for pregnant women to cure the acne problem.
Among different types of oral medication for acne, oral Retinol must be abandoned to pregnant women. The medicine would diffuse into the blood vessels and there is a chance of embryo malformation. In general circumstance, it is safe to apply topical antibiotic prescribed by doctor to control the outbreak of acne.
There are vigorous hormonal changes during pregnancy which cause more acne to grow. However, there is always limitation and precaution should be taken when talking about medication during pregnancy, in order to prevent from any side effects that may be harmful to the baby.
Nonetheless, it does not mean that no medicine can be used during pregnancy; doctor must advise and prescribe some safe and effective medicine for pregnant women to cure the acne problem.
Among different types of oral medication for acne, oral Retinol must be abandoned to pregnant women. The medicine would diffuse into the blood vessels and there is a chance of embryo malformation. In general circumstance, it is safe to apply topical antibiotic prescribed by doctor to control the outbreak of acne.
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