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More Info on Acne
Acne is an extremely common and very frustrating condition. In fact, breakouts affect about 90% of St. Louis at some time of their life. But you don’t have to live with pimples and you shouldn’t have to live with scars from it. As everyone’s skin is different, successful management may require multiple treatments to come up with an optimized personal regimen that works best for you.
General tips for anyone in St. Louis:
- Products. There are so many products on the market and new products are developed daily. It can be overwhelming for anyone. But it can be simplified by looking for “non-comedogenic,” which means doesn’t make pimples,” on the label. When applying anything to areas prone to breakouts (face, back, chest), look for products that are oil-free and non-comedogenic.
- Avoid picking, squeezing, scrubbing or scratching pimples. This worsens inflammation which can lead to longer healing times, skin infections, discoloration and scarring.
- Patience. It can sometimes take 2-3 months before you can tell if a treatment is effective for you. It is best to give your regimen at least this long, using treatments as directed by your doctor, before trying something else.
- Keep it simple. With the numerous products on the market, it is easy to fall into a complicated regimen that no person could maintain. Instead, make simple changes to your regimen and see how it works for 2 months!